The Symptoms

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

The Prevention

Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

The treatment

NEW DELHI: Hundreds of cases of people suffering from a respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (termed " 2019-nCoV ") first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan have been reported from various parts of the world. The virus has so far claimed 41 lives.It is expected that more cases of people contracting the novel virus will emerge in the coming days and person-to-person contact will continue to occur, according to Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).People suffering from novel coronavirus have complained of mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of —The symptoms, experts believe, can become evident in two days or 14 days after exposure to the virus.The best way to prevent this infection is to avoid getting exposed to this virus.Here are some preventive measures one can adopt to prevent the spread of the infection -There is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection.People suffering from the virus should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. In severe cases, the treatment should include care to support vital organ functions.