"continue"
The best prevention method, the researchers say, is to constantly wash
your
hands. A mask, by itself, is not foolproof.
The coronavirus is spread through droplets - the vapour that sprays from
our noses when we sneeze and our mouths when we cough. It can also live
outside the body for up to an hour or so. A person who has coughed into
his
hand and then touches a doorbell may leave the virus for the next person.
If that person touches the doorbell and then rubs his eyes, nose or
mouth,he risks coming down with coronavirus pneumonia.
Alcohol can kill the virus.
The World Health Organisation has congratulated the University on its
success. The Centres for Disease Control & Prevention based in Atlanta
has
independently confirmed that coronavirus is the source.
Now that the source is known, it will be easier for drug researchers to
find ways to treat the disease and kill the virus.
Responding to a query from the press as to the likely origin of the
coronavirus, Prof Peiris said it probably originated in
animals. However,he later said there were no signs that domestic pets
were
carriers and were not a cause for worry.
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