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Metro Manila (CNN Philippines) — Health officials and experts all over the world are closely monitoring and investigating an outbreak of respiratory illness caused by a novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV).
The current outbreak of novel coronavirus was first reported from Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019.
Additional cases are reported every day. As of March 19, the number of confirmed cases is over 190,000.
Locations with confirmed 2019-nCoV cases
Australia
Finland
Egypt
Afghanistan
Congo
Japan
Iran
Israel
Singapore
Taiwan
Kuwait
Thailand
Lebanon
Greece
Oman
Algeria
Croatia
United Arab Emirates
Austria
Belarus
United States
Vietnam
Brazil
Denmark
Estonia
What are the symptoms of novel coronavirus?
Health experts believe symptoms of the novel coronavirus (2019-nCov) may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after exposure.
For confirmed 2019-nCoV infections, reported illnesses have ranged from people being mildly sick to people being severely ill and the worst case, death.
Symptoms can include:
• Fever
• Cough
• Breathing difficulties
How can we protect ourselves from the novel coronavirus?
Global scientists are accelerating their work to develop a vaccine, effective antiviral drugs and, more immediately, contain the novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) strain from spreading further.
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
But there are everyday preventive actions we can take:
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you’re sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
How can infected people be treated?
There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for 2019-nCoV infection. People who are infected should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms.
For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions.
People who think they may have been exposed to the virus should contact their health care provider immediately.
Can humans become infected with a novel coronavirus of animal source?
Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans in China in 2002 and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans in Saudi Arabia in 2012.
Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. As surveillance improves around the world, more coronaviruses are likely to be identified.
What are the recommendations by the World Health Organizations for countries with cases of novel coronavirus?
WHO encourages all countries to enhance their surveillance for severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), to carefully review any unusual patterns of SARI or pneumonia cases and to notify WHO of any suspected or confirmed case of infection with novel coronavirus.
Countries are encouraged to continue strengthening their preparedness for health emergencies in line with the International Health Regulations (2005).
China
Philippines
Hong Kong
France
Macau
Germany
Sri Lanka
India
Georgia
Iraq
South Korea
Cambodia
Canada
Nepal
Italy
Malaysia
United Kingdom
Russia
Netherlands
Sweden
Lithuania
New Zealand
Nigeria
North Macedonia
Norway
Pakistan
Romania
Switzerland
Ireland
Iceland
Qatar
Andorra
Slovenia
Argentina
Djibouti
Dominican Republic
Ecuador
Gibraltar
Indonesia
Jordan
Latvia
Luxembourg
Mexico
Montenegro
Portugal
San Marino
Saudi Arabia
Senegal
Tunisia
Ukraine
Moldova
Burkina Faso
Martinique
Maldives
Jamaica
Bolivia
Bangladesh
Faroe Islands
Malta
Czechia
Peru
Turkey
Azerbaijan
Kazakhstan
Guadaloupe
Réunion
French Guiana
Cameroon
Honduras
Rwanda
D.R. Congo
Ghana
Liechtenstein
Ethiopia
Guatemala
Ivory Coast
Guam
Cuba
Jersey
Mongolia
Trinidad and Tobago
Aruba
Guyana
Kenya
Seychelles
Curaçao
Equatorial Guinea
Gabon
French Polynesia
Mayotte
Puerto Rico
Saint Barthelemy
Barbados
Liberia
Monaco
Saint Lucia
Saint Martin
Namibia
US Virgin Islands
Antigua and Barbuda
Eswatini
Bahrain
Benin
Bhutan
Gambia
Chile
Cayman Islands
Central African Republic
Guernsey
Guinea
Mauritania
Montserrat
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Somalia
Sudan
Suriname
Tanzania
Tongo
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