7 Major Signs And Symptoms Of Human Coronavirus HKU1

Human Coronavirus HKU1 also known as HCoV-HKU1 or Betacoronavirus Hongkonense, causes upper respiratory infection.

As per National Health Institute (NIH) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), these are the common signs and symptoms of HCoV-HKU1…

• Runny nose
• Fever
• Headache
• Coughing 
• Sore throat
• Bronchiolitis
• Pneumonia

Anyone with a weakened immune system is at risk of contracting Human Coronavirus HKU1.

However, individuals who fall under these categories are at more risk: 

• Senior citizens
• Infants
• Asthma or COPD
• Diabetes
• Heart health

• Coughing and sneezing from an infected individual
• Close contact such as shaking hands
• Touching infected areas and surfaces

Ensure to wash your hands with soap for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.

Avoid touching your mouth, hands, and eyes frequently, especially when unwashed.

Use a face mask or cover it while coughing or sneezing. Ensure to keep social distancing.

Disinfect objects and surfaces frequently.