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The coronavirus is a novel virus. It was discovered in China at the end of 2019. An unusual cluster of pneumonia cases in China led to the discovery of this virus. The World Health Organization (WHO) refers to the novel virus as 2019-nCoV. The virus belongs to the same family as the agents of MERS and SARS.
The main transmission route of the Corona Virus from animals to humans is a possibility. Initially, only individuals who had direct contact with infected animals and/or their excretions were affected by the new virus. Latest findings indicate that the coronavirus can also be transmitted from person to person.
Outside of China, cases have been confirmed in 13 countries by national authorities. The virus has now also reached Europe. Three cases have occurred in France.
In none of the countries have there been further transmissions. Due to the recent developments in the last few days, the risk of further spread is increased.
Most important is the monitoring of close contacts of an affected person. These contacts are identified, contacted, and monitored until an illness can be ruled out.
Currently, there is no vaccination available against coronaviruses. Suspected infection with 2019-nCoV must be clarified by a doctor. The doctor will inquire about travel history, contacts, and symptoms. A definitive confirmation is only possible through a laboratory analysis.
as of January 2020
Source: Source: Schweizerisches Bundesamt für Gesundheit
The incubation period (time until the first symptoms appear) depends on the type of virus.
Infections with coronavirus strains that lead to common cold illnesses often manifest as nasal congestion, cough, headache, and fever. Pneumonia and pleurisy are possible but occur rather rarely.
The coronavirus with direct SARS lineage leads to fever, headache, and body aches after an incubation period of usually 2-7 days. Within 1-2 days, unproductive cough and breathlessness follow. Up to 70% of patients develop watery, non-bloody diarrhea. In severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) with multi-organ failure can develop. Risk factors include age over 50 years, diabetes mellitus, hepatitis, or other comorbidities.
as of January 2020
Source: doccheck.com
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