The outbreak of COVID-19: An overview.

摘要: In late December 2019, a previous unidentified coronavirus, currently named as the 2019 novel coronavirus#, emerged from Wuhan, China, and resulted in formidable outbreak many cities China expanded globally, including Thailand, Republic of Korea, Japan, United States, Philippines, Viet Nam, our country (as 2/6/2020 at least 25 countries). The disease is officially Coronavirus Disease-2019 (COVID-19, by WHO on February 11, 2020). It also Severe Pneumonia with Novel Pathogens January 15, Taiwan CDC, Ministry Health notifiable communicable fifth category. COVID-19 potential zoonotic low to moderate (estimated 2%-5%) mortality rate. Person-to-person transmission may occur through droplet or contact if there lack stringent infection control no proper personal protective equipment available, it jeopardize first-line healthcare workers. Currently, definite treatment for although some drugs are under investigation. To promptly identify patients prevent further spreading, physicians should be aware travel history patient compatible symptoms.