Dubai – Masaader News
China’s new virus spreads across the country and killed the fourth person, as authorities confirmed that it can be passed from person-to-person, according to BBC.
A 89-year-old man was the latest victim of the new strain of coronavirus, which causes a type of pneumonia.
More than 200 cases have now been reported across major cities in China including Beijing and Shanghai.
China’s National Health Commission on Monday confirmed that two cases of infection in China’s Guangdong province were due to human-to-human transmission.
The virus, known also as 2019-nCoV, is understood to be a new strain of coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans.
It is believed to have originated from infected animals at a seafood and wildlife market in Wuhan.
Coronaviruses are a broad family of viruses, but only six (the new one would make it seven) are known to infect people.
The World Health Organization has advised people to avoid “unprotected” contact with live animals, thoroughly cook meat and eggs, and avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
Signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties.