Introduction:
The corona virus is a family of viruses that can cause a range of illness in humans includig common cold and more severe forms like SARS and MERS, which are life threatening. The virus is named after its shape which takes the form of a crown with protrusions around it and hence is known as coronavirus This new coronavirus, the seventh known to affect humans has been named covid-19. This outbreak of coronavirus come to light on december 31, 2016 in wuhan city of china.
How does coronavirus Spread?
This virus mainly spreads From person to person most of the time, it spreads when a sick person coughs or sneezes. They can spray droplets as far as 2 meter away (6 feet). If you breathe them in, the virus can get into your body, you can also get the virus from touching a surface or an object the virus is on, then touching your mouth, nose or your eyes.
Symptoms.
Common signs of infection indude fever, coughing and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, It can cause Pneumonia, multiple organ failure and death. The incubation period of covid 19 is thought to be between one and 14 days. It is contagious before the symptoms appear, that is why so many people get infected.
Coronavirus Prevention:
1) wash your hand often with soap and water or clean them with an alcohol based Sanitizer.
2) Maintain physical distance: Because you can have and spread the virus without knowing It, you should Stay at home as much as possible. If you have to go out, stay at least 6 feet away from others.
3) Always wear a cloth face mask to protect yourself and others.
4) Avoid touching your face, eyes and mouth with unwashed hands.
5) Disinfect surfaces you touch otten like tables, doorknobs, switch, faucets and sinks.
Conclusion.
In a nutshell, it is clear that this virus spreads from person to person, therefore, it is necessary to limit your contact with other people as much as possible. We must refrain ourselves from shaking hands, hugging for the Safety of our loved ones, family members and the broader community and must continue to follow the safety practices such as wearing mask, frequently hand wash and maintaining physical distance, as these measures can help us to defeat this global pandemic.
”Stay Safe, Stay Healthy