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write a paragraph on carona virus​

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Answered by Sunshine7879
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coronavirus

The Health Ministry has confirmed 18,985 cases of Covid-19 in India and 603 deaths so far. The disease has already claimed over 169,000 lives globally and infected close to 2,500,000 worldwide. The WHO has declared coronavirus outbreak as a pandemic.

What is coronavirus?

The coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses in humans including common cold and more severe forms like SARS and MERS which are life-threatening. The virus is named after its shape which takes the form of a crown with protrusions around it and hence is known as coronavirus.

How did the recent outbreak occur?

The recent outbreak of coronavirus is believed to have occurred in a market for illegal wildlife in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Chinese health authorities and the WHO are investigating the outbreak of the recent coronavirus.

Is the recent strain fatal?

Since it's a new strain, there is no specific vaccine that can treat it. However, according to the WHO, "many of the symptoms can be treated & therefore treatment based on the patient’s clinical condition". However, it has already killed over 169,000 globally.

What steps have been taken so far to check its spread?

The Chinese govt initially locked down Wuhan - the epicenter of the virus outbreak. However it was too late. The virus has spread to all continents now, except Antarctica.

How is India responding to the outbreak?

India has expanded screening of international travellers. Few Indian travellers who were found with the coronavirus strain have been isolated and treated before their release.

How has it affected the economy?

Worries are mounting that prolonged quarantines, supply chain disruptions and a sharp reduction in tourism and business travel could weaken the global economy or even cause a recession

Answered by Anonymous
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Coronavirus is an infectious disease with no vaccine or specific cure till date.

  • The name is derived from Coronaviridae which are single-stranded RNA viruses

  • . The name in short is Covid-19 which includes the year 2019 when it was first discovered.

  • The virus is said to have originally spread from bats to man at Wuhan in China. Coronavirus infects the respiratory system and and rapidly destroys the lungs.

The most common symptoms of coronavirus disease are fever, tiredness, and dry cough.

  • A person with any of the symptoms must wear a mask and avoid closeness or contact with anyone to prevent infecting other people and go immediately to a hospital for test and treatment.

  • Washing our hands and maintaining social distancing are the most effective ways to break the alarming chain of infection. As the cases of the Coronavirus is increasing, countries across the world are implementing the Stay Home lockdown to prevent ourselves and to prevent others from getting infected.
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