Do you know? What is Coronavirus? How does it spread?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop severe illnesses.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes, and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol-based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s essential that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow)
COVID-19 can be severe and has caused millions of deaths worldwide and lasting health problems in some who have survived the illness.
The Coronavirus can be spread from person to person. It is diagnosed with a laboratory test.
COVID-19 vaccines have been authorized for emergency use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and vaccination programs are in progress across the U.S. and many parts of the world.
Prevention involves physical distancing, mask-wearing, hand hygiene, and staying away from others if you feel sick.
How does the Coronavirus spread?
As of now, researchers know that the Coronavirus is spread through droplets and virus particles released into the air when an infected person breathes, talks, laughs, sings, coughs, or sneezes. Larger droplets may fall to the ground in a few seconds. Still, tiny infectious particles can linger in the air and accumulate in indoor places, mainly where many people are gathered, and there is poor ventilation. This is why mask-wearing, hand hygiene, and physical distancing are essential to preventing Coronavirus.
How is COVID-19 diagnosed?
COVID-19 is diagnosed through a laboratory test. Diagnosis by examination alone is difficult since other illnesses can cause many COVID-19 signs and symptoms. Some people with the Coronavirus do not have symptoms at all.
What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?
COVID-19 symptoms include:
Cough
Fever or chills
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Muscle or body aches
Sore throat
New loss of taste or smell
Diarrhea
Headache
Body pain
New fatigue
Nausea or vomiting
Congestion or runny nose
Some people infected with the Coronavirus have mild COVID-19 illness, and others have no symptoms at all. In some cases, however, COVID-19 can lead to respiratory failure, lasting lung and heart muscle damage, nervous system problems, kidney failure, or death.
If you have a fever or any of the symptoms listed above, call your doctor or a health care provider and explain your symptoms over the phone before going to the doctor’s office, urgent care facility, or emergency room. Here are suggestions if you feel sick and are concerned you might have COVID-19.
Why is it called Coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are named for their appearance: “corona” means “crown.” The virus’s outer layers are covered with spike proteins that surround them like a crown. - Neelam kumari
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