CORONA VIRUS - Everything about it - MedForLife

Corona virus(COVID-19) is a spherical enveloped particles containing single-stranded RNA associated with a nucleoprotein within a capsid comprised of matrix protein. The envelope has club-shaped glycoprotein projections.

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This virus is transmitted between animals and people,means they are zoonotic.

There are several types of this virus.Since it's a new strain, there is no specific vaccine that can treat it.

This virus spreads mainly from person-to-person,Between people who are in close contact with one another.This also spreads by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes.Transmission is usually via airborne droplets to the nasal mucosa.Those who are the sickest are affected by this virus easily.However this varies person-to-person.

Symtoms are - fever,cough,shortness of breath.These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.

If you think you have been exposed to COVID-19 and develop such symptoms then call your healthcare provider for medical advice.

Scientists and biological researchers are still trying to find a vaccine for this disease.So best way is to take several precautions to stop it from spreading such as-

Clean your hands often

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.

Stay home if you’re sick

Cover coughs and sneezes

Cover your mouth and nose inside of your elbow or use tissue.

Throw used tissues in the trash.

Clean and disinfect your home and workplace

Avoid social interacting

Finally everyone have to manage stress and anxiety.Coping with stress will make you, the people you care about, and your community stronger.

Lets come together to spread awareness about this disease and stop this disease from spreading.

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