HANDLING CORONA VIRUS: Don't Fear; Don't Panic; Drink Lemon Water; Wash With Dettol Water!

Handling Viruses/epidemics:

Don't Fear! Don't Panic!

Drink Lemon Water &

Herbal Tea Frequently!

Wash Your Hands Often

With Dettol Water, And

Then Seek Allah's Refuge

For Protection!

(M. Javed Naseem)

These days, the whole world in in panic and fear because of Corona-virus. The Vice-President of Iran has been infected with the virus. Saudi Arabia has stopped pilgrims coming to Makkah and Madinah for Umrah purposes. Every country is taking safety measures. On individual level, we should take all possible precautions and then pray to God Almighty for His mercy and protection.

To avoid infection, all care and precaution should be taken. One should drink lemon-water many times during the day. Apart from that, herbal tea should be taken frequently every day. Avoid contact with people (direct touch) and wash your hands with Dettol-water quite a few times daily. For your own satisfaction (psychological), you can also wear facial mask, although in the particular case of Corona virus, it may not make any difference. It is not transmitted through air. Watch the following video and learn from the professional experts how to handle the situation.

Video Link:

https://www.facebook.com/Hoodbhoyist/videos/635805357254462/

Corona virus is spreading to more countries globally (49 countries so far), with the Netherlands, Estonia and Denmark confirming first cases.

Coronavirus in numbers:

• Countries with cases: 49
• Total cases: 82,000
• Total deaths: 2,800
  

Coronavirus in China:

• Total cases: 78,000
• Total deaths: 2,747
• Total recovered: 32,531
  

(Source: WHO/China National Health Commission)

The Coronavirus is spreading more quickly in Europe, the Middle East and other parts of the world than in China where the virus first emerged in the central city of Wuhan at the end of last year.

The number of new infections inside China was for the first time overtaken by fresh cases elsewhere on Wednesday, with Italy, Iran and South Korea emerging as new hotspots for COVID-19.

Update: Thursday, February 27

Here are the latest updates:

First case in the Netherlands

A patient in the Netherlands has been diagnosed with the new coronavirus, the country's first case.
The Dutch National Institute for Public Health said in a statement the patient in the southern city of Tilburg had recently travelled in northern Italy and is now being treated in isolation.

France now confirms 38 cases

The number of confirmed cases of coronavirus in France has more than doubled in 24 hours, with the tally now standing at 38. Health ministry director Jerome Salomon later said that out of the 38 cases, two people had died, 12 were cured and 24 were hospitalised, with two of them being in a "serious condition".

China reports 433 new coronavirus cases, 29 deaths

Mainland China reported 433 new cases of coronavirus infections on February 26, the National Health Commission said on Thursday, up from 406 on the previous day. The total number of confirmed cases on mainland China has now reached 78,497, the health authority said.
The number of new deaths stood at 29, the lowest daily rate since January 28, and down from 52 the previous day. A total of 2,744 people have now died as a result of the outbreak.

China asks low-risk areas to resume visa, passport services

Regions in China at low risk of the coronavirus should resume visa and passport services for both Chinese and foreign travellers to help the nation get back to work, immigration authorities said.

Iraq announces sixth case of coronavirus

Iraq's health ministry said a young Iraqi man in Baghdad tested positive after returning from Iran.
Iraq's vital religious tourism sector was already suffering after months of protests, political turmoil and sanctions hitting pilgrims from neighbouring Iran - then the novel coronavirus arrived.
In the southern Shia holy city of Karbala, hotels have closed and face masks are more common on the street than the full-length black veils worn by female pilgrims.

South Korea reports 13 dead, hundreds of new cases, raising total to 1,766

South Korea reported hundreds of additional cases of the new coronavirus, raising the total tally to 1,766, the Korea Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (KCDC) said.

New US coronavirus case may be first from unknown origin

A new coronavirus case in California could be the first in the US with no known connection to travel abroad or another known case, and a possible sign the virus is spreading in a community within the country, health officials said.

Japanese woman confirmed with coronavirus for second time

A woman working as a tour-bus guide in Japan has tested positive for the coronavirus for a second time, Osaka's prefectural government said on Wednesday. She is the first person in the country to do so amid growing concerns about the spread of the infection.
The second positive test comes as the number of confirmed cases in Japan rose to 186 by Thursday from around 170 the day before.

India evacuates nationals, foreign citizens from Wuhan

An evacuation flight carrying 76 Indian citizens as well as 36 foreign nationals from Wuhan arrived back in India on Thursday.

World on brink of coronavirus pandemic, Australia's Morrison says

There is every sign the world is about to be gripped by a pandemic of coronavirus, Prime Minister Scott Morrison warned, as Australia kicked off emergency measures to curb the spread of the disease.
Australia will extend a travel ban on foreigners arriving from China by at least another week, Morrison said, although there was as yet no need to stop mass gatherings.

