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The Corona Virus Outbreak And Everything You Need To Know About This!
What is a Corona virus?
Corona virus are a family of viruses that cause illnesses ranging from a common cold to severe diseases.
What are the Symptoms of COVID-19?
Cough
Runny Nose
Sore Throat
High Temperature
Tiredness
These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell.
Causes:
As per the source, corona viruses are common in many different species of animals, including camels and bats. It comes in humans from animal species.
How does COVID-19 Spreads?
The virus is transmitted between humans through droplets from coughing, sneezing and touching up to 3 feet or shaking hands with already infected person or object and by touching his or her mouth, nose or eye.
The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales.
This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
Where and how did the infection ...
... start?
The first known and reported case emerged from the Chinese city of Wuhan in December' 19.
Corona viruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.
What to do to keep our self safe from the Corona virus?
Do's
1. Observe for good personal hygiene.
2. Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based Hand Wash or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your
3. Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
4. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.
5. Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
6. In case of Respiratory symptoms such as cough or running nose, make a practice to wear a Respiratory mask.
7. Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance.
Don't
1. Don’t travel if not feeling good: Avoid travelling to cities or countries of epidemic viral infection, farms, live animal markets or where animals are slaughtered.
2. Avoid close contact with people who are unwell or showing symptoms of illness, such as cough, running nose etc.
3. Make a distance with live animals who could be carrier of the virus.
4. Avoid consumption of Raw/under-cooked meats for Sometimes.
The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-2019 and can be harmful:
Smoking
Taking traditional herbal remedies
Wearing multiple masks
Taking self-medication such as antibiotics
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
References: World Health Organization
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