Simple questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19): How many people have died from Coronavirus?

With the elevation of concern in the world with Coeonavirus, you must know about coronavirus to avoid infection !! 

1. What is the coronavirus?

A novel coronavirus (nCoV-19) is a new strain of coronaviruses that has not been identified in humans before. First identified in late December in Wuhan, China, is now spreading in the world. Basically, coronaviruses (CoV) are a big family of viruses that cause sickness ranging from the typical cold to more severe diseases... The common coronaviruses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

2. How are Coronaviruses transmit or spread? 

They transmit between animals and people, meaning they are zoonotic. However, several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. Nevertheless, it has been reported that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans,  however MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. in the same way, Humans first get a coronavirus from contact with animals. Then, it can spread between. Health officials do not know what animal caused COVID-19.

The COVID-19 virus spreadation:

1. Through contact with certain bodily fluids, such as droplets in a cough. 
2. It might also be caused by touching something an infected person has touched and then touching your hand to your mouth, nose, or eyes.   

3. How many people have died from Coronavirus?

According to the worldometers.info, the total number of cases with coronavirus reached 114,078 cases, and the total death became 4,005 however the total recovered cases reached to 62,834 .... unfortunately, Italy recorded the highest rate of new cases with COVID-19 where they recorded more than 1,700 new cases (March 9, 2020). 

Across worldwide, the active cases became 47,391 (currently infected patients) 41.349 from them are in mild condition (87%) and serious or critical conditions are 6,042 (13%). the closed cases recorded about 66,839 (cases which had an outcome), and about 62.834 (94%) are recovered but unfortunately, about 4,005(6%) died. 

  

4. What are the common signs and standard recommendations to prevent infection?

COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to critical. It takes 2-14 days after exposure for symptoms to develop. 

a. The common signs:

1.  respiratory symptoms,
2. fever, 
3. cough, 
4. shortness of breath 
5. breathing difficulties. 
6. In more severe cases, an infection can cause:

1. pneumonia, 
2. severe acute respiratory syndrome, 
3. kidney failure, and even death. 

Note: most confirmed cases are in adults, but some children have been infected. There is no evidence that children are at greater risk for getting the virus.

b. Standard recommendations:

1. Regular handwashing,
2. Covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, 
3. Thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. 
4. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

5. Coronavirus treatment

unfortunately, there is no vaccine or treatment for COVID-19. Signs of a coronavirus usually depart on their own. If signs feel more dangerous than a typical cold, contact your doctor. 

As with a cold or the flu, drink fluids and get plenty of rest. If you are having trouble breathing, seek immediate medical care.

6. What can I do when I have coronavirus? 

1. If you have COVID-19, firstly, wear a facemask to prevent spreading the virus to others. 
2. Avoid the people: you must not contact with others when you are sick
3. Cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow.  
4. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, 
5. Avoid touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
6. As with a cold or the flu, drink fluids and get plenty of rest.
7. If you are having trouble breathing, seek immediate medical care.

Note: The CDC does not recommend wearing a mask if you do not have COVID-19.

sources: 

Worldometers.info (https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/)

My family doctor (https://familydoctor.org/)

World experts and funders set priorities for COVID-19 research (https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/12-02-2020-world-experts-and-funders-set-priorities-for-covid-19-research)