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How did the Corona virus begin and How will it end

Coronavirus

Were discovered viruses Koruna for the first time in the sixties of the nineteenth century, and is still the source is unknown, but they have gained a named relative to the shape which resembles the crown, refers the concept to one of the types of viruses common in the world, which may It infects most people during their lifetime, and it may infect both humans and animals, and there are several types of these viruses , which can cause infection to humans and infect them with disease, and moderate upper respiratory system disease often results from this infection, and sometimes diseases may result Severe, such as SARS and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, although corona viruses cause symptoms of the common coldIn general, which can be treated by rest, and receiving over-the-counter medicines, however, there are some severe types of this virus, and in 2012, 475 people died as a result of contracting MERS in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and other places From the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Europe, it should be noted that a new type of corona virus has appeared recently and was known as Wuhan virus or the new Corona virus .

A new type of corona virus appeared in China, and it has received several names such as: the new corona virus, the emerging corona virus, or Covid 19, the new mutated corona virus, or the nCov19 corona virus (in English: 2019-nCoV acute respiratory disease); As the initial reports of the start of its spread were recorded in mid-December of 2019, and the cases recorded with it are still increasing rapidly in the beginning of 2020, The total number of confirmed infections with the new virus has reached 167,682 since the start of its outbreak, and it has caused the death of 6,456 individuals. It should be noted that the number of infections outside China reached 86,670 infections in 156 other countries around the world until the date of the last update of the article on 03/15-2020, and it is important to mention also that the recovery rate from the new virus, according to current statistics, is estimated at about 92%, and in return it reaches The death rate is approximately 8%, [2]The Chinese authorities announced that the first cases of the new virus return in their origin to the Chinese city of Wuhan, and it has since spread widely, despite China taking firm precautionary measures to confront the spread of the new virus by closing the city of Wuhan, and some surrounding cities by preventing travel from them or To it via all means of transportation.

In fact, the Coronavirus family includes seven different types of viruses that can infect humans: Four of them - which are the most common - cause a cold or common cold, in addition to the two dangerous types that cause serious infections in the respiratory system and lungs, known as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and SARS or what is known as acute respiratory syndrome. Severe acute respiratory syndrome, and the Wuhan corona virus is the new type that was recently added to the list of corona viruses that can infect humans.

The beginning of the emergence of the Corona virus

The first infection with the virus was reported in 1937 AD, and the infections were in birds, which led to the death of hundreds of them, then symptoms began to appear on other types of animals such as cattle and cows, as for the first case of human infection, the first infection was recorded in 2012 AD at the hands of An Egyptian doctor residing in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the doctor Muhammad Ali Zakaria, and the number of cases that were registered by the end of 2015 reached 1250 cases, 685 of which were similar to recovery, 535 cases died, and 30 cases remained under treatment.

Another type of corona, known as the Wuhan virus or the new 2019 corona virus, appeared in China at the end of 2019.

The cause of the new Corona virus

Coronaviruses are zoonotic. Meaning that it is able to move from animal to human. As infection with corona viruses is common to certain types of animals, especially mammals and birds, but in some rare cases these viruses may develop and become capable of transmitting infection from animal to human, and they may also have the ability to transmit the infection from an infected person. To another person, For example, according to scientific evidence, the Corona virus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) passed from camels to humans, while the Corona virus that causes SARS passed from civet cats to humans, These viruses had the ability to transmit infection from an infected person to another person as well, so the Corona virus, which causes the Middle East Syndrome, caused a large number of infections and hundreds of deaths in its first outbreak in 2012 and then in 2015, while the Corona virus, which causes SARS infection, caused the death of 774 people. In 2003, global measures were taken to contain these viruses, and since 2015, no new SARS cases have been recorded.

