2019 Novel

Coronavirus
(2019-nCoV)
 2019-nCoV
• Also known as Wuhan Coronavirus
• Contagious virus causing respiratory infection
• Belong to the group of coronaviruses
• Probably zoonotic in origin (not confirmed)
• Genetic sequence is similar to SARS-CoV and bat coronavirus
• Jan. 30, 2020: WHO declare it as global health emergency
• As of Feb. 2, 2020, there were 14,549 confirmed cases of infection
of which 14,375 came from China (Wuhan)
As of Feb. 2, 2020, there were 305 deaths
 2019-nCoV Epidemiology
• Early December 2019 – first known human infection
• Mid December 2019 – outbreak detected in Wuhan, China
• Animals sold for food suspected to be the reservoir or the
intermediary
• Many of the first identified infected were workers at Huanan Seafood
Market in China.
• Coronaviruses can also cause a variety of diseases in farm animals and
domesticated pets
 2019-nCoV
• Transmission:
- Human to human transmission through respiratory droplets
from coughs and sneezes within a range of about 6 feet.
• Manifestation:
- Flu-like symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, breathing
difficulties
- In severe cases, may lead to PNEUMONIA, acute respiratory
syndrome, kidney failure and death
 2019-nCoV
• Treatment: Supportive
• No vaccines yet
• Preventive Measures
1. Practice frequent and proper handwashing
2. Cover mouth and nose with a handkerchief or tissue when
coughing or sneezing.
3. Move away from people when coughing (cough etiquette).
4. Do not spit
 2019-nCoV
• Preventive Measures:
5. Dispose used tissues properly
6. Drink plenty of water
7. Avoid unprotected contact with farm or wild animals
8. Ensure that food is well-cooked
9. Use of alcohol or hand sanitizer
10. Seek early consultations if symptoms of cough or colds
persists
11. Maintain a healthy lifestyle to boost immunity.