According to the WHO, coronavirus is a newly identified dangerous strain. This virus causes many different symptoms, ranging from general fever and cold to severe complications such as severe respiratory failure.
What is the Coronavirus?
The virus is transmitted through animal and human contact.
What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?
The incubation period of the virus is estimated at 10-14 days. The symptoms of the virus are as follows:
- Cold from fever and cough
- Breathing and breathing problems
- pneumonia
- Respiratory failure
- Kidney failure
The virus can cause devastating lung injuries and can be fatal.
Where have cases of Coronavirus been reported?
The virus is mostly found in China, especially in Wuhan Province. On January 24, Chinese officials said at least 25 people were killed, all in Hubei Province, of which Wuhan is the capital. This is also where most of the 830 reported cases are.
Outside of China, Thailand has already reported four cases, with South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and the United States each confirming one.
All the business involves people who came from Wuhan or were there recently.
What is being done to stop the spread of the virus?
There is no vaccine available for the virus.
The Chinese authorities sealed Wuhan Province by obstructing all flights, trains and cars to enter and exit the state. They also started mass disinfection.
Doctors suggest that one should wear a mask and wash and disinfect their hands regularly.
Airports around the world are also conducting a screening process to limit the spread of the virus. Meanwhile, the Special Assistant to the Prime Minister of Health, Dr Zafar Mirza, said all passengers arriving from China to Pakistan will have to undergo rigorous screening at Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore airports.
