Coronavirus (COVID-19)
COVID: CO stands for corona, VI for virus and D for disease.
Meaning: any of a group of RNA viruses that cause a variety of diseases in humans and other animals
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Coronavirus disease is an infectious disease cause by a newly discovered corona virus.
Some Common Symptoms:
1.
Fever.
2.
Dry cough.
3.
Tiredness.
4. Aches and pains.
5.
Headache.
6.
Sore throat
7.
Loss of taste or smell.
Serious symptoms:
1.
Difficulty in breathing or shortness
of breath.
2.
Chest pain or pressure.
3.
Loss of speech or movement.
On average it takes 5 to 6 days from when someone is infected with the virus or symptoms to show, However it can take upto 14 days.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Steps to prevent coronavirus:
1.
Wash your hands regularly with soap
and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
2.
Maintain atleast one metre distance
between you and people coughing and sneezing.
3.
Avoid touching your face.
4.
Cover your mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing.
5.
Stay home if you feel unwell.
6.
Refrain from smoking and other
activities that weaken the lungs.

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