Know About Coronavirus
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What coronavirus is?
Coronavirus is a kind of virus which has derived from a Latin word corona, which means crown. The appearance of coronavirus (in infected form) is like a crown and therefore it got its name as coronavirus. It was first recognized in the 1960s, but the emergence of this virus is not known actually. By CDC report the new human coronavirus, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, are first identified in Wuhan, China.
Coronavirus can affect and make sick not only animals but also humans. Although most corona viruses are not threaten, yet few types of coronavirus are dangerous and frequently cause severe illness.
Coronavirus belongs to a family of virus that cause an infection in respiratory system which includes infection in nose, throat (upper) and sinuses. The Spreading procedure of corona virus is as same as other cold-causing viruses.
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Symptoms of this disease are:
"According to WHO, fever, cough, shortness of breath are its symptoms". It get spread by coming in contact to infectious person's hand or mouth, or by touching items or surface that have touched by infected people. Coronavirus cause respiratory illness with symptoms like
- fever,
- cough, cold, runny nose, sneezing,
- breath shortness and
- sore throat.
- in severe cases pneumonia
So far no vaccine has been made to prevent the virus from spreading. It is very necessary to take care of yourself.
Preventive measures can be taken:
The best way to prevent from coronavirus is to treat in the same way as you follow the everyday habits or advises in common cold like,
The best way to prevent from coronavirus is to treat in the same way as you follow the everyday habits or advises in common cold like,
- Properly wash your hands with soap for at least 20-25 seconds. You can also use hand sanitizer (which should be alcohol-based) to rub hands.
- Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Cover your nose and mouth during sneezing and cough with handkerchief or tissue paper, then throw the tissue in dustbin.
- Avoid close contact from people who have infection like cold and flu symptoms.
- Avoid consumption of eggs and meat.
- Avoid touching wild animals.
- Frequently sanitize and clean the touched objects and surfaces.
- Drink plenty of water,
- Take 2-3 leaves of Neem tree,
- Add breathing exercises in your daily routine
- Do Gargles of Salty water when coming from outside/office.
Content Source: CDC Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, WebMD Health News

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