Coronavirus latest updates (COVID-19)
As the coronavirus outbreak is spreading like wildfire, the number of casualties is increasing. We bring you the latest updates on coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.
What is COVID-19 full form
COVID-19 is caused by a new strain of coronavirus. Here ‘CO’ means corona, ‘VI’ means virus and ‘D’ stands for disease. The COVID-19 is a new type of virus which is linked to the same family of viruses as SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome). World Health Organization (WHO) announced the name of the new coronavirus disease, COVID-19. The first case was detected in Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
- 88956, cases registered outside China.
- A total of 1,69,400+ cases are registered globally.
- It claimed more than 6,500 deaths worldwide.
- A total of 165 countries are affected by the crisis.
- Italy is the most suffered country in the Europe, and here the COVID-19 claimed 1800+ deaths.
- Nearly 46% of the patients are recovered.
What are the Symptoms of Covid-19?
You will find the symptoms similar to common cold or influenza. Symptoms can include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- In more severe cases it can cause pneumonia and difficulty in breathing.
- The virus can survive for several hours on surfaces, buy you can use a simple disinfectants can kill it.
- It can transmit if you come in direct contact with respiratory droplets (coughing & sneezing) of an infected person.
- It can also be transmitted if you touch the infected surfaces contaminated with the virus and touch your face.
What are the precautions you can take to avoid COVID-19?
- As the virus is spreading so quickly that it created a global crisis in a short period, you must take several precautions.
- Do not get out if you are feeling sick.
- Avoid gathering in public.
- Wear a mask to prevent it from spreading.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing.
- Dispose of the used tissues immediately.
- Disinfect the kitchen surfaces, doorknobs, and mobile phones, etc.
- Wash the hands often with soap and water.
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