As the cases are on the rise, here is the list of Do's and Don'ts that you must follow to prevent getting affected from this disease.

Do's

• Weak mask to be safe and avoid getting contaminated with the virus
• Use sanitizer frequently for hands to make sure the virus is not transmitted
• Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing and make sure to dispose off the
• Wash your hands frequently with soap before touching your face or eating anything
• If you have fever, cough or flu-like symptoms, make sure to visit your nearest doctor.
• Read the travel advisory by the Ministry of Health and Welfare.
• Stay away and maintain distance from people showing flu-like symptoms

• Do not touch your face, nose or mouth without sanitizing your hands
• Do not come closer to people with flu-like symptoms
• Do not visit crowded places to avoid transmission
• Do not spread misinformation about coronavirus
• Do not eat uncooked meat or eggs as it may contain virus

What is Coronavirus?

The Wuhan coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a type of common virus that can cause an infection in your nose, sinuses or upper throat. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that get their name from the way it looks under a microscope - they are spherical and their surfaces have "crown"-like spikes. Coronavirus can cause illnesses like the common cold and more severe diseases like Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Some detailed investigation shows that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans.

Symptoms

Coronavirus infections have a wide range of symptoms which include fever and breathing difficulties, runny nose and sore throat. A mild case of coronavirus can cause cold-like symptoms, while a severe case can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), kidney failure and can even lead to death.