Coronavirus: Five things you need to know
The new virus is part of the coronavirus family, which includes the common cold, Sars and MersHowever, the virus is making some people seriously ill and killing a small number in China.an average of 600 people die from complications of flu in the UK every yearAnd the risk of getting coronavirus is tiny compared to flu, because of all the precautions currently in place in the UK.
Microscopic droplets from coughs are the most likely way the new virus spreads, so quarantining or isolating those returning from Wuhan is going to lower that risk even further.There are no specific medicines or vaccines for the new virus, and antibiotics don't work either .Scientists are working hard to develop a vaccine, but this will have to be tested in trials first, so it could be some time before it's ready.
Older people and those with other health conditions, such as asthma, heart disease, cancer and diabetes, are most vulnerable to the new virus. Although anyone of any age can get it, and the number of cases is rising every day in China, only a small proportion of people are dying from it.You might be starting to see people wearing them in the UK, butThat's because they are generally too loose, don't cover the eyes and can't be worn for long periods.
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