The death toll emerging from the contagious coronavirus has jumped to over 100, with 4,500 cases reported worldwide. So, what are the symptoms of the deadly virus? What are the preventive steps and more importantly what is Coronavirus?
Here is a detailed analysis.
The Coronavirus is a family of viruses that includes the common cold, Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) as well as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS). On January 7, Chinese authorities confirmed that they had identified this new virus and as of the last count the virus has infected over 4,500 people – mostly in the Wuhan district, as well as other Chinese cities.
The death toll in China has reached around 106 and World Health Organisation (WHO) has assessed the risk of the Coronavirus as high.
Where exactly does India stand?
There are three suspected cases of the Coronavirus in Dr Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital in Delhi. So far, over 33,500 patients over 155 flights have been screened till Sunday in India.
On Monday, plans were discussed in terms of evacuating over 250 Indians from Wuhan city
Reports says, over 100 people have been kept under observation in Kerala and Maharashtra and the central government has stepped up the vigil in areas bordering Nepal as well.
The key worry about the Coronavirus is that the chances of infection/ transmission are even possible when the symptoms are not visible.
So, how does one prevent the Coronavirus?
There is no specific medicine to cure the Coronavirus. According to doctors, preventive measures are the most important –like hand hygiene for example is the best way to prevent this disease and other preventive measures are to wear masks and to avoid crowded places.