In view of the information available on the new Corona virus, reports indicated that the first cases of infection with it originate from people from a market that sells fish and animals in the Chinese city of Wuhan, and the animal through which the infection began to transmit to humans has not been identified for sure yet, and evidence indicates The reports of the World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention indicate that the new Corona virus also has the ability to transmit infection from an infected person to another person, which explains its accelerated rate of spread.

Symptoms of the new corona virus

The World Health Organization indicated that the severity of symptoms of infection with the new Coronavirus varies from case to case; Where the common symptoms of a respiratory infection include, in addition to the possibility of severe symptoms if the lungs are infected; The report stated that the available evidence indicates that most cases of infection (about 80%) with the new Corona virus show slight to moderate symptoms, while 20% of them suffer from infection and more severe symptoms including pneumonia and respiratory failure, accordingly. The following are the symptoms and signs of infection with the new Coronavirus:

Cough.

Sneezing.

High temperature and fever.

In some severe cases, symptoms included pneumonia, severe respiratory distress, kidney failure and death.

The emergence of these symptoms is more common in some special groups such as: those with weak immune systems, people with heart and lung disease, the elderly, and young children.

Coronaviruses that cause SARS and the Middle East Respiratory Syndrome are very dangerous, as mentioned above, but regarding the degree of severity of infection with the new Coronavirus, the judgment on them is not yet clear, but it appears to be less dangerous than the previous two types; Whereas, despite the registration of a number of deaths and severe infections, the largest proportion of those infected with the new Corona virus resulted from a less severe infection, as mentioned above, and they recovered and were discharged from hospitals.

Ways of transmission of the new Corona virus

In general, corona viruses, including the new Corona virus, are transmitted according to available evidence through contact with infected people via respiratory droplets through:

Sneezing.

Cough.

Touching or shaking hands with an infected person; Without washing your hands afterward, rubbing your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Touching a contaminated surface or tool; With a virus that came to it from an infected person without washing hands afterward, and rubbing the eyes, nose, or mouth.

It should be noted that the different viruses of different types vary in the rate of speed and ease of spread from one person to another. Some of them are highly contagious; Transmission from one person to another requires a little contact with the infected person, such as: the measles virus , and some of them spread slower and require close or more direct contact with the infected person to transmit to another person, and it has not yet been known how fast the Corona virus is. In transmitting the infection from one person to another.

Types of human coronaviruses

There are four sub-groups of corona viruses, namely: alpha, beta, gamma, and delta, and the following are the types of viruses that infect humans:

Beta corona virus (HKU1).
Beta Coronavirus (OC43).

The alpha-corona virus (NL63).

The alpha-corona virus called (229E).

Corona virus called (MERS), and it is one of the types of beta corona viruses that causes respiratory syndrome in the Middle East.

Corona virus called (SARS), and it is one of the types of beta corona viruses that causes SARS.

SARS disease

SARS, or severe acute respiratory syndrome, refers to an infectious respiratory disease that sometimes puts the person at risk of death. As it is considered one of the severe respiratory infections , and this disease occurs due to exposure to a strain of corona viruses.

Symptoms of SARS

The disease may begin with the emergence of symptoms and signs that are similar to those of influenza , such as chills, muscle pain, fever, and diarrhea in some cases, and the following symptoms may appear a week after infection:

Having a dry cough.

Being short of breath.

A high body temperature of more than 38 degrees Celsius.

SARS complications

Most of those infected with SARS may develop pneumonia , and the respiratory disorders associated with the disease can increase, which leads the doctor to put the patient's respiratory system, and the disease is considered fatal in some cases. Due to respiratory failure, heart and liver failure may be other complications associated with the disease, and the risk of complications is high in the case of some medical conditions such as hepatitis, diabetes and people over the age of 60 years.

Prevention of SARS

There is no special treatment to get rid of SARS infection yet, in addition to the lack of effectiveness of anti-viral drugs in fighting this disease, and antibiotic drugs are ineffective against viruses, but researchers are developing a number of types of vaccines to prevent SARS , but they have not been tested. People have to date, therefore, safety guidelines must be followed in the event that the virus spreads again, including the following:

Disinfect contaminated surfaces.

