Corona Virus and How to secure from that before the attack?
Corona in Latin means a Hat. Coronavirus has a structure similar to the hat surrounding the core virus, hence the name.
Corona Virus is not new to us. We have seen various instances of the same previously. The same virus manifested as SARS in 2003 in Hongkong; in 2012 as MERS in Abudhabi; and now we know the virus COVID19 that has the epicenter in China’s Wuhan district.
The virus has spread worldwide, creating panic and also owing to extensive coverage of the NEWS channels and social media platforms. On the flip side, it has also done some good. Creating mass awareness is the sure-shot of stopping the virus from spreading the pan-world.
CORONA carries HIGH-RISK Factor
The main reason we consider the virus scary is that it carries a high risk of community-acquired infection. Community-acquired infection in simple terms means the infection quickly spreads from one person to another, without the knowledge of the former. At times, the person infected from the virus shows delayed symptoms depending on the immunity of the individual. So until the signs show up, you might not even know they infect you with the virus unless you get screened for the same just out of paranoia. Till you realize the infection with COVID19, it will only be another case of lousy flu you might have had earlier.
How dangerous is COVID19?
Getting infected with the virus does not mean death. As said earlier, it depends on your immunity. While the mortality rate is 2%, 15% are under high-risk. The rest of the 83% of the healthy population will experience mild irritation in the respiratory tract and soon develop antibodies if you have taken the required flu-shots for the season.
So when talking about 2%, they belong to a non-healthy population and should take all the precautions possible to avoid getting infected. The characteristics of potential victims are:
- Over 80 years – In particular, the male population is much more susceptible compared to females.
- Have a medical history of diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, and so forth.
Ways how the virus spreads?
There are two critical ways of how the virus spreads –
- By coming in contact with the person infected from the virus.
- Touching the infected surface and rubbing your eyes or picking your nose without washing your hands properly
Preventive measures
Here are specific tips to avoid the virus from spreading.
- Maintain at least 6 feet distance from the person whom you suspect is infected with the COVID19.
- Wash your hand as frequently as you can for a minimum of 20 seconds.
- Only if you do not have access to the hand-wash, use personal hand sanitizers.
Do’s and Dont’s:
- Get a minimum of 7 hours of sleep.
- Get 150 minutes of physical activity per week that will increase your heart-rate
- Have food rich in Vitamin C like citrus fruits, lemon grapefruit orange decrease the severity of the infection.
- Wear masks if you are sick, else they do little to prevent infection.
- Don’t travel to the following countries – China, South-Korea, Hong-Kong, Iran, and Italy
- Don’t be an IDIOT – Internet Derived Information Obstructing the treatment, who look up Google for treatment than consulting doctors
- Don’t give in to rumors. Get your information from government-approved websites or credible NEWS sources.
Since the vaccines or treatment is not found yet for the COVID19 infection, better stay safe than sorry. And most importantly, consult your doctors before you decide on being a doctor yourself.
The Coronavirus Has Officially Been Declared a Pandemic
The World Health Organisation declared the novel coronavirus a pandemic on Wednesday as it spreads in more than 100 countries around the world.
The WHO defines a pandemic as “the worldwide spread of a new disease.” The determination is based on the geographic spread of a disease, the severity of illnesses it causes, and its effects on society.
Pandemic
Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear, or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death.
Describing the situation as a pandemic does not change WHO’s assessment of the threat posed by this virus. It doesn’t change what WHO is doing, and it doesn’t change what countries should do.
