It is created by a member of the coronavirus family that has never been found before. Like other coronaviruses, it has developed from animals. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has announced it a pandemic. Read below the coronavirus symptoms and causes.

According to the WHO, the most widespread symptoms of Covid-19 are restlessness, tiredness and a dry cough. Some patients may also have a runny nose, sore throat, nasal congestion and pains and cramps or diarrhoea. About 80% of people who understand Covid-19 experience a mild case – about as severe as a regular cold – and recover without requiring any special treatment.

As this is viral pneumonia, medicines are of no use. The antiviral drugs we have upon flu will not work, and there is currently no vaccine. Recovery depends on the energy of the immune system.

In the UK, the National Health Service (NHS) has identified the traits to look for as enduring either:

About one in six people, the WHO says, become severely ill. The elderly and people with underlying pathological problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, or persistent respiratory conditions, are at a more prominent risk of serious illness from Covid-19. Be careful in checking for coronavirus symptoms, you may get confused with pneumonia symptoms.

No. In the UK, the NHS advice is immediate that anyone with signs should stay at home for at least 7 days. If you live with other people, they should stay at home for at least 14 days, to circumvent spreading the disease outside the home. This appeals to everyone, regardless of whether they have travelled abroad.

Many countries have required travel bans and lockdown requirements to try and stop the spread of the virus. You should check with your regional authorities for the most advanced advice on exploring medical assistance.

China’s national health commission verified human-to-human transmission in January.