Baaghi Exclusive: Updates on the coronavirus

China, 20th Feb 2020: Coronavirus, now also named as COVID-19, comes from the Latin word corona, meaning crown or halo. These viruses were originally transmitted between animals and people. 

Human coronavirus. Computer artwork of a Human coronavirus particle.

According to the World Health Organization these are the viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe respiratory diseases. Signs of the infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia, multiple organ failure and even death.

The incubation period of this disease is estimated to be ranging from 5 to 14 days (the amount of time between infection and the onset of symptoms).  Chinese health authorities have said, the elderly, men and people suffering from diseases are more at a risk of catching this virus.

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The approximate number of the deaths from the coronavirus, as recorded by China’s National Health Commission in today’s date has risen to 2,120.

The commission said there are 11,864 confirmed cases of the novel coronavirus, while more than 126,000 people are currently under medical care in China.

More than 16,000 people have been discharged from the hospitals after being treated. The commission reported of the deaths of almost 114 people for the past 24 hours.

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Global health officials have cautiously voiced that the daily rate of the infection from coronavirus has declined for two days in a row in China. World Health Organization, however, has shown concern stating that the decline could reverse and the disease could start spreading among people outside China.

It has spread to more than 20 other countries including the U.S., the U.K., Singapore, France, Russia, Spain and India.

Many countries, including Turkey, have evacuated their citizens from the city of Wuhan and other affected areas of China, placing them under quarantine and monitoring.

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