Benny
The symptoms were reminiscent of flu. However, it became obvious the flu like symptoms were underlying symptoms of a disease.
Now, the world is horrifically witnessing the outbreak of a strain of coronavirus that was discovered in China. The new strain, 2019 novel coronavirus is responsible for the coronavirus outbreak that has killed more than 1,700 and infected more than 80,000 people.
The disease, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is respiratory disease that is spread through air droplets when a person sneezes or coughs. You’ve to be 6 feet from the infected person to become infected with the virus.
The symptoms vary from mild to severe. The mild symptoms include: fever, cough, shortness of breath and gastro-intestinal problems. Severe symptoms are: pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and can lead to death.
There is no vaccine for the disease but measures to control the symptoms are on place. World Health Organization (WHO) has stated it will take 18 months to get a vaccine.
So much is unknown about the disease. Which animal acted as an intermediary host whereby the virus jumped from the animal to a human being? Scientists believe the original host of the virus is bats.
Also, scientists don’t know if the first person was infected in Wuhan market where both live and dead animals are sold. Wuhan town is located in Hubei Province, China or in a different location in China.
How the disease is transmitted from person to person is still unclear. Chinese scientists warn that the virus is mutating at a high rate. This mean it will spread quickly like a wildfire.
Considering the virus has reached United States, some European countries, Asian and African countries; this disease will surely cause disastrous effects worldwide. It’s is a disease that is going out of control despite the fact it appears it’s being brought under control in Wuhan town.
This is a disaster waiting to happen. It’s a global catastrophe.
According to President Trump, there’s no problem at all. Basically, you’re right
Yah, we shouldn’t panick. We should observe preventive measures.
We are still avoiding the virus for now …. my opinion is that any panic is unnecessary …. it is necessary to follow instructions and keep clean
What you have started is true and it’s something that has been emphasized. People should not panic and should observe preventive measures as you’ve noted.
There are already several cases in Spain. Hopefully a vaccine will be available soon.
It is spreading quickly. Hopefully a vaccine will be ready soon.
It is still unknown virus. But it can be healed right?
There is no cure and vaccine will not be available anytime sooner. What is effective now is bringing under control the mild symptoms from leading to severe ones which are potentially dangerous.
the sad reality of where we are, this one will continue to spread for a while. It is less impactful than the flu, but could spread a lot further faster.
That is true. It isn’t as dangerous as SARS and MERS. What worries WHO the most is when poor countries are hit by the virus.
The reality of the modern world being flat. People fly. it allows the disease to spread rapidly. I don’t fear this disease, but I fear the model it is showing us.
Makes me always realize how vulnerable we are. I heard some reports it was manufactured
i would ignore the conspiracy theories, they will wind you up and ultimately prove wrong.
The reality of our world being flat (not flat as a plane, I am not a flat earther) just that the world is smaller now.
Ohhh….I thought you were supporting a flat earth. Yah, it is true the earth is getting smaller. What might be the reason?
It is going to be a horrible year for the economy. Masks do nothing unless you are with a sick person. The important thing is to wash hands often.
It is true masks don’t help, washing hands is the most effective way. The biggest problem is when the virus hits countries that don’t have the necessary equipment to fight the disease. This is what worries WHO
I agree. It’s a real disaster. I have a fear of when it will be in our land.
Me too. It is quiet contagious and it’s spreading quickly
You are right, it is a very scary situation for the entire world.
Yes. It was the hope of WHO it would be contained in China but its spread to countries is a nightmare.
Its slowing down in China as spring arrives. Viruses DO NOT LIKE THE SUN
I didn’t know that. Thanks for the update.