Can the new pneumonia in Wuhan be treated? How can the number of people infected with the new coronavirus in Wuhan be reduced?

From the early morning of January 20, the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission reported: from 0:00 to 24:00 on January 18, 2020, 5 cases were cured and discharged, 59 new cases were reported, and 1 death; from 0:00 to 22:00 on January 19, 1 case was cured and discharged, and 77 new cases were reported. On January 18 and 19, 136 cases were confirmed, the oldest was 89 years old, the youngest was 25 years old, 66 were males and 70 were females.

Can the Wuhan novel pneumonia be treated?

There is no specific treatment for the disease caused by the new coronavirus. However, many symptoms can be treated, so treatment can be tailored to the patient's clinical condition. In addition, supportive care for those infected can be very effective.

How to reduce the number of new coronavirus infections in Wuhan

Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer

Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your bent elbow

Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms

Cook meat and eggs thoroughly

Avoid unprotected contact with wild animals and livestock

Is there a vaccine for the new coronavirus?

It takes time to develop vaccines for emerging diseases, and it can take years to develop new vaccines. So standard recommendations for reducing exposure and transmission of many diseases include maintaining basic hand and respiratory hygiene, eating safe food habits, and avoiding close contact with people who show symptoms of respiratory illness (such as coughing and sneezing) when possible.