As you have already noticed by the various news media and social networks, the appearance of a new virus that can become very dangerous is circulating, and can become a pandemic.
But before that it is necessary to know what it is? Where it originated?
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, viruses cause respiratory infections that are usually mild, including the common cold. But this one in particular had a mutation which looked like a pneumonia but at the time of applying the respective vaccines these did not arise.
This virus was first identified in the region of Wuhan, China, specifically in the province of Hubei in a popular seafood market where people used to buy different foods, it is believed that the virus died when fish was ingested without Cook.
What are the possible symptoms you might feel?
Symptoms depend on both the person and the type of virus crown and the severity of the infection, but these are the most common symptoms.
- Runny nose
- Headache
- Cough
- Sore throat
- Fever
- General discomfort
Can coronavirus infections be prevented?
At this time, there are no vaccines to prevent human coronavirus infections. But you may be able to reduce your risk of getting or spreading an infection by:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid touching your face, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid close contact with sick people
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue. Then discard the handkerchief and wash your hands
- Stay home when you are sick
