A pneumonia outbreak(肺炎爆发) was first reported in Central China's Wuhan city in December. The disease, which has spread across China and beyond，is caused by a novel coronavirus. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses named after their appearance, a crown. The coronavirus pneumonia is new. Here's is something that we should know.
How did the coronavirus begin?
The coronavirus, or what is now known as COVID-19, began at an animal and seafood market in the city of Wuhan and has since spread to several other countries. Scientists believe that some people liked eating wild animals in the market and they caught the coronavirus from bats. The disease began spreading from people to people.
What are the symptoms (症状)of the patients?
Patients who are infected with the disease have a fever, cough at first, then develop into pneumonia and become seriously ill. They have shortness of breath. If they are not cured, they will die in the end.
What should we do?
The novel coronavirus pneumonia is a deadly disease and has spread to many other countries. In order to beat the disease, we should take the following action for protection of life and control of the novel coronavirus.
Remember to wear masks no matter where you are.
Stay at home and go out only when you need to.
Wash your hands often with soap or disinfectant(消毒液) and water for at least 20 seconds.
Clean frequently touched objects and surfaces of them.
Don't touch your eyes, nose and mouth.
Don't have close contact with people who are sick.
Go to see the doctors if you are feeling sick.
Check your temperature regularly.
Take exercise in an open space or at home to stay healthy.
Change bad eating habits and have a healthy lifestyle.
This is a common war to humans all across the world! It's a war without guns, bombs, or smoke. But it's a war with virus. Let's join hands together to fight against it. We are sure to win.
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| The of it | Novel coronavirus, or COVID-19 |
| of it | Scientists believe that some people in Wuhan wild animals in a market and caught the coronavirus from bats and spread the virus to other people. |
| Symptoms of it | Patients coronavirus disease have a fever, cough, then develop into pneumonia. They heavily. The virus even causes in the end. |
| Ways to people and control of it | Remember to wear masks wherever you are. Stay at home and go out only when it is . Wash your hands often with soap or disinfectant and water for at least 20 seconds. Clean frequently touched objects and surfaces. Don't touch your eyes, nose and mouth. having close contact with patients with confirmed cases. Have your temperature regularly. Take exercise to stay healthy in an open space or at home. Change bad eating habits and have a healthy lifestyle. |
