CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

Hello everyone, it has been such a long time since I last wrote anything. So today I will be talking about Coronavirus (COVID-19).

WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ?

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.

HOW AND WHERE DID IT START?

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease was first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019 at a wet market which produce meat and fish. Coronavirus (COVID-19) is believed to have originated in bats and it spreads from person to person

HOW MANY PEOPLE HAVE BEEN INFECTED AND IN HOW MANY COUNTRIES HAS THE VIRUS SPREAD?

Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease has spread in more that 150 countries. More than 5,700 people have died globally because of Coronavirus, and more than 152,000 cases have been confirmed in many countries.

HOW DOES IT SPREAD?

The disease is spread through cough and sneeze droplets from an infected person, and you may catch it if you come into close contact and breathe them in.

WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)?

• Coughing
• Flu/sneezing
• High fever
• Breathing difficulties
• Shortness of breath

In more serious cases it could lead to,

• Kidney failure
• Pneumonia
• And even death

HOW TO AVOID BEING INFECTED WITH CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)

• Wash hands regularly
• Cover nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue
• Avoid close contacts with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
• Avoid unprotected contact with live or farm animals
• Thoroughly cook the meat and eggs
• Avoid touching eyes, nose, and mouth
• Avoid travel if you have fever or cough
• Avoid close contact with people suffering from a fever and cough
• Wear a face mask and once it’s on don’t touch it
• If you have fever or cough or any other symptoms seek medical attention

 

Every one please stay safe and don’t panic, wash your hands regularly and avoid close contact with anyone who is sick and wear face masks. Hopefully the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease will finish in summers.

 

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