A new virus——2019-nCov

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A novel coronavirus, a cousin of the SARS virus, has infected more than thousands of people 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 （肺炎） and then doesn't respond to antibiotic（抗生素） treatment, which is not surprising, but then in terms of mortality。

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 some things you should know about a new coronavirus Pneumonia.

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.

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 .Such as MERS、SARS.

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（分泌物）.

    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.

How to prevent

1.Frequently open the widow of your house for better ventilation.

2.Don't share towels with your family menbers.

3.Keep your house clean.

4.Sun-cure your clothes and quilts open.

5.Don't spit here and there.

6.Balance your nutrition and exercise moderately.

7.Don't touch, sell and buy, eat wild animals.

8.Wear medical mask or N95 mask.

One in trouble, All to help!

Come on!Wuhan!Come on! China!🇨🇳

编辑：谭玲