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Coronavirus Outbreak is a major concern globally. Originating in China, it has taken the world by storm and the number of cases found is rapidly rising. It has triggered a major health scare to the world, causing health authorities to look for a possible solution to the alarming issue. India is concerned too as numerous cases have been reported so far across Rajasthan, Delhi, Karnataka, Jammu and Kashmir, and Kerala.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

The cases reported are on a rise especially in metropolitan cities like Bengaluru and New Delhi which are the prime locations for service class people. There is also fear among people as so far <\/span>73 cases of Coronavirus<\/span><\/a> have been detected across the nation. There are limited resources available to analyze how rapidly the virus is spreading and so is for the treatment. The probable solution then is prevention and the Indian Government has been running awareness campaigns via phone calls and advertisements.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

So what is a coronavirus and whom does it affect? What are its symptoms and possible cure? And, is there any prevention? We here at Colive, today will answer all your queries regarding the outbreak of coronavirus in India.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

What is Coronavirus?\u00a0<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"What<\/p>\n

The first coronavirus was isolated from a chicken embryo in 1937 by Chinese Researchers. The virus was earlier thought of being capable of only infecting the birds and rodents but sooner in the 1960s it was found in humans too. The evidence of coronavirus in humans was found in the nose of people suffering from a common cold. Unlike the common cold Rhinovirus, coronavirus spreads fastly with its ability to multiply rapidly. The term \u2018corona\u2019 in coronavirus has its origins in the Latin language and means crown because of its crown-like projections when observed microscopically.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coronavirus infections usually occur during the months of Winter and last until Spring. The common symptoms seen in a coronavirus patient are common cold and often falling sick because of it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coronavirus Cases Discovered So Far<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"The<\/p>\n

In recent months, the first case of coronavirus was discovered in China\u2019s Wuhan in December 2019. The condition was named Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) and SARS Coronavirus 2 was identified as the main reason for it. Soon it spread to other provincial divisions of the country by the end of January 2020. And a total of 119,419 cases of the disease have been detected in the country <\/span>causing a total of 4,300 deaths.<\/span><\/a> Most of the cases discovered in China initially were in the ones linked with animal or seafood market. Since the virus took the form of an epidemic, it was later realized that it could even spread from one person to the other.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Coronavirus became a major health concern globally and was then declared a \u2018Global Health Emergency\u2019 by WHO by the end of January 2020. In India, the condition was first found in a student of Kerala on January 30, 2020, who had just returned from Wuhan University. Two more cases were discovered in the state on February 2<\/span>nd <\/span>and 3<\/span>rd <\/span>respectively but all <\/span>the three patients recovered<\/span><\/a> successfully. Major states like Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Maharashtra, Jammu and Kashmir, Punjab, Haryana, and Telangana were the next, where the outbreak spread its wings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

On March 3<\/span>rd<\/span>, a total of 24 people (21 Italians and 3 Indians) residing in Jaipur\u2019s South Delhi Hotel were shifted to an ITPB camp for testing. 15 of them were tested positive for coronavirus. And, so far most cases of the virus have been seen in Rajasthan. Out of the total 17 positive cases, <\/span>15 were found in Italian tourists<\/span><\/a>. Major cities like Bengaluru and Pune were the next targets where four and two cases were discovered respectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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A total of 73 cases of Coronavirus have been found in India \/ Source: India Today<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

On March 10, the total number of cases found in India was 50 and as of March 12, 73 people have been tested positive with coronavirus. Some adequate measures have been taken by the Indian Government like awareness campaigns through phone calls and advertisements. Even people returning from countries like Italy, China, and other COVID-19 infected countries are being screened at the airports. On March 11, countries like Italy, South Korea, China, Hong Kong, Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Iran, Malaysia, France, Spain, and Germany were declared \u2018No-Go\u2019 Zones.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Even the gates at the Indo-Bangladesh border and Indo-Myanmar border in the North-East have been closed to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Moreover, all primary schools in Delhi-NCR have been closed till March 31<\/span>st<\/span>, as a precautionary measure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Symptoms of Coronavirus<\/b><\/h4>\n

\"Symptoms<\/p>\n

The symptoms of coronavirus are similar to that of flu, like cough and high fever. However, numerous other symptoms have been commonly seen among the patients of coronavirus. <\/span><\/p>\n

COVID-19 typically begins with a fever and dry cough. After a week, breathing problems like difficulty in breathing are evident. The infection rarely causes a runny nose, sneezing or sore throat. In the rarest cases, some symptoms may include lung issues and kidney failure.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

According to <\/span>the Chinese CDC<\/span>, 80% of the cases of infections were mild and could be treated at home. The typical symptoms here are fever and cough. Around 13% were severe with conditions like pneumonia and a shortage of breath. Where 4.7% of the cases were critical with symptoms like lung failure and multiorgan failure, only 2% of the cases can be fatal. The symptoms of mild cases can last for two weeks, while severe cases can last for 3-6 weeks, and among the ones who have died, it lasted for 2-8 weeks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Coronavirus is less common in children and the risks grow in adults. <\/span>WHO revealed <\/span><\/a>that only a few children were diagnosed with the symptoms of the disease.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

How Does Coronavirus Spread?<\/strong><\/h4>\n

The first case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 was found in Wuhan, China in a person who was in close proximity to the animal and seafood market. Initially, it was thought that the disease could only spread via contact with animals. But, since the disease soon spread to other regions of China within a month and now has taken the form of an epidemic, it is established that it can even spread from one human to the other.<\/span><\/p>\n

Research has revealed that the disease can transmit via fluids like mucus in the respiratory tracts. Some ways in which the COVID-19 can spread are:<\/span><\/p>\n