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With the news of the fresh global crisis in the form of coronavirus arriving with our news every day, the new decade has not begun on a good note. The world is on tenterhooks, waiting for updates on the rapidly unfolding mayhem of Coronavirus and COVID-19.
But what is coronavirus? And what makes it so dangerous?
These are a few questions whose answers you must know to ensure that you are well-informed about the situation.
Further, it is also crucial that you are aware of the symptoms of COVID-19 and the precautions you can take to ensure maximum safety for yourself and your family.
So, without further ado, let us delve into the details of what we know so far about coronavirus.
Coronavirus is an umbrella term for a group of viruses that cause a range of illnesses branching from common cold to more dangerous illnesses like Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).
Coronaviruses are usually transmitted through animal to human beings, making them zoonotic in nature. Previously, China saw an outbreak of SARS in the year 2002, which had been transmitted through civet cats and had reached epidemic levels.
However, even though the exact source of transmission for novel coronavirus is still unclear, new studies have put forth bats as likely hosts for this specific virus. (1)
Now that we have learned what it is, we will answer the next obvious question of how dangerous coronavirus is.
Even though the symptoms of this disease are mostly pneumonia-like, what makes it dangerous is that it can lead to a severe acute respiratory syndrome, failure of kidneys, as well as death.
Further, since the disease is spreading alarmingly fast and has no known cure as of yet, the situation has become severely critical.
As mentioned before, new studies pin bats as the most likely source of this latest outbreak of coronavirus. The virus most likely passed on from bats to human beings through an intermediary animal.
However, the rapid transmission of this disease is far more concerning that its source. The disease can spread from one infected person to a healthy person through:
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The most common signs of coronavirus infection include:
However, severe cases might also include:
As of now, there is no vaccine to prevent the novel coronavirus infection. Doctors are mostly recommending supportive care to treat the mild cases of this infection. This includes:
More severe cases leading to secondary bacterial infection are being treated in isolation in hospitals. Individuals hit by the worst case of the disease are being put on mechanical ventilation.
Even though there is no fool-proof way to prevent the disease, there are some precautionary measures that you can undertake to reduce the risk of infection. Few of them are as follows:
India, like the rest of the world is battling the novel coronavirus. The cases are increasing rapidly with thousands of cases being detected everyday.
To prevent the spread of the disease, India has so far undertaken the following measures:
The first symptoms that appear with coronavirus include cough and cold, high fever alongside high fever. Those displaying such symptoms should consult their doctors without delay.
The first symptoms that appear with coronavirus include cough and cold, high fever alongside high fever. Those displaying such symptoms should consult their doctors without delay.
So far, India has reported only one official case of coronavirus in Thrissur Kerala. The patient is a female student who was pursuing her studies in Wuhan, China. The doctors have reported her to be in stable condition. However, the number of individuals kept under observation in Kerala, for preventive measures, has risen to 1053. (2)
So far, India has reported only one official case of coronavirus in Thrissur Kerala. The patient is a female student who was pursuing her studies in Wuhan, China. The doctors have reported her to be in stable condition. However, the number of individuals kept under observation in Kerala, for preventive measures, has risen to 1053. (2)
If you are running a high fever, have developed a severe cough, or other respiratory illnesses, it is best to consult a doctor. If your doctor feels that you should be tested, or you have recently travelled to any of the affected countries or have been in contact with an infected patient recently, you might be advised to undertake the test.
If you are running a high fever, have developed a severe cough, or other respiratory illnesses, it is best to consult a doctor. If your doctor feels that you should be tested, or you have recently travelled to any of the affected countries or have been in contact with an infected patient recently, you might be advised to undertake the test.
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