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•There is lots of misinformation spreading about this novel coronavirus originating in Wuhan the capital city of Hubei province.
Here are practical steps to take to protect yourself and sources for further research 。

_____Novel Coronavirus
It is a new form of human coronavirus infection that is associated with respiratory illness.
It affects the respiratory system mainly the upper respiratory tract and in certain case the lower respiratory system. Some examples are the SARS(severe acute respiratory syndrome), MERS( middle east respiratory syndrome) and recent novel coronavirus that are all caused by the coronavirus resulting in pneumonia.

An infected person can infect an average of 2 to 3 people during the incubation period. The virus takes 6 to 7 days to multiply as compared to SARS(2 to 7days ). The main step taken in Wuhan Is permanently banning wildlife trade.

•Mode of transmission
Droplets(Cough, Sneezing)
Direct personal unprotected contacts with an infected person or animals through touching shaking hands.

Symptoms
Fever
Dry Cough
breathing difficulties
Sore throat
Diarrhea and vomiting

•Treatment
No vaccines yet discovered

•How to avoid it?
Nose mask
Avoid unprotected contact with sick people and wildlife or farm animals.
Washing your hands with soap under running water or use an alcohol-based hand cleanser.
Consume well-cooked foods
Avoiding crowded places
Do not touch eyes, mouth or nose with unwashed hands
Be physically active, eat well, drink plenty of fluids, reduce stress.

NB
Seek immediate medical help if an infection is suspected or symptoms occur