Coronavirus or COVID-19 explained: Everything you should know

We explain the outbreak, symptoms, precautions and other details

Published: March 03, 2020 11:28 Dona Cherian, Assistant Online Editor

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Coronavirus explainer Image Credit: Gulf News

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Wuhan in China has been identified as the epicentre of the outbreak, specifically a wild life animal meat market. The virus was initially named nCOV because the strain is completely new and has never been encountered by humans. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Coronavirus infection shows flu-like symptoms in infected patients. Some cases did not show any symptoms at all. Image Credit: Gulf News

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INCUBATION PERIOD: The incubation period is used to determine if your travel period to any high-risk destination could have led to a possible infection. Image Credit: Gulf News

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WHO ARE THE HIGH RISH PATIENTS? High-risk patients include people older than 80, or individuals with pre-existing respirator conditions such as asthma, or people who have low immunity due to any other reason. Reports show children tend to have very few symptoms and are sturdier in battling Covid-19. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Immunity is the best defense against the virus which is why people with weaker immune systems are prone to complications. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Over 3,100 people died, mostly in China, as of March 3. However, death rates are increasing in other countries such as South Korea, Iran and Italy as cases jump higher. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Five patients recovered in the UAE including a 73-year-old grandmother, a Chinese national Image Credit: Gulf News

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The death toll from Covid-19 is higher than SARS but lower than the seasonal flu that affects millions of people each year. Image Credit: Gulf News

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The critical point is to not panic and go straight to a doctor. Image Credit: Gulf News

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DHA has defined what a 'suspected' coronavirus case is. Image Credit: Gulf News

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Wearing surgical masks may not helping you at all, washing your hands regularly is more effective Image Credit: Gulf News

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For more information contact the UAE's health authorities. Stay healthy and safe! Image Credit: Gulf News

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