Weekly Updates for Countries with Major Outbreaks(COVID-19) & FAQ

Sources : Central Disaster Management Headquarters

 

http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/en/

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions 

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What type of virus is COVID-19?

 

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•○ Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning that they are transferred to animals and humans. There were originally six types of coronaviruses known to be transmittable to humans.
  
•○ Among these six types, four types cause illnesses like the flu, and the other two are called MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV.
  
•○ Sequencing has confirmed that the causative virus of this outbreak – the novel coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) – is an 89.1% match with SARS-like virus originating from bats

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How is COVID-19 transmitted?

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• ○ COVID-19 is transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus is transmitted by these droplets that are inhaled by other people or from people touching their eyes, nose, and mouth with hands with the virus on them.
  ○ In addition, since touching surfaces with droplets produced by infected people on them and then touching the eyes, nose, and mouth can transmit the virus, it is imperative that you wash your hands thoroughly.
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What are the symptoms of COVID-19? 

 

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• ○ The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.
• ○ Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment, but older people, and those with underlying medical problems such as high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness, which is why people with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
• ※ Source: Q&A on coronaviruses, WHO

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Can COVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?

 

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• ○ The main way the disease spreads is through inhaling respiratory droplets expelled by someone who is coughing or contact. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very low. However, many people with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms, which is why it is possible to catch COVID-19 from someone who has little to no symptoms.
• ○ WHO is assessing ongoing research on the period of transmission of COVID-19 and will share updated findings.
• ※ Source: Q&A on coronaviruses, WHO

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