The new Coronavirus previously known as nCoV has been officially named as COVID-19 (Coronavirus Infection Disease-2019).  The spread is thought to be through droplets from person-to-person among close contact (about 6 feet).  The symptoms can appear within 2 to 14 days (and now may be prolonged up to 24 days) of infection.

Although there is NO specific treatment for COVID-19, patients who are affected are given supportive care to support their vital organs such as the lung and kidneys.   Persons who have contact with infected individuals SHOULD self-quarantined themselves for 14 days (or more depending on more recent updates) to watch if they develop any symptoms.

The symptoms include

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Difficulty breathing
• General body aches or malaise
• Diarrhoea
• Respiratory distress syndrome (late)

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Who is at Risk of developing serious complications from COVID-19 infection?

People who at risk include

• Older population over the age of 60
• Pre-existing conditions such as diabetes, heart disease or poor immune system such as cancer
• Pregnant women

Those who are at risk at advised to

• Avoid crowded areas
• Avoid going to hospitals (unless absolutely necessary)
• Avoid touching unnecessary objects in public places
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Avoid consumption of raw or undercooked meat

Stay healthy by

• Wearing a mask if you have some flu-like symptoms or in crowded places
• Practice good hygiene by covering your mouth and nose with a tissue to prevent spread of germs.  Discard the tissue after each use
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol based hand rub
• Maintain social distancing (at least 1 metre) from people who area coughing or sneezing
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces (such as tables or chairs)

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This is the list 26 MOH ADMITTING HOSPITALS for ‘PUI nCoV & Confirmed nCoV’

(PUI is Person Under Investigation).  These hospitals have appropriate and adequate isolation facilities with a core team of health workers trained in managing patients with nCoV

• Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar, PERLIS
• Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah, Alor Setar, KEDAH
• Hospital Sultanah Maliha, Langkawi, KEDAH
• Hospital Pulau Pinang, PENANG
• Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh, PERAK
• Hospital Sungai Buloh, SELANGOR
• Hospital Kuala Lumpur, WP
• Hospital Tuanku Jaffar, Seremban, NEGERI SEMBILAN
• Hospital Melaka, MELAKA
• Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor Bahru, JOHOR
• Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan, Kuantan, PAHANG
• Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu, TERENGGANU
• Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab II, Kota Bahru, KELANTAN
• Hospital Sultan Ismail Petra, Kuala Krai, KELANTAN
• Hospital Tumpat, KELANTAN
• Hospital Queen Elizabeth I, Kota Kinabalu, SABAH
• Hospital Duchess of Kent, Sandakan, SABAH
• Hospital Tawau, SABAH
• Hospital Wanita dan Kanak Kanak Likas, SABAH
• Hospital Lahad Datu, SABAH
• Hospital Keningau, SABAH
• Hospital Umum Sarawak, Kuching, SARAWAK
• Hospital Miri, SARAWAK
• Hospital Bintulu, SARAWAK
• Hospital Sibu, SARAWAK
• Hospital Labuan, WP LABUAN

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