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Antiviral trials are underway
There are over 80 clinical trials analyzing treatments for the new virus. These are antivirals that have been used for other infections, are approved and safe.
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The situation is improving in China
For several weeks now, the number of cases diagnosed daily is dropping.
From a very detailed epidemiological follow-up in other countries, we know outbreaks are very specific to areas and can be controlled easier.
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The virus can be wiped clean
The virus can be effectively cleared from surfaces. Use a solution of ethanol (62-71% alcohol), hydrogen peroxide (0,5% hydrogen peroxide) or sodium hypochlorite (0.1% bleach).
However, frequent handwashing with soap and water is the most effective way to avoid contagion.
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81% of cases are mild
- There are no symptoms or just mild ones for the majority of people.
- In 14% of the cases, it can cause severe pneumonia.
- In 5%, it can become critical or even fatal.
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There are already vaccine prototypes
There are more than eight vaccine projects underway against the new virus.
Another vaccine group in Australia is working on a prototype using a novel technique called "molecular clamp."
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People heal
There are 13 times more cured cases than deaths, and that proportion is rising.
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We know how to detect the virus
A test to detect the virus has been available since January 13.
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We know what it is
Unlike the AIDs virus that took more than two years to identify, the new virus took only ten days. We know:
- It is a new virus from group 2B
- Genetic analysis has confirmed that it has a recent natural origin and that its mutation rate may not be very hi...
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Symptoms appear mild in children
- Symptoms in children are so mild that it can go unnoticed.
- Only 3% of cases occur in people under 20.
- Mortality under 40 is only 0.2%.
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