The Chinese coronavirus spread to Japan to South Korea

South Korea on Monday (20/01) reported cases of infection novel coronavirus first. The virus is the same as coronavirus which since last December infected hundreds of people in the city of Wuhan, China, as well as two people in Thailand and one person in Japan.

Infection novel coronavirus cause pneumonia-like symptoms such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Since its first appearance, this virus has killed three people in China. The number is now increasing.

The spread of coronavirus in South Korea

Infection cases coronavirus first in South Korea happened to a 35-year-old woman who left Wuhan, China. He showed symptoms of high fever when he arrived at Incheon International Airport, Seoul, South Korea, Sunday (19/1) yesterday.

According to a statement by the South Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC), the patient was immediately isolated and it was confirmed that he had not been exposed to other people. He was quarantined at the Incheon Hospital and is now in stable condition.

The patient said that he had been experiencing symptoms of fever and chills since Saturday (18/1). He has also taken flu medicine that he obtained from a hospital in Wuhan, as reported by the KCDC.

The KCDC also stated that in order to prevent the transmission of coronavirus like what happened in China, everyone including passengers and crew members was also investigated. There was no further information regarding the flight or the patient's health.

The spread that has occurred to several countries shows how serious the threat this virus carries. Therefore, China's National Health Commission has continued to step up prevention efforts over the past few weeks.

On January 1, Chinese health authorities closed the Huanan Market, which is thought to be the first site for the virus to appear. The city government has also given orders to install infrared thermometers at airports, terminals, train stations and docks since January 14.

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How to prevent transmission coronavirus

Launch World Health Organization (WHO), coronavirus is a large family of several viruses that cause various respiratory disorders. They range from the common cold to more severe ones such as acute respiratory syndrome (SARS).

Coronavirus was the cause of the SARS outbreak in southern China and a number of countries in 2002. Before finally disappearing, this epidemic had attacked thousands of people and resulted in more than 800 people died.

Genetic analysis shows that the virus currently attacking China is similar to the virus that causes SARS. However, it has not been confirmed whether transmission can occur between humans or only from infected animals.

To prevent transmission, WHO advises the public to avoid direct contact with live animals, especially in areas already infected with the virus. People also have to cook meat, chicken, fish and eggs until they are completely cooked.

WHO warns that the coronavirus in China may be transmitted from humans under certain conditions. Therefore, people are advised to avoid close contact with other people who have colds, flu, or show other symptoms of respiratory disorders.

If there are residents who feel these symptoms, they must also immediately see a doctor for further examination. The slightest precautionary measure means big in preventing the spread of this virus.