Cleaning personal items.

Wearing single-use gloves.

Clean hands with soap and water.

Middle East respiratory syndrome

The concept of Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome expresses one of the diseases that can be infected by exposure to a virus that causes a severe respiratory disease to humans, and severe cases often result in people with internal diseases , where the likelihood of catching respiratory infections is high.

Symptoms of Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

Symptoms may begin to appear after a period ranging between 2-14 days of exposure to the virus, and the symptoms accompanying infection with Middle East Respiratory Syndrome:

Suffering from vomiting, nausea, and diarrhea in some cases.

Having shortness of breath.

Infection cough .

High body temperature.

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome Treatment

There is no specific treatment to get rid of the disease, and there is no prior vaccine to prevent it, and treatment often depends on the patient’s care to avoid organ failure and risk of death. This is due to the absence of any effective antiviral drugs against this disease, but exposure to the virus can be prevented by avoiding personal contact with the person with the disease or its carrier.

Preventing Middle East Respiratory Syndrome

The syndrome can be prevented by washing hands frequently, especially before eating, and the following necessary precautions can be taken to avoid travel-related injuries such as having this syndrome:

Avoid contact with camels, their meat or milk.

As there are some doubts that indicate that camels may be the main reservoir for hosting the Coronavirus.

Try to avoid contact with people who have illnesses when possible.

Commitment to receive modern vaccinations .

Prevention of the new corona virus

There is no vaccine to prevent the new Corona virus at the present time, and the only way to prevent it is by following general advice and guidelines to limit the transmission of respiratory infection from one person to another, and with the beginning of the registration of new cases of the new Corona virus in a number of Arab countries, it is necessary to follow Precautionary and preventive measures, and these instructions will help those who follow them to reduce the risk of infection with various forms of respiratory infection such as: cold, influenza, and others, and we mention from these tips and instructions provided by the Centers for Disease Control and its prevention to prevent the new Corona virus:

Wash hands for at least twenty seconds with soap and water on a regular basis, and if soap and water are not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizers can be used.

Avoid touching or rubbing the eyes, nose, or face with unwashed hands.

Avoid direct contact with individuals with respiratory infections.

Stay home if you have a respiratory infection to avoid spreading the infection to others.

Covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing with a tissue, and dispose of it appropriately afterwards.

Although the specific type of animal through which the transmission of infection with the new Coronavirus to humans began has not been revealed, the World Health Organization recommends the following general precautions to prevent the transmission of the new Coronavirus from animals to humans:

1- Wash hands with soap and water when visiting any of the markets that sell animals or animal products, and avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth, and avoid direct contact with animals that appear sick.

2- Handle animal products from milk and meat with care; By cooking them well, using special tools and utensils while cutting meat, and taking into account not to use them in cutting and preparing other types of food, in addition to the importance of washing and cleaning the surfaces that come into contact with different kinds of animal meat, and keeping the meat chilled in the freezer until its use.

Instructions for schools with no reported cases of the new Corona virus

Because the new Corona virus has become a global epidemic, and because the possibility of it spreading in the local community is high, schools must fully prepare and prepare to prevent its spread among students and workers, and therefore child care officials in Riyadh or schools around the world can follow these steps to prevent the spread of infectious respiratory diseases including Where the new Corona virus:

Reviewing, updating and implementing the emergency plan, which is carried out in cooperation with the local health departments in the region, and it is necessary to focus on the availability of facilities and devices that help prevent the outbreak of the new Corona virus.

Ensure that the followed plan includes methods and strategies to limit the spread of the emerging corona virus, which depend on daily school policies and practices.

Ensure that the followed plan depends on the important preventive measures for the student and employee, such as: allowing them to stay at home when sick, washing hands frequently, cleaning surfaces subject to frequent contact, and covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.

