2019 Novel Corona Virus with Dr. Delon Brennen

I had a stellar conversation yesterday with Dr. Delon Brennen from the Ministry of Health on the morning Show about the 2019 Novel Corona Virus (2019-nCoV)! Here's some important information! What is a Coronavirus? Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans. Some infect people and are known to cause illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). What is a “novel” coronavirus? A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. The new, or “novel” coronavirus, now called 2019-nCoV, had not been previously detected before the outbreak was reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. How does the virus spread? The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through contact with an infected person through respiratory droplets. Droplets can be generated when a person, for example, coughs, sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. It is important that everyone practice good respiratory hygiene. For example, sneeze or cough into a flexed elbow, or use a tissue and discard it immediately into a closed bin.  It is also very important for people to wash their hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Tune into the Morning Show with Keshagen Adderley Monday-Friday 6am-10am on Inspiration 107.9fm!