Video Transcript for Introduction to Coronavirus

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Welcome to this module on the “Introduction to Coronaviruses”.
Overview
Welcome to this module on the “Introduction to Coronaviruses”.
The news nowadays is full of reports on coronavirus. Everyone is panicking and scared. In this scenario,
being aware and creating awareness will definitely help. This course aims at providing you with a
background of the Coronavirus outbreak, and suggesting ways to keep yourself, and others safe.

Learning Objectives
By the end of this topic, you will be able to:
• Define Coronavirus
• Identify the different types of Coronaviruses
• Identify the countries affected by Coronaviruses
Introduction
Coronaviruses or (CoV) are the viruses belonging to a large family, causing illness ranging from common
cold to more severe diseases.
These diseases include:
• Middle East Respiratory Syndrome or (MERS-CoV) and
• Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome or (SARS-CoV)
Let's now learn about Novel Coronavirus.
Novel Coronavirus or (nCoV)
• A novel Coronavirus or nCoV has been identified as a new strain that has not been previously
identified in humans
• However, an outbreak of unusual respiratory condition was first reported in Wuhan, China, due to
the infection caused by novel Coronavirus, now known as COVID-19.
Now that we have learnt about novel Coronavirus, let us discuss about Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome Coronavirus 2.
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2 or (SARS - CoV-2)
• The International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses or I.C.T.V. announced “Severe Acute
Respiratory Syndrome Coronavirus 2, or SARS - CoV-2” as the name of the new virus.
• It is genetically associated with the Coronavirus that is responsible for the SARS outbreak of 2003.
• However, when related, they found both the viruses to be different.
COVID - 19
• Further, on 11th February 2020, the World Health Organization or W.H.O., announced COVID-19
as the name of this disease and the “COVID-19 virus” as the virus responsible for this disease.
• Based upon the transmission rate, the W.H.O has declared the outbreak of the COVID-19 as a
global health emergency.
Countries Affected by Coronavirus
• A recent survey by the Centre for Disease Control or C.D.C. reports that till now COVID-19 has
affected many countries around the world, including one international conveyance.
This was a brief intro about Coronavirus. Let’s recap what we have learnt so far.
Key takeaways
• Coronaviruses are viruses belonging to a large family, causing illness ranging from the common
cold to more severe diseases.
• One should take necessary precautions to prevent the infection spread.