Emphasize the importance of washing hands using soap and water for at least twenty seconds, and if soap and water are not available, it is preferable to use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Develop systems that help exchange information between health officials, and that aim to report and monitor diseases to quickly detect any disease outbreaks.

Monitor and develop a special plan for absenteeism from schools in the event of symptoms related to the respiratory system, which are similar to the symptoms of the new Coronavirus infection, and encourage students and employees to stay in their homes when sick, and allow employees to stay at home to take care of an infected family member, and important jobs and positions must be identified. And develop a plan to ensure that there are trained personnel to take over these positions.

Establish special procedures for students and employees who appear ill, and to avoid mixing with other peaceful people, and to follow methods that help them reach home as quickly as possible.

Remember that schools do not deal with examining people who suffer from symptoms similar to the symptoms of the emerging corona virus, and in cases where the community or school suffers in particular from the presence of cases of the emerging corona virus; In it, the concerned health officials are contacted to identify infected individuals and monitor their health status.

It is advisable to clean surfaces that are frequently touched, such as: door handles, light switches, and other cleanable surfaces, using the detergents normally used, with the need to follow the correct instructions for their use, and it is preferable to keep wet wipes to clean the surfaces used by students and staff continuously before each Use.

Establishing an emergency communication plan in the school community, through which all information will be shared with staff, students and their families, which includes information about the steps that the school takes to prepare and prepare to prevent the spread of the new Corona virus.

Review the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention handbook to consider all additional ways a school could take to keep students healthy.

Childcare officials in Riyadh or schools can share information with students, their families, and staff, and they must coordinate with district health officials to determine the nature of the information that can be shared.

Guidance for schools that have reported cases of the emerging coronavirus

Child care officials in Riyadh and schools can provide support by sharing information on the emerging corona virus in the event that health officials in the region report that there are cases of the emerging corona virus, schools may need to take precautionary steps to prevent the spread of the virus in the school, and they must coordinate with health officials to determine The information that can be shared with the school, and the appropriate time and period to stop schools and childcare centers must be determined, and this is considered one of the strategies used to stop or slow the spread of the emerging corona virus, and employees may remain at work as long as no cases of the new Corona virus are recorded among them, if keeping a companion helps Schools are open to developing and providing lessons and study materials remotely, thus maintaining the continuity of teaching and learning, and as mentioned previously, the school is not expected to make decisions regarding isolation and suspend teaching on its own, as schools must obtain specific instructions from officialsHealth in the region, and it may be recommended to close schools and childcare centers for a period of fourteen days, and the period may be prolonged depending on the development and outbreak of the new Corona virus in the region.

In cases where a student or school employee is found ill before confirming that he is infected with the new Corona virus, the following procedures are recommended:

Local health officials may recommend temporary isolation from school for the infected student or employee, and these recommendations may be for the entire school or the entire district, depending on the patient's condition, the severity of the new Corona virus, and the number of cases in the affected community.

Schools should work with the local health department and related venues to report potential exposure to the emerging coronavirus, and the school must comply with the emergency contact plan.

In cases in which a student or employee has been diagnosed with the new Corona virus, school administrators must follow the instructions of health officials to determine the correct time for their return to school, and follow additional steps to protect the school, in addition to the need to confirm the correct time for the return of staff or students who are in good health but who are caring With people infected with the new Corona virus at home.

In cases where schools have been isolated, schools can take the following steps to limit the spread of the new Corona virus:

1- Temporarily cancel group activities and large events, such as field trips or sporting events.

2- Discourage students and staff from gathering and mixing in any place such as restaurants or malls.

3- Ensuring the continuity of education by activating e-learning plans.

4- Ensure the continuity of meal programs and how to distribute them to students in a way that helps limit the spread of the emerging corona virus, by designing ways to distribute meals without crowding people.

5- Thinking about alternatives to provide basic medical and social services to students, and it is important to continue providing the necessary services for children with special needs.

