Coronaviruses are types of viruses that typically affect the respiratory tract of mammals, including humans. They are associated with the common cold, pneumonia, and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and can also affect the gut.
Symptoms
sneezing
a runny nose
fatigue
a cough
in rare cases, fever
a sore throat
exacerbated asthma
Transmission
Coughing and sneezing without covering the mouth can disperse droplets into the air, spreading the virus.
Touching or shaking hands with a person that has the virus can pass the virus from one person to another.
Making contact with a surface or object that has the virus and then touching your nose, eyes, or mouth.
On rare occasions, a coronavirus may spread through contact with feces.
Prevention
Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol containing hand sanitizers
Cover your mouth and nose with paper towels or curved elbows while coughing and sneezing.
Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu symptoms.
Cook meat and eggs thoroughly.
Avoid contact with wildlife and poultry and livestock when unprotected