Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that predominantly infect animals, but in some cases can be transmitted to humans. Usually, diseases caused by coronaviruses proceed in a mild form, without causing severe symptoms.

How is coronavirus transmitted?

airborne (when coughing, sneezing, talking)

airborne dust (with dust particles in the air)

contact-household way (through handshakes, household items)

Transmission Factors:

-air (basic);
-food and household items contaminated by the virus.

Like other respiratory viruses, coronavirus spreads through drops that form when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

In addition, it can spread when an infected person touches any contaminated surface, such as a door handle. People become infected when they touch their mouth, nose, or eyes with soiled hands.

Symptoms coronavirus

(In the vast majority of cases, these symptoms are associated not with coronavirus, but with the usual SARS.)

Main symptoms

high body temperature
cough (dry or with a little sputum)
dyspnea
chest tightness

Rare symptoms

headache
hemoptysis
diarrhea
nausea, vomiting

Symptoms may occur within 14 days after contact with an infectious patient. Symptoms are in many ways similar to many respiratory diseases, often mimic the common cold, and may be like the flu.

Do you have similar symptoms?

If you have similar symptoms, consider the following:

__In the last two weeks, have you visited high-risk areas (countries where many cases of coronavirus infection have been reported)?

Have you been in contact with someone who has visited the high-risk areas (countries where many cases of coronavirus infection have been reported) in the last two weeks?__

If the answer to this question is positive, the symptoms should be treated as carefully as possible: you should immediately consult a doctor to confirm the diagnosis and receive the necessary medical care.