The unawareness and lack of information about coronavirus has left people around the world whether they should postpone or cancel their pending travel plans. If you are one of them and not able take appropriate decision regarding your upcoming travel plans then this blog is for you. Here you will get all the information about coronavirus, about countries restricted to enter and also what all place you are safe to travel.
What is Coronavirus? Is it safe to Travel now?
Source – WHO:
What is coronavirus?
What is coronavirus – B2Bfare
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.
What is Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.
What are its signs?
What are its signs of Coronavirus?
Common signs of infection include:
-Respiratory symptoms
-Fever
-Cough
-Shortness of breath and breathing difficulties
In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
What all precaution you all should take?
What all precaution you all should take
Standard recommendations to prevent infection:
– Wash your hands regularly
– Cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing
– Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.
The coronavirus Epicenter?
The coronavirus Epicenter
The epicenter of the Coronavirus outbreak is China, South Korea, Iran and Italy. People are recommending and advised by the experts not to visit these countries. Recently, the virus has escalated to Japan, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommended avoiding nonessential travel to these countries for now.
If we talk about the expert advisory, there are three levels:
If we talk about the expert advisory, there are three levels
LEVEL 1: In level 1, there is only one destination which is comparatively safer then all others belong from level 2 & 3, that is, Hong Kong. It is recommended taking usual precaution for this destination.
LEVEL 2: In level 2, there is again only one destination which is comparatively safe then all others belongs from level 3, that is, Japan. It is recommend to practice enhance precautions. Older adults and traveler with chronic disease are advised to not travel to these destinations.
LEVEL 3: In level 3, there are four countries which is not safe to travel right now. It is advised to avoid unessential travel to Iran, South Korea, Italy, & China.
Did you know? More than 60 countries have confirmed coronavirus cases. For more details about these destinations, you have to wait for the next blog. Till then, be safe and travel safe.
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