It is a member of the coronavirus family that has never been seen before. Like other coronaviruses, it comes from animals. Many of the formerly infected people work or shop frequently at the South China Seafood Wholesale Market in the heart of Chinese cities.

Are there other coronaviruses?

In many cases, new unpleasant viruses come from animal hosts. Ebola and influenza are other examples-severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MAEL) is caused by a coronavirus in animals. In 2002, Sars spread almost out of control in 37 countries, causing a global panic, infected 8,000 people and killed 750 people. Mers does not appear to be easily transmitted from person to person, but are more deadly, killing 35% of about 2,500 infected people.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

The virus causes pneumonia. The sick person was reportedly suffering from cough, fever, and difficulty breathing. In severe cases, organ failure can occur. Since this is usually a viral infection, antibiotics are useless. Antiviral drugs against influenza have no effect. When people are sent to the hospital, the lungs and other organs are also supported in liquid form. Recovery depends on the strength of the system. Many of the dead are already in poor health.

Does the virus spread from one person to another?

Human-to-human transmission has been confirmed by the China National Health Commission, and human-to-human transmission has also occurred in the United States and Germany. As of February 7, mainland China is priced at $ 636, one in Hong Kong and one in the Philippines. China has 31,161 infections, with more than 280 infections worldwide in 28 countries. The mortality rate is 2%.

In the United Kingdom, three members of Brighton were identified after two members of the family were found to be infected with the virus and 400 children were tested and found to be negative. The Foreign Ministry is urging British citizens to leave China if they wish.

The number of people infected with the virus may increase, as people with fewer symptoms may not be detected. Modeling by the World Health Organization (WHO) experts at Imperial College London can have up to 100,000 cases, with uncertainties limiting it to 30,000-200,000 cases.

Why is this flu more serious than normal flu? What are the ways experts worry?

The technical dangers of the new coronavirus are not yet known and will not be known until further data is entered. The mortality rate is about 2%. However, this is overestimated because many people may already be infected with the virus, but because they do not suffer enough serious symptoms to go to the hospital for treatment, they can not be counted, Often. For comparison, seasonal influenza mortality is usually less than 1%, and it is estimated that about 400,000 people die worldwide each year. Sars has a mortality rate of up to 10%.

The infectivity of the coronavirus is another unknown, and scientists need to clarify their ideas further in recent weeks. An important difference indicates that unlike the flu, which does not have a vaccine against the new coronavirus, the elderly (elderly or those with respiratory or immune problems) have difficulty protecting themselves. You. It is important that you wash your hands and do not cause discomfort to others. A sensible step is to encourage flu vaccines that can reduce the burden on healthcare services if the epidemic evolves into a more widespread epidemic.

Can I see a doctor if I have a cough?

Unless you have recently traveled to China or kept in touch with someone who has been infected with the virus, you should consider your cough and cold symptoms normal. The NHS encourages people to call 111 instead of seeing a GP operation because of the risk of infecting others.

Is the outbreak a pandemic?

Health experts have begun to say that it can be an epidemic, but it requires immediate recognition from WHO. In WHO terms, a pandemic is “a global spread of disease.” Cases of coronavirus have been confirmed in about 25 countries outside China, but there are never a total of 195 people on the WHO list. With few exceptions, it is not yet widespread in these countries. So far, most people are travelers infected with the virus in China.

Should I panic?

I’m worried about the spread of the virus outside China, but that’s not unexpected progress. WHO has declared this outbreak a public health emergency of international concern and stated that there is a “window of opportunity” to stop the spread of the disease. The key question is how much this new coronavirus is transmitted from person to person and the rate at which a person is seriously ill and eventually hospitalized. In general, viruses that spread easily have a small effect.

Health care workers can be at risk if they mistakenly find someone with respiratory symptoms and move to the affected area. In general, coronaviruses seem to strike the elderly most often, and children are rare.

Sebastian

Sebastian was born and raised in the busy city of Abbottabad. As a journalist, Saad Mushtaq has contributed to many online publications including the PAK Today and the Huffing Post. In regards to academics, Saad Mushtaq earned a degree in business from the Abbottabad UST, Havelian. Saad Mushtaq follows the money and covers all aspects of emerging tech here at The Hear Up.Thanks