Question

What is Coronavirus
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Answer 1

Answer:

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.

Answer 2

Brief Report On Corona Virus:

What is Corona Virus?

• Corona Virus (commonly known as CoV), is a virus which belongs to the family Coronaviridae.
• It was discovered around 1960s.
• Corona viruses are zoonotic which means that they are transmitted between animals and humans.  
• There are several known corona viruses which are affecting animals alone.
• It is known as the root cause of many diseases in human beings like:

• Common Cold.
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. (SARS)
• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome. (MERS)

       

Why has this virus become so popular all of a sudden ?

• In the month of December, 2019, this strain of virus had started to infect human beings and it has been termed as 2019-nCoV and COVID-19 by the World Health Organisation.
• It started in Wuhan, China.
• Such a virus outbreak was never encountered by mankind. And this is the reason why this virus caught our eyes and ears in everyday life.
• Also, the fact that this virus is an airborne virus instilled fear in many.

How can I know if someone is infected with this virus?

The visible symptoms of this virus include:

• Fever.
• Cough.
• Shortness of Breath.
• Breathing Difficulties.
• Pneumonia.
• Other Respiratory Symptoms.

    It can even cause:

• Acute Respiratory Syndrome.
• Kidney Failure.
• Death.

Is there a cure/vaccine for this?

• No. There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for this virus.
• World Scientists are on a race to find a proper vaccine for this virus.
• The only treatment which is being given for patients is supportive care to help relieve symptoms.
• And in case of severe cases, treatment includes care to support vital organ functioning.

How can I ensure that I don't catch this virus?

• Wash your Hands regularly and properly. (Till the fore arm, on both sides of the hands, between the fingers and under the nails with Alcohol based sanitizers only.)
• Thoroughly cooking meat and eggs.
• Avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness as given above as this virus is airborne.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• And lastly, avoid going to public places, i.e. crowded places as you don't know who is sick.

What is the global situation now?

• The mortality rate of this virus is nearly 4% and around 95,500 people have been infected of which 3,200 have died .(As of 3rd March 2020)
• The world economy is slowly falling as the fear of the virus is spreading.
• Globally, efforts are being made by every country to curb this outbreak and prevent this from becoming another pandemic.