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All you need to know about the deadly novel CORONAVIRUS.

By- Dt. Prashant Shukla

(Nutrition Advisor & Consultant Dietitian)

January 30, 2020

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared a global health emergency over a new coronavirus that has killed at least 361 people in China following an outbreak in the central city of Wuhan, forcing a government lockdown in almost 20 cities that, in effect, has quarantined an estimated 56 million people.

More than 17,300 cases have been reported worldwide, most of them in China's Hubei province. A man from Wuhan also died in the Philippines on February 2, becoming the first death outside of China.

The infection is now more widespread than the 2002-2003 severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) outbreak, which also originated in China, in terms of affected people but not deaths.

Here is what you need to know:

What is Coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that usually cause respiratory illness. They include viruses that cause the common cold and more serious illnesses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Symptoms

According to the WHO, signs of infection include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.

In more severe cases, it can lead to pneumonia, SARS, kidney failure and even death.

The incubation period of the coronavirus remains unknown. Some sources say it could be between 10 and 14 days.

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Symptoms of coronavirus

How deadly is it?

  

Some experts say it may not be as deadly as other types of coronavirus such as SARS, which killed nearly 800 people worldwide, more than 300 in China alone - during a 2002-2003 outbreak that also originated in China.

What is being done to stop it from spreading?

Scientists are working on a vaccine but have warned one is unlikely to be available for mass distribution before 2021.

Chinese authorities have effectively sealed off Wuhan, and have placed restrictions on travel to and from several other cities, affecting some 56 million people.

The move was meant to "resolutely contain the momentum of the epidemic spreading" and protect lives, the central city's special command centre against the virus said, according to state broadcaster CCTV.

Many airlines have cancelled flights to China, while some countries have banned Chinese nationals from entering and have evacuated their citizens from Wuhan.

MERS, which did not spread as widely, was more deadly, killing one-third of those it infected.

In China, however, the infection is more widespread than SARS in terms of case numbers.

What foods should I eat when I catch a Virus?.

Nutrition management is very importent in coronavirus because it is a supportive treatment and diet play a very vital role when your body infected by the virus. It gives you immunity and help to feight with the virus and protect your body and organs.

Hydration

   

It is important to stay hydrated by drinking plenty of fluids. Healthful, clear liquids such as water are best, but ginger ale and peppermint or ginger tea are also good.

Sports drinks contain electrolytes. These are also good to drink, but people should be wary of the sugar content of sports drinks, as too much sugar can lead to diarrhea.

It is important to drink plenty of fluids to prevent dehydration, but most of these should be consumed between meals. This avoids speeding the movement of food through the intestine.

Nutrition

  

A healthful diet can help boost the body's immune system, and this can help in managing Coronavirus. Dietary choices can also affect the incidence of coronavirus.

Eating smaller, more frequent meals can also help, especially when these meals incorporate the following:

• oral rehydration beverages, such as Pedialyte
• yogurt, especially brands containing "live cultures" of acidophilus
• oatmeal, or cream of wheat
• bananas
• plain pasta or noodles
• boiled eggs
• white toast or crackers
• boiled or mashed potatoes
• applesauce
• Stop  animal foods
• Incrase the consumption of fruits and vegitables
• Intake good amount of protien
• Add rich antioxident foods in your diet
• Avoid oily and spicy foods