the number of confirmed coronavirus cases across the world quickly Rises
people are struggling to prevent the spread of the deadly respiratory disease
Kim bo-gyung sheds light on the typical symptoms and ways to avoid contracting
the disease with four cases of the Wuhan coronavirus confirmed in Korea many are
worried about the possibility of being infected in order to calm those concerns
it is helpful to know which symptoms are a sign that you should see a doctor and
what can be done to avoid getting sick as with other respiratory diseases
patients who have contracted the virus will develop a cough buildup of phlegm
and a slightly sore throat these are usually accompanied by a fever
there are any particular symptoms that differentiate the hon corona virus from
other diseases as a result people who have visited China especially the hoobat
area in the past two weeks and are showing symptoms should call one three
three nine and follow their instructions as the Wuhan corona virus doesn't have
any distinct symptoms the expert says that some basic rules should be followed
in order to prevent infection the easiest and most effective way to avoid
catching the disease is by washing your hands instead of a quick run under the
faucet people should wash their hands thoroughly under running water for at
least 30 seconds they should take enough time to clean every part of their hands
including between their fingers and underneath their fingernails the virus
enters the human body through the mucous membrane of the nose and mouth so wash
your hands frequently and if possible do not touch your face if your hands might
have been infected whenever walking along busy streets or
visiting medical institutions you should wear a mask to prevent the droplets to
carry viruses from spreading although the experts says wearing a mask
cannot prevent catching the virus 100% it can certainly be helpful if you are
not wearing a mask you need to cover your nose and mouth with
your sleeve when you cough or sneeze following coughing etiquette is the
first step to prevent the spread of the virus to other people people who need to
travel China should also take extra precautions in particular people who are
traveling in China should avoid contact with wild animals or poultry and should
not go to markets or medical institutions where there is an increased
possibility of being infected after returning from Wuhan if symptoms such as
fever and respiratory problems are shown within two weeks you should call 139 it
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