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Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).[7] The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, the capital of China's Hubei province, and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic.[8][9] Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.[4] Other symptoms may include fatigue, muscle pain, diarrhoea, sore throat, loss of smell, and abdominal pain.[4][10][11] The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days but may range from two to fourteen days.[4][12] While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms, some progress to viral pneumonia and multi-organ failure.[8][13] As of 18 April 2020, more than 2.31 million cases have been reported across 185 countries and territories,[14] resulting in more than 158,000 deaths. More than 590,000 people have recovered.[6]
The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact,[a] often via small droplets produced by coughing,[b] sneezing, or talking.[5][15][17] While these droplets are produced when breathing out, they usually fall to the ground or onto surfaces rather than being infectious over long distances.[5][18][19] People may also become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.[5][15] The virus can survive on surfaces for up to 72 hours.[20] It is most contagious during the first three days after the onset of symptoms, although spread may be possible before symptoms appear and in later stages of the disease.[21]
The standard method of diagnosis is by real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (rRT-PCR) from a nasopharyngeal swab.[22] Chest CT imaging may also be helpful for diagnosis in individuals where there is a high suspicion of infection based on symptoms and risk factors; however, it is not recommended for routine screening.[23][24]
Recommended measures to prevent infection include frequent hand washing, maintaining physical distance from others (especially from those with symptoms), covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue or inner elbow, and keeping unwashed hands away from the face.[25][26] The use of masks is recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their caregivers.[27] Recommendations for mask use by the general public vary, with some authorities recommending against their use, some recommending their use, and others requiring their use.[28][29][30] Currently, there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19.[5] Management involves treatment of symptoms, supportive care, isolation, and experimental measures.[31]
The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019–20 coronavirus outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC)[32][33] on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March 2020.[9] Local transmission of the disease has been recorded in most countries across all six WHO regions.[34]
Globally, as of 2:00am CEST, 18 April 2020, there have been 2,164,111 confirmed cases of COVID-19, including 146,198 deaths, reported to WHO.
WHO COVID19 Dashboard
EUROPE - 1,086,889 confirmed cases
AMERICAS - 784,272 confirmed cases
WESTERN PACIFIC - 129,256 confirmed cases
EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN - 123,950 confirmed cases
SOUTHEAST ASIA - 25,928 confirmed cases
AFRICA - 13,104 confirmed cases
Metro Manila
Confirmed
3,621
Recovered
203
Deaths
196
Philippines
Confirmed
6,087
Recovered
516
Deaths
397
Worldwide
Confirmed
2,310,572
Recovered
590,682
Deaths
158,691
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