What Is Coronavirus? What are the symptoms of this coronavirus??

What Is Coronavirus???

Coronavirus are a group of viruses that cause diseases in mammals and birds. In humans, the viruses cause respiratory infections. These are zoonoses, which means they can infect certain animals and spread from one animals to another. A  coronavirus can  potentially spread to humans, particularly if certain mutations in the virus occur.

Chinese health authorities reported a group of cases of viral pneumonia to the world Health Organization (WHO)  in late December 2019. Many of the ill people had contact with a seafood and animals market in Wuhan, a large city in eastern China, though it has since become clear that the virus can spread from person to person.

What are the symptoms of this coronavirus?

The symptoms can include a cough, possibly with a fever and shortness of breath. There are some early reports of non-respiratory symptoms, such as nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea. many people recover within a few day. However, some people-- may develop a more serious infection, such a s bronchitis or pneumonia.

Family: Coronaviridae

Subfamily: Orthocoronavirinae