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Coronavirus disease 2019 ( Wikipedia.)

COVID-19


 *  COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December

2019.


 *  COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can be severe, and

some cases have caused death.  The new coronavirus can be spread from person to person. It is diagnosed with a laboratory

test.


 *  There is no coronavirus vaccine yet. Prevention involves frequent hand-washing, coughing into

the bend of your elbow and staying home when you are sick.


 *  Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A newly identified type has caused a recent outbreak of respiratory illness now called

'''COVID-19. HOW IS COVID-19 SPREAD?'''


 *  COVID-19 can be passed from person to person through droplets from coughs and sneezes. COVID-19 has been detected in people all over the world, and is considered a pandemic.

HOW DID THIS NEW CORONAVIRUS SPREAD TO HUMANS?


 * 1)  COVID-19 appeared in Wuhan, a city in China, in December 2019. Although health officials are still tracing the exact source of this new coronavirus, early hypotheses thought it may be linked to a seafood market in Wuhan, China. Some people who visited the market developed viral pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus. A study that came out on Jan. 25, 2020, notes that the individual with the first reported case became ill on Dec. 1, 2019, and had no link to the     seafood market. Investigations are ongoing as to how this virus originated and spread.

What is the incubation period for COVID-19?


 *  It appears that symptoms are showing up in people within 14 days of exposure to the virus.

HOW IS COVID-19 DIAGNOSED?


 *  Diagnosis may be difficult with only a physical exam because mild cases of COVID-19 may appear similar to the flu or a bad cold. A laboratory test can confirm the diagnosis. Learn more about COVID-19 testing.

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What are symptoms of COVID-19?

COVID-19 symptoms include:


 *  Cough  Fever  Shortness of breath  In rare cases, COVID-19 can lead to severe respiratory problems, kidney failure or death.  If you have a fever or any kind of respiratory difficulty such as coughing or shortness of breath, call your doctor or a health care provider and explain your symptoms over the phone before going to the doctor’s office, urgent care facility or emergency room. Here are suggestions   if you feel sick and are concerned you might have COVID-19.  If you have a medical emergency such as severe shortness of breath, call 911 and let them know about your symptoms.

HOW IS COVID-19 TREATED?


 *  As of now, there is not a specific treatment for the virus. People who become sick from COVID-19 should be treated with supportive measures: those that relieve symptoms. For severe cases, there may be additional options for treatment, including research drugs and therapeutics.

DOES COVID-19 CAUSE DEATH?


 *  As of Mar. 23, 2020, 15,374 deaths have been attributed to COVID-19. However, 100,430 people have recovered from the illness. This information comes from the Coronavirus COVID-19.

IS THIS CORONAVIRUS DIFFERENT FROM SARS?

 SARS stands for severe acute respiratory syndrome. In 2003, an outbreak of SARS started in China and spread to other countries before ending in 2004. The virus that causes COVID-19 is similar to the one that caused the 2003 SARS outbreak: both are types of coronaviruses. Much is still unknown, but COVID-19 seems to spread faster than the 2003 SARS and also may cause less severe illness.

How do you protect yourself from this coronavirus?

 It’s crucial to practice good hygiene, respiratory etiquette and social distancing. Read more about ways to protect yourself.

SYMPTOMS:

Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure (based on the incubation period of MERS-CoV viruses).


 * Fever
 * Cough
 * Shortness of breath

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately. Emergency warning signs include*:


 * Trouble breathing
 * Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
 * New confusion or inability to arouse
 * Bluish lips or face

* This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.