The deadly virus is thought to have emerged in the central Chinese city in Hubei province.
from animals to humans, with human-to-human transmission recently confirmed, according to the WHO.
A major road going through the streets of the city remains deserted as people stay at home and avoid transport due to the virus outbreak in the city of Wuhan inAs scientists learn more about the nature of the bug day by day, it is not yet clear how it is spread. But the WHO says it is likely similar to how MERS and SARS were passed on.
As such, the basic steps for preventing the spread of an acute respiratory infection should be followed, the body advised. These includefrom such conditions, washing hands often— particularly after coming into contact with sick people or their environment—and staying away from farm or wild animals. Those who are sick should maintain a distance from others, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash their hands.
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