— A new Chinese coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected hundreds since the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December. Scientist Leo Poon, who first decoded the virus,
thinks it likely started in an animal and spread to
humans. "What we know is it causes pneumonia and then
doesn't respond to antibiotic treatment, which is
not surprising, but then in terms of mortality, SARS
kills 10% of the individuals," Poon, a virologist at
the School of Public Health at The University of Hong
Kong, said. It's not clear how deadly the Wuhan coronavirus will be. Related Article: China confirms new coronavirus can
spread between humans The World Health Organization offered guidance to countries on how they can prepare for it, including
how to monitor for the sick and how to treat
patients.
Here are seven things you should know about a
coronavirus.

What is a coronavirus Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are
common among animals. In rare cases, they are
what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be
transmitted from animals to humans, according to
the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Coronavirus symptoms The viruses can make people sick, usually with a
mild to moderate upper respiratory tract illness, similar to a common cold. Coronavirus symptoms
include a runny nose, cough, sore throat, possibly a
headache and maybe a fever, which can last for a
couple of days.
For those with a weakened immune system, the
elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious,
respiratory tract illness like a pneumonia or
bronchitis.
There are a handful of human coronaviruses that
are known to be deadly. Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, also known as the MERS virus, was first reported in the Middle East
in 2012 and also causes respiratory problems, but
those symptoms are much more severe. Three to
four out of every 10 patients infected with MERS
died, according to the CDC. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, also known as SARS, is the other coronavirus that can cause more
severe symptoms. First identified in the Guangdong
province in southern China, according to the WHO, it causes respiratory problems but can also cause
diarrhea, fatigue, shortness of breath, respiratory
distress and kidney failure. Depending on the
patient's age, the death rate with SARS ranged from
0-50% of the cases, with older people being the
most vulnerable. How it spreads Viruses can spread from human contact with
animals. Scientists think MERS started in camels, according to the WHO. With SARS, scientists suspected civet cats were to blame. When it comes to human-to-human transmission of
the viruses, often it happens when someone comes
into contact with the infected person's secretions.
Depending on how virulent the virus is, a cough,
sneeze or handshake could cause exposure. The
virus can also be transmitted by touching something an infected person has touched and
then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.
Caregivers can sometimes be exposed by handling
a patient's waste, according to the CDC. Coronavirus treatment There is no specific treatment. Most of the time,
symptoms will go away on their own.
Doctors can relieve symptoms by prescribing a pain
or fever medication. The CDC says a room humidifier or a hot shower can help with a sore throat or
cough.
Drink plenty of fluids, get rest and sleep as much as
possible.
If symptoms feel worse than a standard cold, see
your doctor.
How can you prevent it
There is no vaccine to protect against this family of viruses, at least not yet. Trials for a MERS vaccine are underway.
You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by
avoiding people who are sick. Try to avoid
touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Wash your
hands often with soap and water and for at least 20
seconds. If you are sick, stay home and avoid crowds and
contact with others.
Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or
sneeze, and disinfect the objects and surfaces you
touch. Coronavirus and pregnancy In pregnant women, the more severe versions of
MERS and SARS coronaviruses can be serious. There
are cases in which a woman infected with MERS had
a stillbirth, a 2014 study showed. SARS-associated illnesses were linked to cases of
spontaneous abortion, maternal death and critical
maternal illness, a 2004 study found. Coronavirus and cats, dogs and other animals Pets can catch coronaviruses and the infections can
become severe. Sometimes the viruses can lead to
deadly diseases. One can cause feline infectious
peritonitis in cats and something called a pantropic
canine coronavirus can infect cats and dogs,
according to a 2011 study. Cats can catch SARS, but none of the infected cats
developed symptoms, according to the study. The
feline coronavirus typically is asymptomatic, but can
cause mild diarrhea. Feline infectious peritonitis, or FIP, can cause flu-like symptoms for a cat, but can
also be more serious for cats and can cause organ
failure, but it is not contagious and will not spread
from animal to animal or person to person. Pantropic canine coronavirus that can impact cats and dogs can be fatal to dogs, studies show. These particular dog and cat viruses don't seem to
spread to humans.

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Corona virus is a dicey one..

Those who put out this one really wanna shake the Earth..

It's well known that citizens from that country are Travellers to Every Country on Earth...

I don't think there is a Country where Chinese people don't go to.

Anyways , People of The Most High GOD, stay Calm.. As long as we are still here on Earth, We will overcome this phase..