COVID-2019

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people

Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans.

Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

Common signs of infection include

• Respiratory Symptoms,
• Fever,
• Cough,
• Shortness of Breath And
• Breathing Difficulties.

In more severe cases

• Infection Can Cause Pneumonia,
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome,
• Kidney Failure and Even Death.

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include

• Regular Hand Washing,
• Covering Mouth and Nose When Coughing and Sneezing,
• Thoroughly Cooking Meat and Eggs

Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Source: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#