Give a Detailed Information about COVID-19. Complete Information on the pandemic Corona Virus.
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COVID-19 or, Cornoavirus or, 2(SARS-CoV-2) you can name it any of 'em. But this virus casues Pandemic all over Globe.
First Identify
Everyone is wondering that this is new virus, but this isn't. This Virus was first identified in year 1937, that was responsible for “ Bronchitis in Birds ” & had potential to devastate poultry stocks.
Scientists found first evidence of human cornoaviruses in 1960s, in the nose of people with common cold and mild disease.
Wondering About Virus Name?
The name coronavirus comes from the crown-like projections on these viruses on the surface. “Corona” in Latin means “halo” or “crown.”
This virus occur among humans during winter months of 2019 & early springs lead to another Name i.e. COVID19 [COrnoaVIrus Disease of 2019]
Outbreak of COVID19
At the Middle of 2019, CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) started monitoring of new virus SARS-CoV-2, which causes COVID-19. Authorities first identified the virus in Wuhan, China.
Since then it spreaded all over Globe, leading the WHO (World Health Organization) to declare a pandemic.
Causes of Virus
First people with COVID19 had links to animals & seafood market. This suggest that animals initially transmitted the virus to humans.
⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀As these viruses were first identified in animals, that's why this theory seems to be true. & From Humans to Humans it transmit.
On 17th February 2020, the director-general of the WHO presented a estimates of the severity of COVID-19 cases, using data from 44,000 people who had received confirmed diagnoses :
According to the CDC, the following groups have a higher risk of developing serious illness from COVID-19:
- People aged 65 years or older
- Pregnant Women
- People living in nursing homes or care facilities
- People of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions, including chronic lung disease, serious heart conditions, severe obesity, a compromised immune system, or diabetes
Symptoms
The primary symptoms are a cough and shortness of breath or difficulty breathing.
- Fever
- Chills
- Repeatedly shaking with chills
- Muscle pain
- Headache
- Sore Throats
- New loss of taste or smell
According to the CDC, a person with neither of those symptoms may still have COVID-19 if they experience at least two of 'em.
No Vaccine is currently available for COVID19. However scientists of all places are in search of vaccines.
Types
Cornoavirus belongs to the family of Coronaviridae. Doctors currently recognize seven types of coronavirus that can infect humans :
- 229E (alpha coronavirus)
- NL63 (alpha coronavirus)
- OC43 (beta coronavirus)
- HKU1 (beta coronavirus)
Saftey Measures
- Wear Masks and Gloves
- Wash your Hands Frequently
- Cough and Sneeze into the tissue or elbow.
- Dispose of used tissues immediately.
- Avoid contacts with others
- Avoid crowds and public gatherings
- Follow Social Distancing
- Avoid touching your face
- Isolate yourself & follow Lockdown
- Work from Home