MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota — The deadly Coronavirus recently reached the United States from China. With five confirmed cases and more than 100 other people currently being tested in the U.S., many people are wondering if they should be concerned. The Minnesota Department of Health confirms two people, who were tested for the deadly virus locally, are not infected.
Meanwhile, the number of Coronavirus cases in China has now reached more than 5,900. At least 132 deaths are reported in Wuhan, the so-called epicenter of the virus. According to Dr. Frank Rhame, an infectious disease specialist with Allina Health, the virus is reported in 15 other countries and 'will continue to spread'. “Because this is a new virus, there are things we still do not know, like how severe the illness can be, or how well it is transmitted between people. It’s a rapidly changing situation that the Centers For Disease Control and Prevention is updating daily..
“If you have recently traveled internationally, especially to China and start developing flu-like symptoms, such as a high fever, cough or severe fatigue, it is important to see your doctor right away,“ said Dr. Rhame. Right now, there is no specific line of treatment for the Coronavirus according to the Allina Health infectious disease specialist.
He said while there is no specific line of treatment for the Coronavirus, most people will recover on their own. “People can take over-the-counter pain and fever medications, use cough drops to ease sore throat symptoms, drink plenty of liquids, and get plenty of rest," said Dr. Rhame.
