Scientists have determined that the Coronavirus first began spreading to people at the Huanan Seafood Wholesale Market in Wuhan, China (Wuhan is the capital of Hubei). This market sold live animals and fresh meat, and the virus spread from the animals to the people. Some examples of the wild animals that were sold are wolf pups, foxes, rats, peacocks, crocodiles, giant salamanders, snakes, porcupines and camel meat. Unfortunately, it is the Lunar New Year Holiday. As a result, lots of people are traveling in and out of the area coronavirus was found in. Therefore, the virus has the ability to spread into many other distant places that would not have come in contact with it otherwise. China decided to extend the holiday in order to “reduce mass gatherings” and “block the spread of the epidemic.” According to the National Health Commission, 2,744 cases had been confirmed by midnight on Sunday. Due to the growing number of people affected by coronavirus, the city is building two more hospitals. Hong Kong announced that they would not be allowing anyone to enter the country’s Hubei province starting Monday as an attempt to isolate coronavirus.
I believe that coronavirus could become a lot more threatening than it already is because it has the ability to spread through people quickly. The virus is contagious, and a lot of people are not being careful. For instance, they are not wearing masks when around an affected area, washing their hands often, avoiding touching their face, and staying away from people who are carrying it. I think it was the right decision to almost completely isolate Hubei, for coronavirus has affected and killed many. If it is not stopped or contained immediately, it could easily get out of hand. For the people who are affected by the virus because of their close proximity to the market, they will soon be able to go to the new hospitals. I believe that it is important for doctors to work and look for vaccines, treatments, and cures as fast as possible because coronavirus has proved to be dangerous, contagious, and even deadly.