Recommendations for teachers

Among the preventive measures issued by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that are recommended by teachers to limit the spread of the emerging corona virus are the following:

Encouraging students to stay at home in the event of illness, and in the event that symptoms appear on them during school hours, it is advisable to keep the student away from others to avoid illness.

Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces and things in the classroom. Monitor absenteeism, and inform officials if the school absenteeism rate increases.

Talk to officials if the teacher has any plans to teach through digital and distance learning.

In cases where the school is isolated, it is advisable to implement a plan to continue students' education at a distance if possible, and it is advisable to request guidance from the school official to determine the correct time for students and staff to return to schools, and the period during which the school is isolated will be determined depending on the cases and the latest information about the virus The new Corona virus, and students and staff must prepare for periods that may take several days, and school officials must work with the health authorities in the region to determine the best possible period of isolation.

Recommendations for parents

The role of parents is to help protect the family from the emerging corona virus by promoting and practicing daily healthy habits, and as previously mentioned, in the event of an outbreak of the new Corona virus in the community, the school may isolate students to prevent its spread, and it is advised to take the correct measures in the event of an outbreak of the Corona virus. New in society, and among these procedures are the following:

Training and strengthening of preventive habits with the family, and avoiding direct contact with people who suffer from disease.

Covering the nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing with a tissue, and then throwing it in the trash, and washing hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds, especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after sneezing or coughing, and in the absence of soap and water, it is preferable to use a sterilizer For hands contains at least 60% alcohol.

It is advised to keep the child with any disease at home, and it is advised to contact his health care provider, and to talk with teachers about his assignments and activities that he can do at home to keep up with his homework.

Preparing for the isolation of the school or childcare centers for your child temporarily, and it is recommended that you speak with your employer about sick leave or remote work in case you need to stay at home with your child, and think of an alternative way to care for your children.

In the event that a school or child care centers are isolated, the following are recommended:

1- Track the updates of the isolation of schools or childcare centers in the area, by reading or watching the local media that announce the isolation of some schools or childcare centers, or by staying in direct contact with a school or child care center.

2- It is recommended that you talk to the school about digital and distance learning options.

3- Discourage children and adolescents from gathering in public places to slow the spread of the new Corona virus in society.

4- Request guidance from the school official or your child's care center to determine the appropriate time for students and staff to return to school, and the isolation period is determined based on the latest available information on the emerging corona virus and the situation of society, and students and staff must be prepared to be absent from schools and care centers for a period of time. It takes days, and officials must work with health authorities to determine the best length of isolation.

Recommendations for principals of schools and kindergartens

Schools and kindergartens are encouraged to fully prepare for the possibility of an outbreak of the new Corona virus at the community level, and it is recommended to follow the preventive measures issued by the American Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to administrators to limit the spread of the emerging corona virus, including the following:

Stay informed about the developments of the emerging corona virus.

Collaborate with local childcare centers and the district board of education to review emergency plans for updating and implementing them.

Share tracking plans with employees, parents, and students.

Support flexible attendance and sick leave policies for students and employees.

Develop a monitoring system to alert the district health department about significant increases in absenteeism.

Determine specific strategies and plans for continuing students' education and for the continuation of other services, such as homework, in the event that schools close.

Take the necessary measures in the event of an outbreak of the new Corona virus in the community, and decisions to temporarily isolate schools from kindergarten to twelfth grade must be considered for each school separately and in consultation and coordination with education and health officials in the region.

Fully prepared for the temporary isolation or school closure process. Implement systems to monitor school absenteeism for students and staff.

Encouraging students and staff to practice daily preventive measures, such as staying at home when sick, and covering the mouth and nose with a tissue when sneezing or coughing, and in the absence of tissue paper, it is recommended to sneeze or cough in the elbow and not by hand, and wash hands with soap and water for at least twenty seconds Especially after going to the bathroom or before eating, and after sneezing or coughing.

