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The novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19 is now officially a global pandemic with over 130,000 confirmed cases and over 5,000 deaths. Its path is exponential, and panic is being felt around the globe. But the most important thing you can do to combat the virus is to understand how it works, how it spreads, and to STAY INFORMED.

What Does This Coronavirus Outbreak Guide Contain?
In-depth history of the virus since its inception
Scientific explanation of what coronavirus is and how it works
Actionable advice on how to stop the novel coronavirus from spreading
Specific tips for employers, employers, and those who must travel during the outbreak
Updated statistics on symptoms, treatment, and global survival rates.

Coronavirus is a common form of respiratory virus, but in late 2019 and into 2020, it has been making headlines due to its spread, and the rising death toll as more and more cases are reported. This new strain of coronavirus, termed 2019-nCoV, began in China, but with travel far more common than it used to be, cases have been reported in an ever-increasing number of countries. In the US, more and more states are reporting people who have caught this infection disease. In this popular guide of health we gives you the essentials on Coronavirus: what it is, where it comes from, how people become infected, and how to prevent it, in order to keep you and your family safe. Prevention is the best form of cure. Learn the symptoms of coronavirus infection and the best ways to stop it from spreading to the rest of your family, work colleagues and the general public if you do catch it. Discover valuable health resources, important research and findings related to coronavirus, the best sources of the latest news on the virus, and much more. Follow this guide now and start taking action against coronavirus.

From Dr. Wang Zhou and his colleagues at the Wuhan Center for Disease Control and Prevention comes a must-have guide for preparing for an outbreak of the coronavirus virus (COVID-19).   The Center for Disease Control and Prevention in the US and the World Health Organization have declared the coronavirus a worldwide health emergency. The coronavirus was first identified in Wuhan, China. Now, from the medical experts there, comes the first authoritative, comprehensive guide to preparing for the ongoing epidemic (COVID-19).   Written in plain language, here is information that will help readers and professionals understand the virus and protect themselves in the face of a possible outbreak. As COVID-19 continues to spread around the world--China, South Korea, Iran, Italy, Germany, the United Kingdom, Canada, and the United States--preventative measures such as controlling the source of infection, early detection of patients, and cutting off transmission are imperative.   With 101 tips for individuals to prevent the spread of the virus, the information in this handbook could be lifesaving. The prevention tips include: Precautions for individuals and public places (handwashing, face masks, etc.) Strategies for detection and treatment of the disease An overview of the coronavirus and how it's spread Basics about contagious diseases With the number of reported cases of COVID-19 growing daily, the information in this book will help you protect yourself and your loved ones!

The latest title in Icon's Hot Science series, exploring the cutting edge of science and technology.For centuries mankind has waged war against the infections that, left untreated, would have the power to wipe out communities, or even entire populations. Yet for all our advanced scientific knowledge, only one human disease - smallpox - has ever been eradicated globally. In recent years, outbreaks of Ebola and Zika have provided vivid examples of how difficult it is to contain an infection once it strikes, and the panic that a rapidly spreading epidemic can ignite. But while we chase the diseases we are already aware of, new ones are constantly emerging, initiating a new race to identify them. At the same time, antimicrobial resistance is harnessing infections that we once knew how to control, enabling them to thrive once more. Meera Senthilingam presents a timely look at humanity's ongoing battle against infection, examining the successes and failures of the past, along with how we are confronting the challenges of today, and our chances of eradicating disease in the future.

The Complete Guide to the Coronavirus (COVID-19): Symptoms, Prevention, Diagnosis & Treatment,
is a comprehensive guide for those individuals wanting to know more about the coronavirus (COVID-19).

Inside this in-depth coronavirus guide you will discover:
What the Coronavirus is.
How the Coronavirus is Transmitted.
Symptoms of the Coronavirus.
Who is at Higher Risk of Contracting the Virus.
How to Avoid Contracting the Coronavirus.
The Effects the Coronavirus has on the Human Body.
Available Testing Methods for the Coronavirus.
Currently Available Treatments for the Coronavirus.
Common Myths about the Coronavirus.
And so Much More...

A leading epidemiologist shares his "powerful and necessary" (Richard Preston, author of The Hot Zone) stories from the front lines of our war on infectious diseases and explains how to prepare for global epidemics — featuring a new preface on COVID-19.
Drawing on the latest medical science, case studies, policy research, and hard-earned epidemiological lessons, Deadliest Enemy explores the resources and programs we need to develop if we are to keep ourselves safe from infectious disease. The authors show how we could wake up to a reality in which many antibiotics no longer cure, bioterror is a certainty, and the threat of a disastrous influenza or coronavirus pandemic looms ever larger. Only by understanding the challenges we face can we prevent the unthinkable from becoming the inevitable.