Since December 2019 there has been a major outbreak of a deadly virus called as Novel Corona Virus or nCoV 2019. It was initially limited to the Wuhan city located in China, but is now a global threat as cases are being identified in neighboring countries.

Today we bring to you everything that you need to know about this virus, how it spreads, what are its manifestations and preventive measures.

Where did this virus come from?

Corona Virus is a large family of Viruses which causes mild flu like symptoms to severe life threatening symptoms.

Corona Virus has been around since a while and has recently ‘jumped to humans’. There are theories that this virus may have spread from the bats to snakes and from snakes to humans.

Next let us look at the symptoms:

Symptoms can range from mild flu like symptoms to life threatening symptoms. Common manifestations of Corona Virus infections include:

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath

In severe forms of infection, the patient can experience severe difficulty in breathing, can develop Pneumonia, Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

Symptoms can appear anytime between 2-14 days of exposure or contact with infected individuals.

How does the virus spread?

Corona Virus spreads through person to person contact. The virus spreads through Respiratory droplets produced when an already infected person sneezes or coughs. These droplets can travel to people nearby and end up in the nose, mouth.

How to stay away from probable sources of infection?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends the following steps for prevention of the Virus:

Wash your hands with soap and water thoroughly. It is the best possible way to keep the virus away from you. It is also recommended to wash your hands every time before eating food and coming back home from outside

It is the best possible way to keep the virus away from you. It is also recommended to wash your hands every time before eating food and coming back home from outside If you do not have access to soap and water, opt for an Alcohol based sanitizer

Do not rub your eyes, nose, and ears especially if your hands are unwashed.

especially if your hands are unwashed. Do not come in close contact with people who are suffering from flu-like symptoms

As much as possible avoid being in crowded places. Or else- cover your nose with a mask, avoid direct contact with frequently touched objects like door knobs, chairs, cups, tables in public spaces.

Disinfect objects and frequently touched surfaces

Avoid eating raw or uncooked eggs and meat.

Every case of flu is not a Corona Virus Infection. In case you have symptoms of flu- instead of self medication, it is best to approach a qualified Health Care practitioner and get yourself treated. Do not panic but be vigilant.

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