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Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging
from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel
coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in
humans.
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and
people. Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from
civet cats to humans and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans. Several
known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected
humans.
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness
of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause
pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand
washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking
meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory
illness such as coughing and sneezing.
Safe4 Disinfectant has a verified pass for both Feline and Human Coronavirus.
BluTest, internationally recognised experts in virus testing has said that the
minimum requirement for a claim is a pass to EN 14476:2013 + A2 2019 or against vaccinia
virus (EN 14675 at less than 5 minutes for surface
products). This covers all enveloped viruses including all coronaviruses.
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