Corona Virus ( novel Coronavirus 2019) belongs to the family of Corona viruses that are responsible for common cold and flu. This family was previously responsible for severe acute respiratory syndrome and Middle East respiratory syndrome. Corona virus has spread from Chinese Hubei province’s Wuhan city. This virus spread from the non-veg market in Wuhan. Mostly suspected that Corona virus was present in bat soup and certain types of fish.

Corona Virus History:

It is is believed to be present in certain mammalian animals such as pangolins and bats. Corona virus was previously blamed for SARS outbreak in 2003 that almost infected 10000 people and killed near thousand patients. Another virus from the same family called MERS ( Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) infected thousands of persons in Middle East. Middle East respiratory syndrome was believed to spread from camels to humans in a spill over phenomena. This outbreak almost killed thousands of people.

Signs and symptoms:

Sign and symptoms for coronavirus are given below:

• Fever
• Headache
• Shortness of Breath
• Asthma/Pneumonia
• Coughing
• Sneezing
• Redness of nose and face areas
• Breathing difficulties that may lead to Death.

Prevention and Treatment:

There is no vaccine for Corona virus so as to avoid being infected you should use precautionary measures. Don’t go near to any person coughing or has been a suspect of that disease. Try to cover your hands and face. Use special type of mask called N95 mask. Always wash your hands with disinfectants. Keep your body clean regularly. Avoid dust particles.