The Corona virus is a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, Corona viruses cause respiratory tract infections that are typically mild, such as the common cold, though rarer from such as SARS, MERS, and COVID-19 can be lethal. Symptoms vary in other species: in Chickens, they cause a respiratory tract disease, while in cows and pigs they cause diarrhea. There are yet to be vaccines or antiviral drugs to prevent or treat human Corona virus infections.
The outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in a live seafood, poultry and wild animal market, but it has now appeared in 11 other countries, including the United States. According to Chinese authorities, the Corona virus has killed at least 56 people and sickened at least 2,000.
The United States Government is not as worried as the citizens that live in the country. Citizens in the U.S are panicking because it’s a new virus- I don’t blame them because that’s good that all the citizens in the U.S are very cautious and aware. The U.S government is not as concerned as they believe they’ll get a cure very soon and warned all citizens to stay clean- always wash hands, keep distance around sick people, and stay home if you are sick.
The Corona virus has still to this day is spreading its more on the other side of the planet. The virus has infected more than 113,700 in at least 97 countries. Japan has 1100; S Korea 7,400; Iran 7,100; Italy has 9,100; China 80,700; and the U.S. has 600 plus.
In conclusion, we need to take this virus very seriously and stay very healthy so it won’t spread continually before we find a cure. Healthy as in always keep hands clean and try not to touch your face too much and avoid all contact with sick people and watch out for what you eat.
By Jesus Mendez
PRA 411 