Symptoms of the Coronavirus are very similar to that of flu, i.e. common cold, cough, fever and headache. People who are likely to travel are most vulnerable. Pregnant women and young children, and the elderly are also considered in the high risk category. People with poorly managed chronic conditions like asthma, diabetes, heart and other respiratory problems are also at greater risk.

Care and prevention of Coronavirus

As a precaution, people need to implement strict hygiene standard as set by the World Health Organisation:

Frequent cleaning of hands with alcohol-based hand sanitizers or soap and water.

When coughing and sneezing, cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue - throw tissue away immediately and wash hands.

Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care immediately and share previous travel history with your health care provider.

When visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of Coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals.

The consumption of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat and milk should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.

Speaking on the need for urgent preventive medicine for Coronavirus, Dr. Mukesh Batra, Padma Shri recipient (Homeopathy) and Founder, Dr Batra's Group of Companies said, "With our widespread reach and presence in 123 cities across the country and the medical expertise of over 400 doctors, we are well equipped to support the government's effort in using homeopathy as a preventive for epidemics. This will help us towards our mission of a Bimari-Mukt Bhaarat."