Denmark confirms first coronavirus case

Denmark has confirmed its first coronavirus infection in a man who returned from a ski holiday in northern Italy, the Danish health authority said. The man was put in isolation in his own home.
Iran VP infected; Saudi halts pilgrimage:

Northern Ireland registers first case

Northern Ireland authorities confirmed their first case of coronavirus, with the British region's chief medical officer Michael McBride telling journalists that the patient had travelled from Italy via Dublin.
The case is in addition to the 15 cases confirmed in the United Kingdom by England's chief medical officer Chris Whitty earlier on Thursday.

Vatican closes Italy's catacombs

The Vatican has closed all of Italy's ancient catacombs normally open to the public because of the country's coronavirus outbreak.
Vatican official Monsignor Pasquale Iacobone said the decision was taken to protect guides who work in the restricted underground spaces as well as visitors.

California monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus, awaiting test kits
California Governor Gavin Newsom said on Thursday that health officials are monitoring 8,400 people for coronavirus symptoms after they arrived in the state from domestic commercial flights.
The state currently has only about 200 test kits, an "inadequate" number, but has been in "constant contact with federal agencies" that will be sending a significant number of new test kits in coming days, Newsom said.

Kuwait suspends studies at military institutions 

The Kuwaiti army will suspend studies at military colleges and schools for two weeks from March 1 due to concerns about the coronavirus outbreak, according to state news agency KUNA.
A Kuwaiti health ministry official said the country now has 43 confirmed cases of coronavirus, all involving people who had been to Iran.

UAE suspends passenger ferry services with Iran

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has suspended passenger ferry services with Iran until further notice over coronavirus fears, state media said.

3 More Die in Italy
Three more people died in Italy due to the virus, bringing the total number of victims to 17. The latest fatalities were in their 80s and in the northern region of Lombardy, according to the Civil Protection Agency's director Angelo Borrelli. The number of confirmed cases has now risen to 650, from 528 announced at a news conference earlier in the day. The vast majority are in Lombardy and Veneto, also in the north.

Russia to suspend some Iran flights

Russia will suspend some flights to and from Iran from Friday, except those operated by its national carrier Aeroflot and Iranian airline Mahan Air, according to the Russian Ministry of Transport.
Moscow said earlier this week it would suspend some flights to and from South Korea and would also stop issuing visas to Iranian citizens for regular and transit travel from February 28.

Lebanon reports third case 

Lebanon confirmed the country's third case after a man arriving from Iran on February 24 tested positive, according to a report by the health ministry. The previous two cases in Lebanon had been tied to an earlier flight from Iran that arrived last week carrying 150 passengers.

Iran infection cases reach 245, deaths 26

Iran's health ministry spokesman says the new coronavirus has killed 26 people amid 245 confirmed cases in the country.

Iran's vice president infected by coronavirus

Masoumeh Ebtekar, vice president of Iran for Women and Family Affairs, has tested positive for the coronavirus. On Tuesday, Iranian officials confirmed that Deputy Health Minister Iraj Harirchi had been infected and was under quarantine.

Iranian official confirmed infected with coronavirus

Mojtaba Zonnour, head of Iranian parliament's National Security and Foreign Relations Commission says he is infected with COVID-19.

Iran cancels Fridays sermons 

Iran has cancelled Friday prayers in the capital, Tehran, and elsewhere in the country. The move came in response to a drastic jump in the number of confirmed cases from 100 to 245, with 26 deaths.
Iran also banned Chinese citizens from entering the country. 

Israel confirms third coronavirus case

Israel's health ministry said a man who returned from travel in Italy has tested positive for coronavirus.
The man returned from Italy four days ago and tested positive after developing symptoms, the ministry said. It is the country's third coronavirus case.

Greece reports two new coronavirus cases

Greece has reported two new cases of coronavirus in the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to three.

Japan to close schools nationwide

Japan will close schools nationwide to help control the spread of the new virus, the government announced. Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said he asked all elementary, middle and high schools to remain shut until spring holidays begin in late March.

Swiss confirm three new coronavirus cases

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases in Switzerland has risen to four, the country's health authority said.

Britain reports two new cases of coronavirus

The United Kingdom said two additional patients tested positive for the new coronavirus, which was passed on in Italy and Spain's Tenerife. The latest cases raised the total number of infections to 15, including eight recovered patients.

Osaka city to close kindergartens, elementary, junior high schools

Japan's Osaka city has decided to close all public kindergartens, elementary and junior high schools from February 29 to March 13 in a bid to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus, Kyodo reported.

Estonia confirms first coronavirus case

Estonia has confirmed its first coronavirus case in a man who returned from Iran, Russian news agencies TASS and Interfax reported on Thursday, citing Estonian health authorities.

Saudi Arabia halts travel to Mecca, Medina

Saudi Arabia halted travel to the holiest sites in Islam over coronavirus fears just months ahead of the annual Hajj pilgrimage, as the Middle East recorded more than 220 confirmed cases.
(Courtesy: www.aljazeera.com/news/2020/02/trump-ready-coronavirus-live-updates-200226235731205.html).
 

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