Revealing important information from 80 coronavirus deaths
The death toll from the new coronavirus pneumonia continues to rise. From the deaths, some doctors have learned some important information about the coronavirus.
As of 1:00 on January 27, 80 people in China have died from the new coronavirus pneumonia. Judging from the current situation, the deaths are still concentrated in Wuhan, with the number of deaths in Wuhan accounting for more than 78%.
According to the data found, there were 41 deaths revealed by gender and age, mostly men, and the average age was 70 years old. According to the previous study by The Lancet medical journal on the first 41 confirmed cases of coronavirus infection, the average age of the patients was 49 years old. Therefore, it is determined that most of the deaths are concentrated in the elderly.
From the onset of symptoms to diagnosis, from diagnosis to death, the key points at each of these steps are extremely important, delay will have a very high risk of death.
From the deaths that disclosed relevant information, it was found that from the onset of symptoms to diagnosis, the average time of this period was 6 days, of which 13.3% of the deceased had symptoms for more than 10 days before going to the hospital for diagnosis.
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| The situation of acute respiratory infection caused by the new strain of corona virus in China is very complicated. |
Additionally, of the 40 deaths that detailed their symptoms, 23 reported a history of previous illness, many of whom had chronic conditions such as high blood pressure and diabetes.
Health authorities in Hubei province (China) confirmed on January 29 that more people died related to the new coronavirus, bringing the total number of deaths from the epidemic to 132.
How the coronavirus spreads
Corona virus - NCoV is an acute respiratory disease and originated from Wuhan - China. This is a virus that can cause terrible epidemics such as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) or Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV).
Coronavirus can be transmitted from person to person through contact with an infected person’s bodily fluids. Depending on how contagious the coronavirus is, coughing, sneezing, or shaking hands can expose others.
Coronavirus can also be transmitted by touching an object that an infected person has touched and then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. Nurses and caregivers can also be exposed when handling patient waste.
Instructions for preventing diseases caused by corona virus
According to current world news, there is currently no vaccine to prevent the corona virus, so each individual should take preventive measures, such as avoiding contact with people with acute pneumonia or acute respiratory infections... and should wash their hands regularly.
If you are infected with coronavirus, stay home or avoid crowds, avoid contact with other people, and cover your mouth or nose when you sneeze.
Disinfect objects and surfaces you touch to avoid spreading illness to others.
You should wear a medical mask when going out in the environment to minimize exposure to airborne dangers.