You all know that there are different types of viruses.
There are many outbreaks of various viruses such as the Swine Flu, AIDS, etc that have been identified.
Once identified they are then cured. You all know this.
Over the past month, an infectious virus, has infected hundreds of people in many countries across the world.
A virus like this has never been seen before and it is very different.
It is called the Coronovirus and it started in Wuhan, China.
The Chinese Government officials have said the virus spread from the Seafood Market.
People were infected here. The Coronavirus can also be spread by animals, pets and bats.
The virus is very dangerous and can severely damage the lung.
The virus can lead to difficulty in breathing, pneumonia and ordinary organ function can be damaged.
In some cases it can also cause death.
Till now in China 440 people have been affected due to the virus.
Till 22nd January, 9 people have died because of the virus.
In Thailand 2 people were detected with the virus,
in Japan 1 person was detected with the virus,
in South Korea 1 person was detected with the virus
and in the USA one person has been infected with the virus as well.
In Australia due to a person's cough like symptoms, Doctors suspect an infection of the virus.
Since the virus is new, there's no vaccine or treatment available for the Coronavirus.
People are advised to avoid close contact with dead or living animals.
Wash your hands frequently and maintain proper hygiene.
Avoid consuming raw seafood or animal meats.
Also avoid undercooked animal meats. Please be very careful.
Indian Government has ordered all the airlines having flights from China & Hong Kong
to ask its passengers if they visited China's Wuhan province in the last 14 days.
The passengers have to fill up a form mention if they are experiencing any flu like symptoms.
They will be then taken to a health centre for a check up to detect if they are infected with the virus.
This is prevent the virus from spreading all over India.