At least four types of coronaviruses cause “common cold” like symptoms every year. Most of us will get infected with one or more of these viruses at some point in our lives. A new coronavirus that originated in Wuhan, China has spread to over 100 countries in Asia, Europe, North America and the Middle East. This novel virus has been named SARS-CoV-2. The disease it causes is called Covid-19. Here are the chances that SARS-CoV-2 may impact your life:

• The SARS-CoV-2 Virus appears to be less fatal than the coronaviruses that caused SARS or MERS.
• SARS-CoV-2 fatality rate seems to be more similar to seasonal flu rather than the SARS or MERS virus.
• The fatality rate for SARS-CoV-2 in one study was over 2 percent.
• Government scientists estimate that the fatality rate of those infected could be below 1 percent, roughly the rate occurring in a severe flu season.
• Children seem less likely to be infected with SARS-CoV-2
• Men are more likely to die from an infection compared to women.
  • Men have weaker immune responses than women.
  • Men have higher rates of tobacco consumption than women.
  • Men have higher rates of Type 2 diabetes and high blood pressure than women.
• People infected with the virus produce tiny respiratory droplets when they breathe, talk, cough or sneeze, allowing the virus to travel through the air.
• Most respiratory droplets fall to the ground within a few feet.
• People who are in close contact with those infected will more likely become infected.
• Scientists don’t know how long the new coronavirus can live on surfaces.
• Preliminary research suggests that hot and humid environments may not slow down the pathogen’s spread.
  • Warm weather tends to inhibit influenza and milder coronaviruses.
• Infected people may be able to pass on the SARS-CoV-2 even if they have few obvious symptoms.
• Symptoms of SARS-CoV-2 infection include fever, cough and difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
• SARS-CoV-2 can cause lung lesions and pneumonia.
• Milder cases of SARS-CoV-2 may resemble the flu or a bad cold, making detection difficult.
• SARS-CoV-2 patients may exhibit gastrointestinal problems or diarrhea.
• Current estimates suggest that symptoms may appear in as few as two days or as long as 14 days after being exposed to the virus.
• Patients with mild cases are told to rest and drink plenty of fluids while the immune system does its job and heals itself.
• Most people with mild infections recover in about two weeks.
• To avoid getting infected follow the same general guidelines that experts recommend during flu season. 
  • Wash your hands frequently through the day.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Maintain a distance — at least six feet — from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

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