A new disease first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, Corona-viruses originate in animals, like camels, civets and bats and are usually not transmissible to humans. Most, but not all, of the first known cases in December 2019 were traced to an animal market in the Chinese city of Wuhan and are believed to have come from contact with live animals that were infected. The outbreak is caused by a corona-virus. Common human corona-viruses cause mild to moderate upper respiratory symptoms, including the common cold, while more severe types can cause pneumonia and death There are no virus-specific treatments for COVID-19. The CDC suggests supportive care to manage and relieve symptoms. The virus can survive on surfaces up to 72 hours. Time from exposure to onset of symptoms is generally between 02-14 days, with an average of 05 days..