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The Alarming Dilemma

that the world is facing today!

THE NOVEL
CORONAVIRUS
ACUTE RESPIRATORY DISEASE

December, 2019: The genesis of


NCOV - ARD
China has been battling the outbreak of 
pneumonia-like illnesses first detected in the
central city of Wuhan in Dec. 2019 for over a
month.

More than
With a Mortality Rate of 31,000

2.6%
infected people

560
lives were claimed by
NCOV

World Health Organization's


Compared to MERS-COV with 35%
Record
HOW IS IT TRANSMITTED?
Most often, it is transmitted from person-to-
person which happens among close contacts
(about 6 feet). Person-to-person spread is
thought to occur mainly via respiratory droplets
produced when an infected person coughs or
sneezes.

Confirmed Cases in the


Philippines
Currently, there are 3 confirmed cases and 155
pending test results for 2019 Novel Corona Virus
Acute Respiratory Disease.

Look out for these SYMPTOMS!

FEVER COUGH DIFFICULTY IN BREATHING

PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURED!


In order to protect oneself from the virus, the following must be done:
Always
Frequent and Practice Have a
Proper Proper Cough Healthy
Handwashing Etiquette Lifestyle

There is still no Cure nor Vaccine


for NCov - ARD
Most of the pharmaceutical laboratories worldwide
are currently researching on antidotes to fight and
cure the NCOV - ARD. But as for today, the only thing
we can do is to have a proper hygiene and a healthy
lifestyle.

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