Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Coronavirus

What is a coronavirus (COVID-19)?

Coronavirus COVID-19 is a new virus that was temporarily named 2019 novel coronavirus “2019-nCnV” is derived from the Latin word “corona”, which means crown or halo. Coronavirus was first alerted by WHO on 31 December 2019, in Wuhan City, Hubei providence of China.

After one week (7^th Jan 2020) Chinese authorities confirmed that they identified a new virus named coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses may cause a range of illnesses to humans and animals from the common cold to severe acute respiratory infection.

Viruses divides into DNA viruses and RNA viruses. DNA viruses are Pox, Herpes, Hepadna, Parv., Pap., adena and RNA viruses are Toga, Flavi, Retro, Corona, Delta, Arena, Bunya, Filo, Robdo, Orthomyxo, Paramyxo, Picorna, Calici, Hepe, Reo. So coronavirus is from RNA family.

In China, where most cases are it's older people , who are affected by Coronaviruses ending up in the hospital with this. They are usually at the age of over 40 and the very youngest person diagnosed with this the virus is about 13 or 14 years old. So, it doesn't appear to be affecting small children and those who have died tend actually to have underlying conditions , as they say, they may have heart disease or cancer already and so they are vulnerable, basically their immune systems are not very robust and they're going to find it very hard to fight off a virus.

We have only just discovered that the new coronavirus is actually transmitted from one person to another person. It was hoped at first actually that it just came from animals, as all coronaviruses do. But now it looks as though it is actually passed from one human being to another.

Coronavirus symptoms or How to identify Coronavirus?

Coronavirus may cause a range of illnesses to humans and animals from the common cold to severe acute respiratory infection. As a new virus, the means of transmission is not yet fully understood by the authorities . But some evidence indicates the following.

Droplets from the patient during sneezing or coughing.
Touching the patient's stuff or services and objects contaminated with the virus (viruses can last for up to 48 hours on objects).
Direct contact with the infected person. The possibility of transmission from infected animals like dogs, cats, and camels.
The main signs and symptoms for corona infection are fever, cough, sore throat, shortness of breath and in some cases diarrhea and vomiting.

How to protect yourself from Coronavirus (COVID-19)?

So, far for your protection, you should follow this advice.

Wash your hands perfectly ( at least 20 seconds) well and continually (every 20 minutes) with water and soap or with other disinfectants, especially after coughing, sneezing and using the toilets.
Use a handkerchief when coughing or sneezing and cover your mouth and nose with it, then get rid of the handkerchief in a wastebasket.
Avoid yourself from close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough and keep your distance minimum one metre .
If you have fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing, then take medical care as early as possible, share your travel history with your doctor.
Try as much as possible to avoid touching the eyes nose and mouth.
Put on face masks, if you're sick, visiting sick patients or when traveling to crowded places. Its good idea to avoid crowd because you don't know who might be sick.
Keep performing the other hygienic habits such as a balanced diet and physical activity and sleep well.
Wash vegetables and fruits well, before consuming.
Avoid as much as possible contact with infected people or using their personal belongings.
Cook meat thoroughly and boil milk well.
People infected with diabetes, renal failure, chronic lung disease and immunodeficiency should avoid contact with animals like camels, dogs, cats, etc.

At this moment, there actually isn't any treatment of coronavirus at all, because this is a virus, antibiotics won't work that, they only work against bacteria, not viruses. So, all of you really want to know antiviral treatment, but none of the flu drugs that we've got, we have got a couple of those will work on this.

A coronavirus is different from a flu virus, so there actually isn't any treatment at the moment at all as per the research authorities. This one is scary because it is a brand new virus, so we don't know how it's going to behave?

Coronavirus in India.

30/01/2020

India is one of the 30 nations at “high risk” as per the study from the University of Southampton. So far in India, no positive cases have been found and suspected ones are being monitored.

Authorities in India have advised not to travel China , doing medical watch, screened thousands of passengers coming mostly from china as the virus has killed more than 130 people there.

Today ( 19/03/2020 ) Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the nation to assure the citizens of India , the steps taken by Govt of India to battle against Coronavirus COVID-19.

1. There is no proper remedy and no vaccine for coronavirus. Its natural to worry in this situation.

2. In the past 2 months 130 crores Indians fought together against this pandemic, so we need more precusion about this coronavirus.

3. All Indians should alert no one should not lower your guards.

4. Some countries have managed very well by isolating their citizens and citizens have to play a vital role to control the spread of coronavirus. A close eye on them.

5. Those who are believing that India won's be affected by this virus is wrong, even its a bigger challenge for a developing countries like India.

6. All citizens should follow the advisories issued by central and state governments to fight against coronavirus.

7. PM requested not to go outside if it is not necessary. And above the age of 60-65 must avoid going out of home for safeguard.

8. 22 March Sunday, from 7 am to 9 pm, all citizens of India follow Janta Curfew, during this period no one should out of their homes. It is a test of us in Infront of the world that how we are ready against Coronavirus.

9. All people should call 10 people to tell them about Janta Curfew and measure to fight against coronavirus.

10. Don't put unnecessary pressure on hospitals, requested to avoid going hospitals for routine check-ups and postponed the normal surgery if it is not urgent.

11.Govt has formed Covid-19 economic recovery task force for the virus impact under finance ministry.

12.Govt has taken measures to ensure the supply of all essential commodities like milk, medicine and foods.

List of all COVID19 helpline numbers for various States/UTs.

Coronavirus Updates

12/03/2020
Today the first case of death in India, 76 years old from Kalaburagi, Karnatak who passed away was suspected of COVID-19. Who had returned from Saudi Arabia a few days back?

Today Health Ministry State/UT wise list of COVID-19 confirmed cases- Total number of confirmed COVID-19 cases across India is 74 , the list follows

Kerala 17
Maharashtra 11
Uttar Pradesh 10
Haryana 14
Delhi 6
Karnataka 4
Union Territory of Ladakh 3
Rajasthan 1
Telengana 1
Tamil Nadu 1
Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir 1
Punjab 1
Andhra Pradesh 1

Unlike, Ebola virus the death rate was at around 10% well here so far we're talking about a death rate of 2% which is a lot less. WHO has been working with Chinese and global experts to learn about the coronavirus, how it affects the people, which age groups are affecting, how can it be treated ad how to respond by countries?

So, keep healthy, boost your immunity power and protect yourself from this coronavirus.

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