Vaccines and antiviral medication have yet to be discovered although China is reportedly re-purposing a HIV drug as part of treatment. There would be recurring and emerging diseases in the future, he said, and as “humans move faster and easier around the world, the transmissions of infectious diseases will increase”. Use a hand sanitiser when you are outside, but always wash your hands with soap and water when you return home. The World Health Organisation insists on it as “it’s a critical step in reducing infection. It’s easy — wet palms with water, then soap, rub hands, the back of hands, in between fingers and under the fingernails for 20 seconds.

Source: New Strait Times February 07, 2020 15:56 UTC