Coronavirus

The Coronavirus is a group of viruses that cause respiratory illnesses in humans and animals. Most people are exposed to coronaviruses when they are young, and our immune systems fight the infection. In some individuals, however, coronaviruses can cause severe and sometimes fatal infections. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), coronaviruses are the most common cause of respiratory illness in humans around the globe. The WHO estimates that there are about 221 million cases of human coronavirus infection each year. Most people have no symptoms or only mild symptoms, such as a runny nose, cough, or fever, but some people may develop a more serious condition, such as bronchitis or pneumonia. People with weakened immune systems, such as those with HIV/AIDS, are at a higher risk of more serious symptoms.

 

 

CDC Says Public Risk Is ‘Low’ Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases
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CDC Says Public Risk Is ‘Low’ Despite Rising Coronavirus Cases

With at least five confirmed cases across the United States, China’s health minister, Ma Xiaowei, warns that Coronavirus may be spread before an infected person shows symptoms. It means it could be spread by people who don’t even know they have it yet. Of the five known cases, two were reported in California – Los…

China’s Coronavirus Deaths Top 100, US Issues Travel Alert
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China’s Coronavirus Deaths Top 100, US Issues Travel Alert

The Coronavirus originated in Wuhan, China, proving deadly, with over 100 lives already claimed so far in China. And that’s not all. The number of people who fall ill from the virus also continues to rise rapidly. There are more than 6,000 documented cases in China so far. A study recently published in the medical journal The Lancet indicates…

Coronavirus Update: Travel Limits and Reinfection
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Coronavirus Update: Travel Limits and Reinfection

According to John Hopkins University, coronavirus cases in the United States have jumped to over 800; 28 are dead from the disease. Over this past weekend, the number of cases soared, and cruise ship passengers became infected. Of those infected, 70 have been repatriated to the United States. The Grand Princess cruise ship saw 21 cases, the…

Coronavirus Update: Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Evacuees and China Report
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Coronavirus Update: Diamond Princess Cruise Ship Evacuees and China Report

Officially, the CDC reports the national number of “Persons Under Investigation” for the novel coronavirus is still 15. However, 300 Americans were just flown back to the United States on U.S. government-chartered planes after being evacuated from the Diamond Princess cruise ship quarantine in Japan. Of those 300 passengers, 14 tested positive for the virus,…

Coronavirus Update: Scientists Trace Outbreak to Snakes
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Coronavirus Update: Scientists Trace Outbreak to Snakes

You’ve probably heard about the Coronavirus outbreak that began in China. Authorities now have a lead on the source of the new deadly outbreak of this disease. Scientists believe snakes, specifically the Chinese krait and Chinese cobra, could be the outbreak’s source. After analyzing the genetic sequencing, they concluded that the 2019-nCoV was a recombination of two…