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Coronavirus Info:

2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus
identified as the cause of an outbreak of respiratory illness first detected in
Wuhan, China. Early on, many of the patients in the outbreak in Wuhan, China
reportedly had some link to a large seafood and animal market, suggesting
animal-to-person spread. However, a growing number of patients reportedly have
not had exposure to animal markets, suggesting person-to-person spread is
occurring. CDC considers the United States to be low risk at this time.

Symptoms:

Patients
with confirmed 2019-nCoV infection have reportedly had mild to severe
respiratory illness with symptoms of:

fever

cough

shortness of breath

CDC believes at this time that symptoms
of 2019-nCoV may appear in as few as 2 days or as long as 14 after exposure.

Prevention:

There
is currently no vaccine to prevent 2019-nCoV infection. The best way to prevent
infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus. Right now, 2019-nCoV has not
been found to be spreading in the United States, so there are no additional
precautions recommended for the general public to take. However, as a reminder,
CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of
respiratory viruses, including:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least
20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed
hands.

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay home when you are sick.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw
the tissue in the trash.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and
surfaces.

Treatment:

There
is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for 2019-nCoV infection. People
infected with 2019-nCoV should receive supportive care to help relieve
symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital
organ functions. People who think they may have been exposed to 2019-nCoV
should contact your healthcare provider immediately. Please call the healthcare facility before you present.

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