What is Novel Coronavirus?

Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) first detected in Wuhan, China which is a virus that identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness. Coronavirus is a family of viruses that include common colds and viruses such as SARS and MERS. Coronavirus is a zoonotic virus, which means that it is transmitted through animals and humans.

Steps to Prevent Coronavirus

Currently, there is no vaccine that can prevent coronavirus. However, the ways you can avoid the spread of coronavirus are :

1) Wash your hands more often with soap and water, at least 20 seconds.

2) Avoid touching hands, nose or mouth with hands that have not been washed.

3) Avoid close contact with sick people.

4) Clean items that you frequently touch.

5) Close your mouth when coughing and sneezing with a tissue and wash your hands immediately.

6) Stay home if sick.

How does this virus spread?

The spread of coronavirus from human to human is something that has not been specifically studied. However, it is believed that the spread of coronavirus is through fluids released from the respiratory system.

Some possible coronavirus transmitters are :

1) Through the air (coughing and sneezing without closing your mouth).

2) Through the touch or handshake of an infected person.

3) Make contact with surfaces or objects contained by the virus, and then touch the nose, eyes or mouth.

4) Sometimes, the coronavirus is spread through contact with feces.