Health Ministry gives update on coronavirus, 9452 persons under community surveillance

Amid scare of vel Coronavirus, Ministry of Health on Sunday took to Twitter and issued an update on status of virus in India. According to Ministry, a total of 9452 persons are currently under community surveillance in India. Out of total 1510 samples that have been tested, three were alrey reported positive from Kerala. 

Issuing furr updates, health ministry said that "Universal screening for all flights from Singapore and Thailand besides Hong Kong and China is alrey ongoing at earmarked aero-bridges. screening of passengers is w on at all 21 airports, International Seaports and border crossings." Giving statistics, it said that as of w, 1818 flights and 1,97,192 passengers have been screened so far. 

Ministry of Health issues helpline number

Harsh Vardhan-led Ministry of Health has issued a helpline number for queries on vel Coronavirus. According to ministry, a 24*7 Call Centre will be active for responding to queries. vel coronavirus helpline number is: +91-11-23978046

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About Coronavirus

According to World Health Organisation (WHO), Coronaviruses are transmitted between animals and people. WHO stated that "detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans." 

WHO furr stated that common signs of virus include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties. Furr, in severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure or can even prove to be fatal. 

Speaking about preventions, WHO said that regular hand washing, covering mouth and se when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs, avoiding close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing is necessary.

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Wuhan on lockdown

In wake of Coronavirus outbreak, China has put Wuhan and Huanggang under a lockdown, suspending public transport in and out of city, stated international reports. virus which was first reported to World Health Organization on December 31 is currently under investigation by scientists to understand destructive potential of new virus, kwn as 2019-nCoV, as per reports. Currently, virus has killed as many as 80 people in China until w.

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