COMMON ANSWER COVID 19

COMMON ANSWER COVID 19

Common Ans

Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?

When a disease is new, there is no vaccine until one is developed. It can take a number of years for a new vaccine to be developed.

1. There is no specific treatment for disease caused by a novel coronavirus. However, many of the symptoms can be treated and therefore treatment based on the patient's clinical condition.
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   What are the symptoms of the coronavirus disease?

   The most common symptoms are fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and even death. The period within which the symptoms would appear is 2-14 days.
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   Who is most at risk for the coronavirus disease?

   People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
   
   WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.
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   Is coughing a symptom of the coronavirus disease?

   The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually.
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   Can babies get the coronavirus disease?

   We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected with the virus, but so far there are relatively few cases of COVID-19 reported among children.
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   What happens when you get the coronavirus disease?

   People with COVID-19 generally develop signs and symptoms, including mild respiratory symptoms and fever, on an average of 5-6 days after infection (mean incubation period 5-6 days, range 1-14 days). Most people infected with COVID-19 virus have mild disease and recover.
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   Is the coronavirus disease new?

   Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.
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   Can the coronavirus disease spread through air?

   Airborne spread has not been reported for COVID-19 and it is not believed to be a major driver of transmission based on available evidence.
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   Is headache a symptom of the coronavirus disease?

   The virus can cause a range of symptoms, from ranging from mild illness to pneumonia. Symptoms of the disease are fever, cough, sore throat and headaches.
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    Can you contract the coronavirus disease by touching a surface?

    People could catch COVID-19 by touching contaminated surfaces or objects – and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

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    What is the official name of the coronavirus disease?

    ICTV announced “severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)” as the name of the new virus on 11 February 2020.