All know coronavirus is the most discussed topic in 2020. Mostly all people from all countries have heard about coronavirus disease. But still, people have partial information about coronavirus disease so they don’t take precautions and this disease is increasing day by day and covering almost all countries.
Here in this post, we are sharing detailed information about coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Please read the complete post so that you know the what is a coronavirus, what are symptoms of coronavirus disease, how to protect yourself from coronavirus disease. So let’s start the process:
What is Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
Coronavirus Disease or sometimes people call it COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a virus. Coronavirus Disease was started from China but now it is spread all over the world. All countries are fighting with this disease but bad luck that till now no permanent solution is invented to stop the Coronavirus Disease.
Actually, Coronavirus is a family of viruses that mainly diseases in animals. But now this virus had jumped to the human bodies and creating disease. There are 2 other coronaviruses named Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (Sars) and already more than 1500 people dead since 2002.
Covid-19 is a new member of the virus family and is very dangerous, but scientists all over the world are working for the solution of Covid-19 and hope they will get success soon.
How Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) Started
It is assumed that Coronavirus is started from the “wet market” in Wuhan where dead and live animals, as well as fishes and birds, are sold. There remains a maximum possibility of the spread of Coronavirus in these markets.
What are the symptoms of Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
It takes 1-14 days to show symptoms of Coronavirus Disease COVID 19. Common symptoms of Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) are given below:
- Fever
- Cough
- Tiredness
- Runny nose
- Sore throat
- In some cases difficulty in breathing
Old aged people and children can be affected by Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) so they must take special care to keep healthy.
How Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) Spreads
Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) spreads from person to person. Here are the ways how Coronavirus Disease (COVID -19) spreads:
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus spreads mainly with Person to Person contact.
Case 1:
Suppose a person is infected with Coronavirus and he is sitting near you. Suddenly he sneezes or coughs but doesn’t cover his mouth and nose then he can spray respiratory droplets from his nose or mouth. There is a possibility that these droplets contain the virus and then you also can get infected with Coronavirus disease.
Case2:
Suppose there is a person who is infected with Coronavirus disease. He touches his mouth or nose frequently with his hands. And if you do handshake with that person then these viruses will transfer to your hands as well. Now if you touch your hands to your nose or mouth without washing then this virus will enter into your body and you will get infected with Coronavirus disease COVID 19.
Coronavirus Spread During Pregnancy and Breastfeeding
However, it is not confirmed that a woman can transfer Coronovirus during childbirth or through breast milk. But it is recommended for all mothers who have confirmed Coronovirus disease or are suspected they must separate their babies temporarily from a safety point of view.
Precautions to Take While Breastfeeding:
- If possible always wear a mask while breastfeeding
- Wash hands properly before taking and breastfeeding the baby
- Wash hands before touching the milk bottle or breast pump
- Clean and wash the breast pump after every use
How to Protect Yourself from Cronovirus Disease COVID 19
All know still no medicine is invented to stop Cronovirus Disease COVID 19. So it is recommended for all people to take precautions while they get in touch with other people. Here we have shared some points that you need to keep in mind while getting in touch with other people:
Keep Distance
If you want to stay healthy always stay at least 3 feet away when someone is sneezing or coughing.
Wash Hands Frequently
It is recommended to wash your hands every hour or whenever you are going to eat. You must wash hands with soap or hand wash with water for at least 20 seconds.
Use Alcohol-Based hand Sanitizer
If it’s not possible to wash hands frequently then keep hand Sanitizer with you and use it frequently. It is recommended to use Sanitizer that has a minimum of 60% of alcohol.
Don’t Touch Your Nose and Face
It is recommended not to touch your nose or face with your hands as a virus can reach in your body very easily through your nose or mouth if your hands have viruses.
Stay At Home
For sometime avoid social gathering and stay at home to break the chain of virus spread process. Staying at home necessary as if all people will stay at home then Coronovirus will not get any live people or medium to transfer from one person/object to another person/object and it will end slowly. Due to this reason, the Honorable Prime Minister of India Mr. Narendra Modi requested Indian people to go on 1-day curfew on 22nd march 2020. All people are requested to stay at home and follow the instructions given by doctors and higher authorities.
Use Mask
It is recommended to wear a high-quality mask face mask when going outside or meet someone.
Myths about Coronavirus Transmission
Because people don’t know how exactly Coronovirus spread, many people are misleading other people and spreading myths. Here are common myths and they actually not work
- A mosquito bite can give Coronovirus disease
- You will get infected if you buy products manufactured in China
- Your pet can also transfer Coronovirus to you
- Eating garlic can prevent you from Coronavirus
Bottom Line
Here in this post, we have shared detailed information about Coronavirus Disease. How this started, how it spreads, what are the symptoms of Coronovirus COVID 19 and what precautions you must take to avoid Coronovirus COVID 19.
So follow the tips shared above and keep healthy and kill the Coronavirus Disease COVID 19.