Coronavirus: Symptoms,Protect and Prevention
Coronavirus :-
Coronavirus outbreak on December 31, 2019. Many people infected with COVID-19. Coronavirus originated from China’s Wuhan. On February, World Health Organization named the novel coronavirus “COVID-19”. “CO” stands for “corona”, “VI” for “virus” and “D” for “disease”, while “19” for the “year”. Viruses are named by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses (ICTV).
Coronaviruses are zoonotic i.e they are passed on between animals and people.
Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a SARS-associated coronavirus, which is identified of 2003. SARS is an airborne virus and outbreak in China.
Middle East Respiratory syndrome (MERS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a novel coronavirus. MERS was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012. MERS-CoV is a zoonotic virus.
Symptoms of COVID-19:
- Headache, loss of smell and taste.
- Nasal congestion and runny nose.
- Diarrhea.
- Breathing difficulties.
- Trouble breathing.
- Chest pain.
- New confusion.
- Cannot wake up fully.
- Bluish lips or face.
- Coronavirus leaked from a lab in Wuhan. The outbreak quickly spread around the world.
How to protect from coronavirus?
- i) Wear a mask over your nose and mouth.
- ii) Stay 6 feet between persons.
- iii) Get a COVID-19 vaccine.
- iv) Take fresh air from outdoors.
- v) Wash your hands.
- vi) Use hand sanitizers.
What is vaccine?
Ans: Vaccine is a substance used to stimulate the production of antibodies and provide immunity against disease. A vaccine is a substance to protect humans from bacteria and viruses.
Coronaviruses are spread around the world. This virus damages our immune system. We all know that vaccines increase our immune system.
Covaxin vaccine:
Covaxin vaccine was manufactured by Bharat Biotech in collaboration with the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) and National Institute of Virology (NIV).
Oxford, AstraZeneca Vaccine:— The Oxford, AstraZeneca vaccine is manufactured by AstraZeneca, University of Oxford. This vaccine has been approved by the Therapeutic Good Administration (TGA).
Sputnik V vaccine:— Sputnik V vaccine is developed by Gamaleya Research Institute.
Above all the vaccine is vaccine that aims to protect against COVID-19.
Lockdown:— ① Lockdown is a restriction policy for people or community to stay at home. A lockdown can also be used to protect people against coronavirus. Lockdown is an emergency protocol i.e. implemented by the government. Coronavirus have varying ability to infect people or persons. COVID-19 is more dangerous than SARS or MERS-CoV. Around the world COVID-19 is spreading rapidly. Governments are taking action going into lockdown. So, lockdown is very necessary.
What to do if you are sick?
If you are sick with COVID-19 or might have COVID-19 follow the below steps—
i> Stay at home.
ii> Take care of yourself.
iii> Stay in touch with your doctor.
iv> Avoid close contact of other persons.
