Learn about WHO guidelines for coronavirus prevention

CAIRO - 27 January 2020: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), there is still no specific treatment for the disease caused by the emerging coronavirus, but people can follow some guidelines to prevent that disease that has spread rapidly around the world.

The World Health Organization has issued new guidelines to avoid infection with the new coronavirus until a drug that defeats the disease is found;the virus has crossed the borders of China, according to Sky News on Monday.

1.Clean hands with soap and water or sterilize hands.

2. When coughing and sneezing, cover the nose and mouth with a tissue.

3. Avoid contact with anyone who has symptoms of a common cold or flu.

4. Cook animal and bird meals well.

5. Avoid dealing with wild animals or live farm animals without using personal protective devices.

It is noteworthy that the new coronavirus disease began to spread from Wuhan, the capital of Hubei Province in central China, and spread to several cities in the country, before moving to Asian and European countries and the United States.

The virus has so far killed 80 people and infected more than 2,700 people, most of them in China thathastaken very firm measures to stop the spread of the virus.

Researchers in China say they are close to discovering the new chain of the coronavirus, which will help reach the disease’s treatment or at least halt its spread.