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CORONA VIRUS
- What is Corona virus ??
- any of a group of RNA virus that causes a variety of diseases in humans and other animals.
- From which place does it started to spread ??
- It started to spread from the city of Wuhan , China.
- How does it spreads ??
- Health care workers worldwide are learning in real time about the new coronavirus from China, as an increasing number of cases are being diagnosed and studied around the globe.
Although this particular virus — which appears to have originated from infected live animals sold at a market in Wuhan, China — is new, coronaviruses are not. Doctors know that these viruses in general can circulate easily among humans.
Coronaviruses "primarily spread through close contact with another individual, in particular through coughing and sneezing on somebody else who is within a range of about 3 to 6 feet from that person," said Dr. Kathy Lofy, a state health officer for Washington, where the patient with confirmed coronavirus has been hospitalized.
If an infected person sneezes or coughs onto a surface — a countertop, for example — and another person touches that surface and then rubs his or her eyes or nose, for example, the latter may get sick.
It's still unclear, however, how long the virus particles for this new coronavirus can live on surfaces.
- What preventive measures should be taken to be safe from corona virus ??
For now, just stick to the basics, Moorcroft says. The coronavirus is spread through respiratory vapor, such as when someone sneezes or coughs into the air around you. Influenza viruses and common cold viruses are also spread this way.
- Wash your hands with soap or use a hand sanitizer that contains alcohol.
- Sneeze and cough into tissues or the crook of your elbow. If you get mucus or spit on your skin, clean it off right away. Avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick, especially people exhibiting respiratory symptoms and fever.
- Stay home when you're sick.
- Regularly and thoroughly clean surfaces, such as counter tops and doorknobs, with a disinfectant.
Again, these are all basic protections that should be normal, everyday things. Moorcroft believes that extra protections, like wearing medical masks, aren't really necessary at this point, unless you have the virus or are being investigated for it. "As long as people aren't sneezing, coughing or otherwise depositing their respiratory excretions on you, you should be fine," Moorcroft says.
The CDC and US Surgeon General have both stated that medical face masks aren't necessary for people who aren't at high risk (such as people who have already been in contact with people being treated for coronavirus), and that hand-washing is a better defense against the novel coronavirus
On top of basic illness prevention, Moorcroft says the best (and only real) defense against disease is a strong immune system. Your body is better able to fight off illnesses when your immune system is really humming, he explains, and everyone should put in an effort to get theirs into tip-top shape. To do so, get enough quality sleep at night, stay hydrated, minimize overly processed foods, and get enough micronutrients in your diet.
The virus under a microscope. You can get the virus if someone who has it sneezes or coughs on you.
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How can I protect myself while traveling?
The CDC has recommended that everyone avoid nonessential travel to China and Chinese officials have closed travel to and from Wuhan and other cities in Hubei Province. If you must travel to China, the CDC encourages you first to discuss it with your doctor, avoid other people who are sick and avoid animals and animal markets.
As of Jan. 30, 2020, the WHO advises against all travel to areas where outbreaks have been reported, especially for people who are sick, elderly or immunocompromised.
If you're traveling anywhere, you should practice basic hygiene that can help keep you from getting sick on planes.
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