Frequently asked questions about schools and kindergartens about the emerging corona virus

What actions should school and kindergarten officials take to plan for the outbreak?

Reviewing, updating and implementing contingency plans for outbreaks of infectious diseases.

Emphasis on taking precautionary measures for students and staff, such as staying home when sick, covering the mouth and nose appropriately when sneezing or coughing, and washing hands often.

Clean surfaces frequently.

Monitor and develop a plan for absenteeism, by reviewing the usual patterns of absenteeism in the school for staff and students, flexibility in attendance and sick leave policies, encouraging students and staff to stay home when sick, allowing employees to stay home to care for sick family members, and alerting health officials about an increase Absenteeism rate, especially for cases that are the result of respiratory diseases.

Correct planning to address fear associated with the emerging coronavirus.

Frequent and direct communication with parents to emphasize policies and procedures that ensure appropriate childcare.

What measures can staff and students take to prevent the spread of the new Corona virus in school or kindergartens?

Encouraging students and staff to take daily preventive measures that help prevent the spread of the new Corona virus, such as: staying at home when sick, covering the nose and mouth appropriately when sneezing or coughing, cleaning surfaces that are frequently touched, washing hands with soap and water, and in the event that Lack of soap and water It is preferable to use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol, and it is preferable to wash hands with soap and water if the hands are clearly dirty, and young children should be supervised when using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer to prevent swallowing it.

What steps should schools or kindergartens take if a child or employee shows symptoms of the new Corona virus?

The administrator should put in place correct procedures that include sending students and staff who are sick in school, or arrive at school sick at home as soon as possible, and students and staff who are sick should be isolated from other students and staff well in order for them to be sent home.

Should the school screen students for new coronavirus cases?

It is not expected that schools and childcare centers will examine children, students or employees to determine cases of emerging coronavirus, and the fact that most cases of respiratory symptoms are not attributable to infection with the emerging corona virus, and in the event that there are cases of infection with the new Corona virus, health officials will help identify individuals The injured and their follow-up.

What environmental hygiene measures should schools take to keep staff and students healthy?

It is advisable to perform routine environmental cleaning, such as cleaning frequently touched surfaces such as door handles, light switches, and desk surfaces with regular cleaners, and it is recommended to keep wet wipes to wipe frequently used surfaces such as: keyboard, desks and remote controls.

What measures should schools take if a sick student or employee joins before confirming his infection with the emerging coronavirus?

Health officials recommend temporary isolation from the school, and this may include one school or the whole district, and the isolation period may vary depending on the situation and the information available on the emerging corona virus and the number of cases in the area, and the isolation period may be fourteen days or more, schools must work With the local health department to report the possibility of exposure to the emerging corona virus in the school, if it is determined that a child or employee is infected with the Corona virus, the official must seek guidance that includes additional steps that must be followed in the school to protect uninfected children, in addition to adhering to the specified time imposed by Health officials to return to school.

What do we do if there is an increase in absenteeism from schools and kindergartens?

In the event that school and kindergarten officials notice a significant increase in the percentage of student or employee absenteeism due to illness, it is advisable to inform health officials about this, and to communicate with them to reach appropriate solutions that achieve protection for students and employees and keep the study plans running as much as possible.

Should schools or kindergartens be closed if there are cases of the new Corona virus?

In cases where students or employees are admitted before confirming the presence of the new Corona virus, it may be preferable to use temporary isolation for the school for a period of fourteen days or more, and the decision to isolate the school must be made in coordination with local health officials, and schools are not expected to make these decisions in a manner. independent.

How long is the school or kindergarten isolation period expected?

At the present time, it is recommended to isolate schools or kindergartens for at least fourteen days, but the length of this period may increase depending on the geographical scope, and the development of the outbreak of the new Corona virus in the region.

Is there a way to continue learning if schools are isolated?

