The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing pandemic of
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory
syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).The outbreak was first identified in
Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019, and was recognised as a pandemic
by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020. As of 25 March, more than 445,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported
in more than 190 countries and territories, resulting in more than
19,700 deaths and more than 112,000 recoveries. COVID-19 Coronavirus Pandemic.
Wednesday, 25 March 2020
Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease caused by COVID-19 virus. The
disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as
a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can
protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching
your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people
who are unwell.
How it spreads
Coronavirus
disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when
they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or
object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or
mouth.
People
may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms.
The most common symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are fever,
tiredness, and dry cough. Most people (about 80%) recover from the
disease without needing special treatment. More
rarely, the disease can be serious and even fatal. Older people, and
people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart
disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.
Symptoms:
- Cough
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Difficulty breathing (severe cases)
Prevention
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:
Do
- Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
- Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
- Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell
- Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
Don't
- Touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean.
Treatment
Self care
There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease
(COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe. If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you’ve recovered. You can relieve your symptoms if you:
- Rest and sleep
- Keep warm
- Drink plenty of liquids
- Use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough.
If you develop a fever, cough, and have difficulty breathing, promptly
seek medical care. Call in advance and tell your health provider of any
recent travel or recent contact with travelers.
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The 2019–20 coronavirus pandemic is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory synd...
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Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease caused by COVID-19 virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu)...
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