Novel Coronavirus: Overview, Symptoms and Prevention

Posted By: Edwin A. Bien MD, FRIAMd Jan. 24, 2020

What is Novel Coronavirus (nCov)?

This just in: Beijing confirms human-to-human transmission of deadly n-CoV. The “N” stands for Novel, which means the virus has not been seen before. The Wuhan corona new-strain virus began in mid-December 2019 and has been initially observed among those who ate bats and snakes as a local delicacy. This has resulted in “pneumonia of unknown cause” linked to stallholders and their customers. With millions of people traveling from and around China during the Chinese new year, a travel lock-down was instituted recently in many countries. However, several positive cases have already been confirmed in the USA, Thailand, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan, and Macau.

What are the symptoms?

Clinical symptoms include fever in 90% of cases, fatigue and dry cough in 80%, shortness of breath in 20% and respiratory distress which may lead to a sudden collapse in 15%. Chest x-rays may reveal fluid in the lungs and blood tests showed lowering of white blood cell count, termed” leucopenia”, which supposedly is important for the body’s defense systems. China has confirmed a 4^th death among the 200+ cases isolated and the head of an expert team said 2 people in Guangdong caught the disease from family members.

What to do to prevent transmission?

Prevention is still the best form of cure.

It is important to wash hands regularly and thoroughly, especially before eating
Cook meat and eggs properly. Avoid eating raw foods
Wear protective masks when going to a public place
Cover mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
Disinfect objects and surfaces touched by other people
Avoid close contact with those who are sick
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