What you need to know about 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)

What is 2019 novel coronavirus? The 2019 novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a new virus that causes respiratory illness in people and can spread from person to person. This virus was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

How does 2019-nCoV spread? This virus probably originally emerged from an animal source but now seems to be spreading from person to person. It’s important to note that person-to-person spread can happen on a continuum. Some viruses are highly contagious (like measles), while other viruses are less so. At this time, it’s unclear how easily or sustainably this virus is spreading between people. Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc. gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. 

What are the symptoms of 2019-nCoV? Patients with 2019-nCoV have reportedly had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of

• fever

• cough

• shortness of breath

How can I help protect myself?

The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to this virus.  

There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses.

These include

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.

What should I do if I recently traveled to China and got sick?

If you were in China within the past 14 days and feel sick with fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you should seek medical care. Call the office of your health care provider before you go and tell them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on how to get care without exposing other people to your illness. While sick, avoid contact with people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of spreading illness to others.

Above orginal comes from CDC, https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-nCoV/summary.html

Below wrote by Richard from Brandon Lighting

Is there an impact on my business with Chinese suppliers?

Yes, there is impact on the lead time if you need the products to be received before May. Because most of the factories are closed now, some may open and most won't open until March. Even some open the door, but they are back of workers who are staying at hometown and not allowed to travel to other cities before there is a significant-good situation.

How does the factory work? What they have done to avoid the Virus spread?

The local government has any requirement that the company must follow and meet, then they can open the factory after the strict inspection. The factory must be able to provide the necessary protection materials. All the employees must wear a medical mask and reduce the meeting together.

Is there an impact on the exhibition in China?

Yes, all the exhibitions or any meetings in China recently will be canceled and delayed. Any plan to China before April should be delayed or canceled.

But we must be confident about the control of this Virus, every Chinese are cooperating with the government and all the medical workers from other provinces or cities are flying to Wuhan to help improve this situation. The whole county is working very very tight to cut the spread and treat the infected personnel.