Coronavirus might be harder to control than we predicted. Even with all of the efforts trying to minimize the spread, it is continually spreading like a wildfire. We really don’t know much about the new, reemerged virus, but microbiologists are in full swing trying to figure it out. A vaccine is not yet around, but methods can be done to prevent this deadly disease. Things you MUST do to keep safe include: washing your hands VERY frequently for at least 20 minutes each time, avoid touching your face with your hands, and don’t go near large crowds, because you never know who is sick!
Like many other diseases, microbiologists are almost certain that coronavirus is spread from person to person through large droplets, meaning it is extremely contagious, so you should be cautious. Most diseases discussed in MCRO 251 affect the respiratory system, and 2019-nCov doesn’t fall far from the tree. It causes the same symptoms as basically any other infectious disease, until the symptoms completely take over. This includes: “runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, and fever”. When things begin to get serious, it leads to pneumonia, kidney failure, and in the case of many in China, death.
You would think since the virus started in Wuhan, China, we would have no reason to be worried, but think again. China is still in deep despair, as they have reached a whopping 811 deaths. Only 2 deaths have occurred outside of China, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t more to come. The United States has gradually increased the amount of cases of the infection to 12, and although this does not seem like a drastic number, there is no telling of how much more this could spread. Everyone must stay on their toes, and hopefully a stronger prevention method will emerge.
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