Coronavirus hits the uk – symptoms of the deadly virus

Coronavirus began infecting people in Wuhan, China, with the Hunan seafood market reportedly being the centre of it all. Now, the life-threatening virus has spread to Thailand, Australia,

Japan, Germany, France and cases have now been confirmed in the UK in England. Professor Chris Whitty, chief medical officer for England, said: "We can confirm that two patients in

England, who are members of the same family, have tested positive for coronavirus.” Airlines have suspended flights due to the global health risk, with Virgin Atlantic releasing this

statement: “This decision has been made with the safety of customers and staff at the front of our minds.” WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS? Gov.uk guidance says: "Typical symptoms

of coronavirus include fever and a cough that may progress to a severe pneumonia causing shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. "Generally, coronavirus can cause more severe

symptoms in people with weakened immune systems, older people, and those with long-term conditions like diabetes, cancer and chronic lung disease." Many nations are now isolating

patients and monitoring their contacts, as well as screening travellers from China and urging people to postpone travels to the country. Whether the virus can be contained depends on

factors, many of which are unknown. Factors including how contagious it is and when in the course of the invention the virus begins to spread. What are the main signs someone may be

infected? DON’T MISS MAIN SYMPTOMS OF THE CORONAVIRUS Renters for Disease Control and Prevention said: “Most people get infected with viruses at some point in their lives. These illnesses

usually only last for a short amount of time. Symptoms may include a runny nose, headache, cough, sore throat, fever or a general feeling of being unwell. Human coronaviruses can sometimes

cause lower-respiratory tract illnesses, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. This is more common in people with cardiopulmonary disease, people with weakened immune systems, infants, and older

adults.” Dr Jonas Nilsen, co-founder of Practio, a travel vaccination service, spoke directly to Express.co.uk and said: “Colds armoire frequent in the wintertime as cold temperatures cool

down the membrane on the nose which makes it easier for the virus to enter the body. "The coronavirus will struggle to infect people during the summer. "Warm weather is not

favourable conditions for the coronavirus.”