Exponential and dangerous growth of coronavirus since outbreak at Wuhan China and spread to the world compare to other virus like SARS and MERS.
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coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe s such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome 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 and kidney failure.
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.
The first confirmed case of the global outbreak of coronavirus 2019 in the United States was announced on January 21, 2020. As of March 2, 2020, there were 100 confirmed and presumptive cases of coronavirus in the U.S., including six have not survived.
In late January 2020, the Trump administration announced that effective February 2, quarantines would be issued for Americans returning from certain parts of China: “U.S. citizens who have been in China’s Hubei province during the past 14 days and are returning to the U.S. States” are to “undergo health screenings and be monitored during mandatory quarantines of up to 14 days.
“On February 16, 14 evacuees from the luxury cruise ship the Diamond Princess were flown on State Department-chartered planes from Japan to the United States.[123] The CDC “did not want 14 people who had tested positive for the new coronavirus to be flown back to the US, among hundreds of other uninfected people—but the CDC experts were overruled by officials at the US State Department.
On February 28, CDC raised the South Korea, Italy and Iran travel advisory to highest level. Travelers avoid all nonessential travel to the above countries and mainland China. Travel advisory to Japan has been raised to level 2, older adults and those with chronic medical conditions should consider postponing nonessential travel.
As of March 2, foreign nationals who have traveled to Iran within the last 14 days are denied permission to travel to the US. US citizens and permanent residents returning to the United States who have traveled to Iran within the previous 14 days must enter through an approved airport.
As of March 2, the outbreak has affected an estimated 87,000 people globally. In mainland China, of the 80,026 confirmed cases, 44,462 (56%) have recovered and 2,912 (or 3.6%) have not survived.
The coronavirus has spread to at least other 30 other countries. The most badly affected include Japan, with 850 cases, including 691 from a cruise ship docked in Yokohama, and four have not survived. Italy has recorded at least 1,100 cases and 29 have not survived, while South Korea has recorded more than 4,212 cases and 22 have not survived. There have also been have not survived in Hong Kong, Taiwan, France, the US and the Philippines.
Preventive actions to prevent the spread of coronavirus Virus:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for coronavirus Virus (COVID-19). People with COVID-19 should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms.
People who think they may have been exposed to coronavirus (COVID-19) should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
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