Coronavirus outbreak in the world
A global outbreak of the novel coronavirus has now infected more than 110,000 people, mostly in China.
The newly identified virus, known officially as COVID-19, was first detected in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December and has since spread to every continent except Antarctica. At least 3,825 people have died so far, according to data compiled by Johns Hopkins University's Center for Systems Science and Engineering.
South Korea, Italy and Iran have the highest national totals of confirmed cases behind China, respectively. France and Germany have also seen a rising number of infections, with confirmed cases north of 1,000 in both countries.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus?
Coronavirus can spread from person to person. This usually happens through respiratory droplets - when someone with the virus coughs or sneezes, and you breathe it in. Most often, you need to be close to the person (within 6 feet) for it to spread this way. It might be possible to get coronavirus by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching your own mouth, nose, or possibly your eyes. But this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Coronavirus can cause respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe or even deadly. The symptoms usually start between 2 to 14 days after you get infected. They include
Coronavirus can cause respiratory illness that ranges from mild to severe or even deadly. The symptoms usually start between 2 to 14 days after you get infected. They include
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
As the above information, we should protect our gloves,mouth,nose away from coronavirus.
So N95 medical face mask and disposable gloves are very important roles in protection method.
If you don't want to wear them all the time, you can use the following ways to reduce your risk of getting or spreading an infection by.
- Washing hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoiding touching your face, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoiding close contact with people who are sick
- Using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe to clean and disinfecting surfaces that you frequently touch.
- Covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue. Then throw away the tissue and wash your hands.
- Staying home when sick
Take good care of yourself, everyone! I think coronavirus will disappear in the near future.
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