Is the SARS CoV-2 virus man made?
There is no evidence for this hypothesis. According to an analysis of public genome sequence data from SARS-CoV-2 and related viruses scientists found no evidence…
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Will SARS-CoV-2 be inactivated by washing your hands or in a dishwasher?
The SARS-Co-V2 has a lipid core such viruses are usually very sensitive to fat-dissolving surfactants. Therefore washing your hands with soap, cleaning plates in a…
Is re-infection with the corona virus possible?
We do not know currently, but most experts assume that immunity will occur because it also occurs with other corona viruses. We also do not…
Is non-invasive ventilation an option for a COVID-19 patient?
There are limited data on the efficacy and safety of NIV in the context of viral pandemics. Experience with Infuenza A (H1N1) showed that NIV…
Can pets be infected?
So far there have not been any reports of infected pets with COVID-19 and no evidence has shown that companion animals, including pets can spread…
When was the first Corona virus discovered
The first coronavirus was isolated in 1937 in birds where it caused bronchitis. This virus had the potential to affect poultry stocks
Where was the SARS-CoV-2 first detected?
According to the South Morning China Post A 55-year-old individual from China (Hubei province) could have been the first person to have contracted COVID-19 virus.…
What does the name COVID-19 mean?
COVID is the abbreviation for CoronaVirus Disease and 19 is the year (2019) when it was discovered.