Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19): What you need to know<br />With the spread of the new Corona virus, there are many questions that revolve in the human mind about it, and in this article we will try to answer as many of them as possible.<br />1- What is the new corona virus?<br />The new corona virus, known as (COVID-19) is a type of corona virus, but it has not been detected before. The infection with this type of corona is not the same as any other type of this family, and the virus was first discovered at the end of 2019 in the Chinese city of Wuhan.<br />2- Are coronaviruses new?<br />As we mentioned, there are different types of corona virus, and this is something that is important to know.<br />Among the most important types of corona viruses that have spread previously are: Middle East Respiratory Corona (MERS-CoV) and SARS Corona Virus (SARS-CoV).<br />3- What is the source of the new corona virus?<br />When studying the new Corona virus, it was found that it was transmitted from infected animals for the first time and then to humans. After that, the virus became transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person. The source of the new Corona virus is due to a specific type of bat spread in China, and some studies suggest that it may be due to some types of marine animals eaten by the Chinese people.<br />4- How does COVID-19 spread?<br />People can become infected with COVID-19 through other people who have the virus. The disease can be transmitted from person to person through small droplets that are scattered from the nose or mouth when a person with Covid-19 coughs or sneezes. These droplets fall on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people can then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces and then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also get COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets that come out of an infected person when they cough or exhale. It is therefore very important to keep a distance of more than 1 meter (3 feet) from the sick person.<br />5- Can the virus that causes Covid-19 disease be transmitted through the air?<br />Studies conducted to date indicate that the virus that causes COVID-19 is primarily transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air. See the answer to the previous question: “How does COVID-19 spread?<br />6- Can a person contract the disease through a person who has no symptoms?<br />The main mode of transmission of the disease is through respiratory droplets that a person excretes when coughing. The chances of contracting Covid-19 disease by someone who is completely asymptomatic is reduced. But many people with the disease have only mild symptoms. This is especially true in the early stages of the disease. Therefore, it is possible to contract Covid-19 disease by a person who, for example, has a mild cough and does not feel ill<br /><br />7- Can the new corona virus be transmitted through food?<br />It is known so far that the Corona virus is transmitted from an infected person to a healthy person through respiratory droplets, and there is no evidence of its transmission through food.<br />But it is important before eating or preparing food that you wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.<br />It is also recommended to wash hands several times during the day, especially after using the toilet, coughing, sneezing or touching different surfaces.<br />8- Can I catch Covid-19 disease through the feces of an infected person?<br />The risks of transmission of COVID-19 through the faeces of an infected person are small. While initial investigations indicate that the virus may be present in the faeces in some cases, its spread through this pathway is not a major feature.<br />9- Is it possible for the virus to be transmitted through parcels from China?<br />This is one of the most common questions about the new corona virus, is the corona virus transmitted through parcels?<br />The information currently available indicates that this is not possible, as the virus cannot live for a long time outside the human body.<br />10- Does high air temperature help eliminate the virus?<br />In general, the spread of influenza and cold viruses decreases in the summer and when temperatures rise, but does the same apply to the new Corona virus?<br />It is not yet known if rising air temperatures will help reduce the spread of the Corona virus.<br />11- What are the symptoms of infection with the new corona virus?<br />Infection with the new coronavirus is associated with a number of different symptoms, which are:<br />Respiratory infection, whether acute or mild<br />• an increase in body temperature<br />• cough<br />• breathing difficulties.<br />It is worth noting that the incubation period of the virus extends from two to 14 days, which means that the human body may contain the virus without showing any symptoms for a period of 14 days, but it is contagious during this period as well.<br />12- When should I seek medical help?<br />It is important that you seek medical help if the above symptoms appear to you.<br />You should also go to the nearest medical center in case you are in contact with people infected with the virus, or you are on a travel trip to a country where the virus is spreading.<br />13- How do I protect myself from infection with the Corona virus?<br />Here are the most important ways that will help you protect yourself from infection with the Corona virus:<br />• Wash hands frequently during the day for at least 20 seconds using soap and water<br />• Use alcohol sanitizers to clean hands in case you are unable to wash hands<br />• Keep a distance of at least one meter from people who are coughing or sneezing<br />• Avoid touching the eyes, nose and mouth during the day<br />• Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing, either using a tissue and dispose of it in the container, or if a tissue is not available, use the inside of the elbow.<br />• If you feel some tiredness and the symptoms mentioned above, you should stay at home and seek medical help.<br />• Keep track of everything that is going on around you about the disease, especially in the country in <br />15- Are antibiotics effective in treatment?<br />Unfortunately, antibiotics are not effective in treating coronavirus infection.<br />In general, antibiotics are used to treat bacterial, not viral, infections.<br />16- Do I have to wear a mask?<br />Many are wondering about the effectiveness of masks in protecting against infection with the new Corona virus.<br />People who do not have any symptoms of the disease should not wear masks, but it is necessary if they do not have a cough or pneumonia, and people working in the medical sector, or in the event of dealing with an infected person.<br />17- Does the virus live on surfaces?<br />It is not known how long the new corona virus lives on surfaces, but from the available information, it behaves like different corona viruses.<br />This means that the virus may live for several hours or a few days on surfaces.<br />If there is a suspicion that a sweeper contains viruses, sterilize and clean it thoroughly before touching it.<br /><br />