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Its important to be alert but not scared.
India has 13966000 episodes of seasonal influenza linked lower respiratory tract infections & about 26000 deaths A YEAR.
The new virus is less deadly than say H1N1 & harms mostly the very young, v old, & v weak.
Its important to be alert but not scared.
India has 13966000 episodes of seasonal influenza linked lower respiratory tract infections & about 26000 deaths A YEAR.
The new virus is less deadly than say H1N1 & harms mostly the very young, v old, & v weak.
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public: Myth busters from the @WHO
Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
At present, there's no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new virus. #coronavirusindia
Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?
At present, there's no evidence that companion animals/pets such as dogs or cats can be infected with the new virus. #coronavirusindia
Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?
People of all ages can be infected. Older people, & people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill
People of all ages can be infected. Older people, & people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill
Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?
No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.
The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus & therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment.
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No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.
The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus & therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment.
#coronavirusindia
Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?
To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
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To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
#coronavirusindia #coronavirus
#Coronavirus declared a public health emergency of international concern by @WHO.
Global outbreak includes 98 cases in 18 countries, outside China.
tips on how to stay healthy:
Global outbreak includes 98 cases in 18 countries, outside China.
tips on how to stay healthy:
