What is coronavirus?

What is Corona Virus?
In December 2019,Wuhan City the capital of Hubei province in China became the center of outbreak of corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2(SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak have started from zoonotic transmission event associated in the large seafood wholesale market selling a live wild animals, it is said that transmission can happen in person-to person contact.
In past many year several viral epidemics has been reported in 2002-2003 the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus( SARS-CoV), 2009 the H1N1 influenza and the Middle East respiratory syndrome corona virus(MERS-CoV) was identified in Saudi Arabian in 2012.

Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

Symptoms of COVID-19

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

Most common symptoms:
>fever
>dry cough
>tiredness

Less common symptoms:
>aches and pains
sore throat
>diarrhoea
>conjunctivitis
>headache
>loss of taste or smell
a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

Serious symptoms:
>difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
>chest pain or pressure
>loss of speech or movement

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.

How can I protect myself from novel corona virus disease?

Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and taking appropriate precautions. Follow advice provided by your local publ
ic health agency.

To prevent the spread of COVID-19:

>Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.

>Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

>Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.

>Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

>Stay home if you feel unwell.
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. Call in advance.

>Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Avoiding unneeded visits to medical facilities allows healthcare systems to operate more effectively, therefore protecting you and others.