Things you must know about coronavirus

Introduction to Coronavirus

Coronavirus is a name given by the World Health Organization (WHO) to the SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes COVID-19 and other respiratory diseases. The first known cases of coronavirus disease were reported on December 31, 2019, in Wuhan, China due to the COVID-19 outbreak that is considered one of the deadliest viral pandemics in human history. It was named this because of its genetic sequence of nucleic acid sequences and it was found in Wuhan, China. Today we have over 100,000 people in this country who are either dead or infected with the Coronavirus. This virus has affected more than 50 million individuals around the globe so far and it has killed over 1.4 million individuals all around the world. There are many variants of Coronaviruses that belong to the family of viruses named after their characteristic gene, but the Coronavirus type II Variant is currently the most common and lethal one which causes a 90% mortality rate in patients. Now let's find out some important things you need to know about Coronavirus and how it affects our bodies. Let us start our discussion with the key questions which is important and how coronavirus affects our bodies.

What are the main symptoms of coronavirus?

The main symptom is an inflammation of the lung and respiratory system when someone is suffering from a fever, cough, headache, sore throat, and loss of sensation in your hands and feet. According to experts, these three symptoms occur while infected with the deadly virus and can be taken as indicators of Coronavirus infection. Others include a dry cough, chest ache, difficulty swallowing, and shortness of breath. So far, more than 180 countries have declared themselves free from Covid-19 infections.

How does coronavirus affect brain cells and nerve cells?

Experts claim that the damage happens in the lungs and nervous system in people that have contracted the deadly virus. They say that the damage can be severe enough that it might even lead to permanent memory loss and even death. Experts also predict that certain areas may get inflamed again due to the same inflammation in those areas. In another study conducted by Dr. Jason Li from Mount Sinai Medical Center in New York, experts found out that the damages that they observed in 12 people who were confirmed in serious condition were due to inflammation of the nerves and the blood vessels that contain them. During a press conference held a few days ago, UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson said corona could worsen Alzheimer’s and dementia. Therefore, he said that it's necessary to stay at home and stay safe.

What are the main effects of the corona virus on the cardiovascular system’s health?

According to several studies, there have been significant improvements in the treatment of heart diseases after people received the Pfizer vaccine. After getting the same vaccine for 10-12 days, heart problems such as heart attacks, strokes, or even blockages could be resolved. Another good news is that the US government is working on developing vaccines for children and adults. If kids and adults both get the job, then the number of deaths caused due to coronary artery blockages will drop by 30%. With these improvements, the risk of heart disease-related death or stroke will be reduced by up to 25%. In addition to this, the long-term effect of having Covid-19 will not show up until 40 years after symptoms start showing up but for now, we can say that some people will get healed of heart diseases as well as mental illnesses. In fact, studies have shown that people who already had heart diseases might recover faster especially if they got the Pfizer vaccine than with Oxford/AstraZeneca vaccination. However, with time, it will become clear whether or not the heart disease or mental illness of the person will worsen.

What are the factors behind high rates of death in various age groups due to complications related to Coronavirus?

According to the latest data that has been released by the WHO, the most crucial reason why people of all ages are dying from Coronavirus infection is because of the hospital and emergency room visits. Also, according to this recent report, more than half of the people who died were older than 65 years old. Also, people with comorbidities such as diabetes and asthma have shown an increased risk to suffer the same fate. It is believed that people who are suffering from hypertension and diabetes might suffer more easily from the virus which may cause issues in the kidneys and other organs. Hence, it is very essential to note that any person that has been infected by the coronavirus must take precautions to prevent the deadly disease.

How long will I be kept under house quarantine under the current scenario to avoid the spread of coronavirus?

So far, as of now, medical staff has been keeping the patients in hospitals under house quarantines until doctors do some tests on the patient to tell whether or not they will survive after being hospitalized. As we see only a few people are surviving in the hospital whereas most of the people are struggling to breathe well out of the house. Doctors are planning to use sedatives first to break down their breathing before putting them into hard-to-reach positions and monitoring their oxygen levels. People who want to go out shopping or go to the hospital might face the problem of finding the necessary money in order to pay the bill. So, it is not worth risking his life now and people should follow the guidelines set by the authorities. Hopefully, with these developments, there will be no more fear among the people regarding coronavirus and we shall see a new normal.