First, let's talk about the meaning of this kind of coronavirus that hits worldwide and give us tremendous fear.

CORONA VIRUS 2019-is an infectious disease and acute respiratory illness caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

THIS CORONA VIRUS WAS ORIGINALLY FOUND AND IDENTIFIED IN WUHAN, CHINA IN 2019, AND BECOME PANDEMIC IN 2020.

THE CORONA VIRUS CAN BE TRANSMITTED PERSON TO PERSON THROUGH DIRECT CONTACT, DROPLETS OF SALIVA WHILE COUGHING AND SNEEZING. BUT LATER ON, THEY DISCOVER THAT IT CAN LAST FOR 28 DAYS ACCORDING TO THE RESEARCHER. IT CAN BE FOUND ON CONTAMINATED SURFACES SUCH AS METAL AND PLASTIC. AND THERE'S ALSO EVIDENCE THAT THE PARTICLES CAN BE SPREAD IN THE AIR AND LAST FOR AN HOUR.

HOW WOULD YOU KNOW IF YOU ARE ALREADY INFECTED BY THE VIRUS? WHAT ARE THE SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS? HOW TO TREAT THEM?

SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS

Some of the cases are known to be asymptomatic or the carrier of the virus does not show any symptoms. You don't know if you are infected and you already spread the virus. But here are some of the signs and symptoms of the corona virus.

MOST COMMON SYMPTOMS:

• Fever

• Dry cough

• Sore throat

• Tiredness

LESS COMMON SYMPTOMS:

• Aches and pain

• Diarrhea

• Loss of smell and taste(loss of appetite)

• HeadacheHeadache

• Conjunctivitis

• Rash on skin

SERIOUS SYMPTOMS:

• Shortness of breath

• Chest pain

• Chills

• Difficult to move

PREVENTIVE MEASURE

• You should clean and wash your hand often.

• Use alcohol and hand sanitizer when you are going outside.

• Follow protocols. Wear a mask/face shield.

• Practice social distancing.

• Avoid face-to-face contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing.

• Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.

• Practice a healthy diet and exercise.

• Take vitamins every day and drink more water.

I will recommend you to stay at home to avoid getting infected. Protect your family and help each other maintain cleanliness at home and personal hygiene. Limit visitor in your home or if it is possible don't let them in your home.

TREATMENT

There are no specific vaccines or medicine to treat covid-19. But if you are positive for covid-19 you need to seek immediate professional help. Most of the patients can recover without special treatment.

If you are experiencing any symptoms above isolate yourself to prevent it from spreading.

However, some of the patients showing serious symptoms need medical/hospital care.

The most vulnerable in contacting covid-19 are pregnant women, asthmatic, diabetic, people over the age of 60, and people who have a weak immune system.

FACTS ABOUT COVID-19

• Disinfectants can't prevent viruses from spreading.

• Heat and humidity can't stop spreading the virus.

• No drugs have proven to be effective to cure covid-19.

• A hot bath doesn't prevent it.

• Mosquito bites and houseflies don't spread it.

• It is caused by a virus, not bacteria.

• A thermal scanner can detect fever but not a virus.

• Garlic and ginger can't help you fight the virus.

PANDEMIC EFFECTS ON COMMUNITY

It is considered the most crucial global health calamity. It gives us a terrifying imagination of once getting infected by the virus. It has affected and killed more than a hundred thousand lives throughout the world. Many health workers and more frontline are highly affected due to a lack of resources on providing protective suits while helping patients in fighting the virus.

Many suffer from losing their jobs, loved ones, and opportunities.

It also has a large impact on the global economy. Many enterprises, businesses, and the global workforce are now at risk of losing their livelihood. Informal workers are more vulnerable because of their lack of health and financial securities. Losing their job during lockdowns means they are unable to provide for their family needs. Unable to buy enough food for themselves and their families. Many businesses are in the red flag.

It also affects the mental health of an individual. Although it is normal to feel fearful and anxious during this time some of us thinking suicide is the answer but it is not helpful. Talking to someone and ask for God's guidance to lessen your distress.

But on the contrary, the pandemic has a positive effect on nature. During a pandemic nature hitting the reset button and restoration of its properties. Decreasing air and water pollution.

It also lessens public violence crime issues. Gives break to that workaholic that almost forgot their families. And now having so much time to cherish every moment with their loved ones.

THIS PANDEMIC GIVES US MORAL LESSON TO BE FINANCIALLY PREPARED. YOU NEED TO FEED YOUR FAMILY WHILE HAVING WORLDWIDE HEALTH ISSUES. AND NO MATTER WHAT HAPPENS WE CAN'T LIVE ON OUR OWN. THERE'S GOD THAT PROTECT US FROM THIS PANDEMIC. HE JUST reminds US TO TURN BACK TO HIM AND PRAISE HIM TO HEAL THE WORLD. IT TEACH US THAT THERE'S NO SAFE PLACE YOU CAN GO. THE SAFER PLACE IS WHEN GOD IS WITH YOU.