Coronavirus has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization (WHO). So, is it time to panic?
for those who become infected. Don’t panic, though: This could be an overestimate given there’s probably a large number of infected people who don't have severe enough symptoms to warrant a hospital visit , reportsmean some people are walking around with the infection and unknowingly spreading the virus.
Also, once a person becomes infected, recovery basically depends on the strength of the person’s immune system. That means extremely young and elderly people, along with people with weakened immune systems, areThere’s currently no vaccine for this novel coronavirus, nor are there specific treatments for this strain of the virus , according to the. But take a deep breath. Even though the coronavirus is in nearly every headline you read these days, you don't need to lose sleep over it.
“Remember, the flu can kill,” says Dr. Kohl. “That’s what makes picking up these new diseases so tricky, particularly during cold and flu season. They look the same. That’s why we have to be watchful about where patients have traveled and who they have been exposed to.”
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