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 What is Coronvirus ?  SARS / MERS ... 

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  useful links 

QUICK TEST  https://c19check.com/start

WORLD CASES  https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries

US CASES  https://coronavirus.1point3acres.com/?from=singlemessage&isappinstalled=0

 What is NOVEL Coronvirus ? 

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It is a new respiratory virus first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China and has been spread out to the worldwide quickly. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some causing illness in people and others that circulate among animals, including camels, cats and bats. For example, SARS, another coronavirus that emerged to infect people, came from civet cats, while MERS, another coronavirus that emerged to infect people, came from camels.

 resource CDC  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html

 How  to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses  

There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.

 CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
   
• If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

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 resource Center for Disease Control and Prevention 

 Who has to be aware of it? 

( photo credit WHO 

 treatment

There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for 2019-nCoV infection. People infected with 2019-nCoV should receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. For severe cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ functions. People who think they may have been exposed to 2019-nCoV should contact your healthcare provider immediately

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  How can a foreigner buy a medical mask in Taiwan 

1) Face masks will be available for purchase at NHI pharmacies. There’s a limit of two masks per person within a 7-day period. The total cost for two masks is NT$10.

2) Before you go, check the last digit of your ID (ARC) which is the same number on your NHI card. If the last digit is odd (1, 3, 5, 7, 9), you can only go on Monday, Wednesday, Friday or Sunday. If the last digit is even (0, 2, 4, 6, 8), you can make purchases on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday.

3) To buy a child’s size mask, you will need an NHI card for someone who is aged 12 or younger.

4) Each pharmacy will have 200 adult masks and 50 children’s masks available each day. The amount available may be adjusted in the event of changes to production output.

5) You may bring one additional card with you to help a friend or family member purchase masks. All other rules apply.

 REFERENCE 

TAIWAN INSIDER  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zrdTynixi4s

CHINESE VERSION  https://magic105.pixnet.net/blog/post/47217329