Novel Corona Virus in Pakistan? Novel Corona Virus symptoms

Since the detection of a new strain of corona virus, Novel Corona Virus 2019 abbreviated as 2019-nCoV, in China, there has been a lot of discussion about this newly discovered virus on the internet. Social media including twitter, instagram, facebook and whatsapp are seen to spread a lot of information and myths about novel corona virus 2019.  A lot of people around the globe contacted team Vet in Pakistan to discuss the different aspects of the Novel Corona Virus 2019. The owners were concerned about the possible transmission of novel corona virus by eating mutton or through pets. There were also questions if the novel corona virus has entered in Pakistan? and what are the symptoms of  Novel Corona Virus 2019 borne disease? How to control poultry disease using easily available herbs at home? Read here

how many cases of corona virus reported in Pakistan?
Novel Corona Virus 2019 was first reported in China

Social Media trends about Novel Corona Virus 2019


As there were some stories by high profile social media platforms about the spread of Novel Corona Virus 2019 from China to Pakistan as the Pakistani students were there studying in different universities of China, we find it necessary to address the topic in detail in the light of evidence so that people may get answers about the most common questions arising in one's mind about novel corona virus 2019. We shall discuss all the facts in detail below, so read till the end.

What is 2019-nCoV? When was first case reported?


Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that can cause disease both in animals and humans. Some Coronaviruses infect humans and cause mild to severe respiratory diseases as the corona virus usually affects the lower respiratory tract. The 2019-nCoV (2019 novel Corona Virus) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been identified in humans before 2019. The Novel Corona Virus 2019 was first detected in Wuhan, China in December 2019.

How many cases of Novel Corona Virus been reported in Pakistan so far?


As of 05 February 2020, not a single case of 2019-nCoV has been reported in Pakistan. 2019-nCoV is from the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), but it is not the same virus. the 2019-nCoV is relatively stable. Compared to an influenza virus, the 2019-nCoV is less likely to undergo genetic mutations. The incubation period is the time between infection and the onset of clinical symptoms of disease.

What are the signs and symptoms of Novel Corona Virus 2019?


According to WHO, the current estimates of the incubation period range from 1-12.5 days. Based on information from other coronavirus diseases, such as MERS and SARS, the incubation period of 2019-nCoV could be up to 14 days. Major symptoms include cough, fever, and shortness of breath.

Minor symptoms include sputum production, coughing blood or blood-stained mucus, and headache. The 2019-nCoV is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through contact with an infected person or through respiratory droplets for example, coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.

How can we prevent getting effected from Novel Corona Virus 2019?


Currently there is no vaccination available for Novel Corona Virus 2019. Therefore, it is important that everyone should practice good respiratory hygiene. For example, sneeze or cough into a flexed elbow, or use a tissue paper and discard it immediately into a closed bin. Frequent handwashing with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand rub is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of this virus.

What is the effective treatment for Novel Corona Virus 2019?


Currently there is no specific drug or antiviral available; scientists are trying antiretroviral drugs to treat this virus. while the virus probably emerged in animals, it is now spreading from person-to-person. there is no evidence that migratory wild birds carry 2019-nCoV or spread this virus. at present there is no evidence that pets such as cats and dogs have been infected or have spread 2019-nCoV. there is no evidence that you could get 2019-nCoV by eating animal meat.

NOTE: The World Health Organization https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019 The Center of Diseases Control and Prevention (USA) https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ and The Ministry of National Health Services Regulation and Coordination, Government of Pakistan http://www.nhsrc.gov.pk/ have web links on this developing situation and these links are being regularly updated.

Share this information with your beloved ones to take preventive measures before it is too late!

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