Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

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Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)        

while everybody is providing information about Coronavirus disease, I thought why not search for authentic knowledge, so the aim of writing this article is to quench my urge to know this disease completely so that I can help myself and others with optimum measures regarding safety and avoid any panic regarding this. The Source of this article is the data provided by WHO (world health organization) and UNICEF, I have further simplified it for easy understanding.

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Let Us Understand What Is Coronavirus?

Coronavirus is a large family of viruses, which are responsible for causing illness in humans and animals. Several coronaviruses can cause respiratory illness in humans, ranging from the common cold to severe diseases like middle east respiratory syndrome(MERS), severe acute respiratory syndrome(SARS). Recently discovered COVID-19 comes under this category only. It is called ‘novel’ because it is a new strain of Coronavirus.

It was first identified in Wuhan, China and it is named Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19). This virus can survive on the infected surface for several hours, therefore it is important to kill it with disinfectants.

Symptoms Of Coronavirus Disease

The most common symptoms are tiredness, fever, dry cough, body aches, nasal congestion, runny nose, and sore throat. Some patients may also complain of diarrhea, severe cases may develop pneumonia or difficulty in breathing. These symptoms are usually mild in the beginning and they become severe gradually. Some people may be asymptomatic after getting infected, they do not show any signs and symptoms of illness. As per the data, about 80% recover without needing any special treatment. Around 1 out of 6 infected people may present complications because of COVID-19. It has been observed that elderly people and people who have underlying medical conditions like high blood pressure, diabetes, and heart disease may develop severe illness.

How Does Coronavirus Disease Spread?

This disease is mainly transmitted through contact with the person who has the virus. It spreads through small droplets from nose or mouth which are spread when the infected person coughs or exhales. These droplets land on the surfaces and objects, when a healthy person touches these infected surfaces and later touches his eyes, nose or mouth he will also get the Coronavirus disease.

A healthy person can also catch Coronavirus infection disease by breathing in the droplets from an infected person. This is the reason, it is advised to maintain a distance of more than 1 meter (3 feet) from an infected person.

How Can You Protect Yourself?

Since the future is still unpredicted, it is advised to take precautions to reduce the chances of infection.

Frequently and thoroughly wash your hands with alcohol-based hand rub (at least 60% alcohol) or soap and water. This helps in killing the virus on your hands.

Hands Washing

Avoid close contact and Maintain 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and others especially with anyone who has flu-like symptoms.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, this will stop the transfer of viruses in the body.

Maintain respiratory hygiene, cover your mouth while coughing and sneezing. Use flexed elbow or tissue and throw the tissue into a closed bin.

Stay home, especially if you feel unwell. Seek medical attention, if you have a fever accompanied by cough and difficulty in breathing.

cover your mouth while coughing and sneezing

Avoid traveling to places where COVID – 19 is spreading widely. Check the travel advisory for the place before planning any travel in case of an emergency. Carry your hand sanitizer, a packet of disposable tissues and disinfecting wipes.

In case you have recently visited areas where COVID-19 is spreading, self isolate yourself, stay at home. Seek medical attention if you feel unwell.

The use of a medical mask is advised if you have respiratory symptoms like coughing or sneezing, to protect other people. In case of the absence of any symptoms, there is no need to wear any medical mask. Dispose of the mask properly to ensure protection against transmitting the disease. It is important to understand that, using masks alone is not sufficient in protecting the infection, frequent hand wash, avoiding close contact with an infected person, maintaining respiratory hygiene. CDC does not recommend wearing a medical mask if one does not have COVID-19.

Stay healthy, eat a healthy and balanced diet. Avoid alcohol or tobacco-based product. Ensure you consume foods that help in increasing your overall immunity.

Update yourself with news from trusted sources, like WHO (world health organization), CDC(centers for disease control), UNICEF and government organization of the respective state.

Do not panic, keep yourself well informed, know the facts but avoid being panic.

Treatment Of Coronavirus Disease

As of now, there is no vaccine or treatment available for COVID -19, only symptomatic treatment is provided.

Home Remedies To Boost Your Immunity

Vitamin C rich food helps in boosting overall immunity, eat healthy fresh fruits and vegetables. Avoid eating outside and maintain overall hygiene.

To boost your lung health, you can sip water containing – fresh tulsi leaves, 5 peppercorns, 8-9 fresh garlic cloves, a 2-inch piece of mashed ginger, 2 tablespoon fennel seeds, 2 tablespoon fenugreek seeds. Boil them in 2 glass of water for 5-7 minutes and sip warm.

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