Many schools use e-learning plans and distance learning options, which help in the continuity of education, and schools must contain an emergency operations plan that ensures the continuity of education and provides instructions on how to follow students during isolation, and these facilities can also be used in cases where they cannot The student is allowed to go to school, such as in storms, damage to facilities, or power cuts.

If a decision is made to isolate the school, what other things should be considered?

In the event that the school is isolated, group activities and large events, such as: field trips and exercise, must also be canceled, and this may require coordination with other organizations such as high school athletics centers or music institutes, in addition to encouraging students and staff not to gather and gather. In one place, such as gathering in someone's home, in a restaurant, or in shopping centers, with the need to ensure the continuity of meal programs and how to distribute them to students in a way that helps limit the spread of the new Corona virus, by designing ways to distribute meals without crowding people And thinking about alternatives to provide basic medical and social services to students, and it is important to continue providing the necessary services for children with special needs.

What are the matters taken into consideration when reopening schools or kindergartens after their isolation?

At the moment, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is working on developing additional guidelines to help schools determine the correct time and how to reopen schools or kindergartens, and if immediate help is needed in this matter, it is advised to consult local health officials for correct instructions.

Treatment of the new corona virus

There are no treatments currently available to treat the new Corona virus, but a new vaccine to prevent the new Wuhan Corona virus, and a treatment for it is currently in development, and any information confirming the success of any of them will be presented as soon as they are issued, and with no specific and confirmed treatment for the new Corona virus is limited. The health care provided to the infected is to follow the vital signs and health status of the infected, help them recover and recover from the virus, and provide treatments to alleviate the symptoms appearing on the infected, such as: rest, the use of analgesics and antipyretics.

Answers to common questions about the novel coronavirus

Was the animal that causes the new corona virus really discovered?

A theory was proposed by a Chinese study published in the Journal of Medical Virology regarding the fact that a type of animal snake is responsible for transmitting infection with this virus to humans, but this matter has not been confirmed so far, as this study indicated that Bats may be responsible for transmitting the infection to snakes, which in turn acted as an intermediary vector that conveyed infection to humans, but confirming or denying this matter requires more research and scientific evidence. In the context of talking about the new virus, it is worth noting that the research conducted on previous Coronaviruses indicated Also, bats transmitted infection to camels and civet cats, who in turn transmitted the infection to humans.

When was the international emergency declared to confront the new Corona virus?

On January 30, 2020, Director-General of the World Health Organization, Tedros Ghebreyesus, declared an international state of emergency to confront the new Corona virus, and based this on the increasing number of new virus infections outside China, and the need to intensify international efforts to limit the spread of the new virus outside China and control it as much as possible, as well. He indicated that the number of new infections with the new virus outside China is expected to increase, and that it will reach additional countries, and stressed the need for countries of the world to take measures to ensure the rapid detection of any infection with the Coronavirus on their territory, and the need for rapid isolation and treatment of cases.

Should I be afraid if I have a cough or other flu or cold symptoms?

It can be said that you should exercise caution not fear and panic, meaning that you avoid transmitting the infection to others, and follow the preventive measures that we mentioned above, and it is recommended that you wear a medical mask to protect others from infection, and refer to the doctor if the symptoms intensify, or if you feel difficulty or distress in Breathe, or have a high fever, to check on your personal health; So that the doctor makes sure that the cause of the disease is detected and treats you appropriately.

Is Corona virus a biological weapon?

It is unfortunate to say that a study has been published in one of the references that assumes without any scientific evidence that the Corona virus is somewhat similar to a specific virus, indicating that it may be made and engineered by humans, and is used as a biological weapon against China, which made some rumor mongers take This paper is evidence of conspiracy theories and the manufacture of biological weapons, but the fact that this study is weak and lacks scientific evidence, which led to it being quickly withdrawn from the reference.

In the end, the Corona virus will end when we follow

the necessary instructions to prevent it .