The news of deadly Coronavirus outbreaks has sent a terror wave across the globe. With a total confirmed case of around 32,000 people infected by Coronavirus, WHO has declared Global Public Health Emergency in January.
The first case of Coronavirus epidemic was reported in Wuhan, China by Dr Li Wenliang who was called a rumour-monger by the Wuhan Police in December. But in a sad turn of events, the infection spread at a rapid rate covering the entire Wuhan city, leading it to cut down its transportation links.
As the death tolls are rising by each and every passing day, the news about the demise of Dr Li Wenliang, who got affected by the virus while working on it, has come in like a shock to the entire world. Without confirming anything, World Health Organization wrote a statement on its official social media account that reads: “At today’s #2019nCoV media briefing @DrMikeRyan was asked about reports that Dr Li Wenliang had passed away, and he expressed condolences.
WHO has no information on the status of Dr Li.”
At today's #2019nCoV media briefing @DrMikeRyan was asked about reports that Dr Li Wenliang had passed away, and he expressed condolences.
WHO has no information on the status of Dr Li. pic.twitter.com/59UzWpcfa7
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) February 6, 2020
Since the outbreak, China has been working hard in opening numerous health care centres while the scientists from every part of the world are working along to eradicate this virus, which has surpassed the case count of epidemic disease SARS.
Recently, three confirmed cases of coronavirus infection have also been reported in India after several Indians were evacuated from China.
WHO is working with partners to help more countries to diagnose #2019nCoV. This improves surveillance and the ability to track the spread of disease.
WHO Situation Report 6 February 2020 https://t.co/pDolPkQvrD pic.twitter.com/PI3UPy9lTD
— World Health Organization (WHO) (@WHO) February 6, 2020
Meanwhile, precautionary steps are taken up by different countries while putting a strict check on foreign visitors especially from China. Apart from the health concerns, since the outbreak of this acute respiratory disease, China has suffered several losses in the trade market. There Formula E race which was supposed to take place in China has also been called off while many Chinese mobile manufacturers are facing a sudden slow-down in their sale rate.
So, what exactly is Coronavirus?
The novel Coronavirus is a new strain of the virus that affects your entire respiratory system which appears like flu at the beginning, taking a more serious turn in just a few days. It affects the Mammalia group of the animal kingdom which also leads to kidney failure.
Currently, there is no cure for this new strain but there are some preventive steps to keep yourself safe. Always wear a mouth mask while travelling, wash your hands or keep it clean with an alcohol-based sanitizer, and avoid close contact with people who are sick, are some of the steps you can easily adopt in your daily routine to stay healthy.
