oronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.  

Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.  Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. 

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. 

Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. COVID-19 is still affecting mostly people in China with some outbreaks in other countries. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following:

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

tay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

 

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading

• Follow the guidance outlined above.

• Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.

• If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

 

     In the process of human development, human beings have suffered from extremely dangerous diseases, including the incurable quartet. Thanks to the outbreak of epidemics, the field of medicine must rise to find the cure. There are normal diseases such as cough, fever, .. but there are also infectious diseases, spread through many different ways, including HIV / AIDS - a danger of all humanity. Recently, we encountered the SAR epidemic in 2001-2002 which is an infectious disease, and its "descendant" is the COVID-19 disease which is a worldwide danger, the manifestations of illness is fever, cough and shortness of breath. The disease causes acute inflammation of the lungs and can kill patients, currently China and South Korea are the two countries suffering the severe damage caused by COVID-19 with the number of infected people up to 90,917 cases, What a terrible number. So we have to protect ourselves like washing our hands often with antiseptic water, wearing a mask when going out, ... Protect yourself best.

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     Trong quá trình phát triển của con người, loài người đã mắc phải những căn bệnh vô cùng nguy hiểm, trong đó phải kể đến bộ tứ nan y. Nhờ sự phát sinh dịch bệnh mà lĩnh vực y học phải vươn cao để tìm ra loại thuốc chữa bệnh. Có những bệnh bình thường như ho, sốt,.. nhưng cũng có những căn bệnh truyền nhiễm, lây lan qua nhiều con đường khác nhau, trong đó phải kể đến HIV/AIDS - một mối nguy hiểm của toàn nhân loại. Mới qua đây, chúng ta đã gặp phải dịch bệnh SAR vào năm 2001-2002 là một bệnh truyền nhiễm, và " hậu duệ " của nó chính là dịch bệnh COVID-19 đang là mối nguy hại của toàn thế giới, các biểu hiện của bệnh là sốt, ho và khó thở. Bệnh gây nên viêm phỏi cấp tính và có thể khiến bệnh nhân tử vong, hiện tại Trung Quốc và Hàn Quốc là hai quốc gia đang chịu thiệt hại nặng nề do COVID-19 gây nên với còn số người nhiễm lên đến 90.917 ca nhiễm, thật là một con số khủng khiếp. Vì vậy chúng ta phải tự bảo vệ bản thân như rửa tay thường xuyên bằng nước sát khuẩn, đeo khẩu trang khi ra đường,...Hãy bảo vệ bản thân bạn tốt nhất.