Corona Virus

Coronavirus is a globally spread virus, known as COVID-19. This is a type of virus that can be transmitted from animals to humans and then spreads from one human to another. This is a viral disease that is diffusing all over the world from one country to another and has become deadly. The virus also contains SARS (severe acute respiratory syndrome) and MERS (Middle East respiratory syndrome).

History

The first case of coronavirus was reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City of China.  A number of people were infected and died because of it. After creating havoc in China, the virus thus now is transmitted to seventy other locations across the world. Many cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed in New York, California, Washington, Italy, India, and Iran and deaths have also been reported. The whole world is being affected by this fatal virus.

Pandemic

COVID-19 was not declared to be pandemic by the World Health Organization till now but on Wednesday, 11 March 2020 it was declared a pandemic because of the outbreak all over the world. The coronavirus now has become a threat to life for people living anywhere in the world as it is rapidly transmitting from one country to another.

Who’s at High Risk?

COVID-19 is fatal for everyone and all the people are to take care of themselves in order to stay safe. It can easily happen to people with a low immune system. The people who are at high risk of suffering from this virus are those who come in contact with those who are already infected, heart patients, have asthma or any such respiratory disease.

Symptoms

The symptoms of COVID-19 vary from mild to severe. It takes two to fourteen days for symptoms to expand. Symptoms of COVID-19 include

Flu Runny nose Cough Fatigue Sore throat Body ache Breathing difficulty Chills

The symptoms in the people who have a weak immune system may vary.

Medication

The vaccine for the disease COVID-19 has not been invented yet. If you feel to have the symptoms of COVID-19 contact your doctor immediately, have precautionary measures and avoid being in human contact. Drink plenty of water, add fluids in your diet and take rest.

Preclusions

As there are no specific vaccines yet invented for COVID-19 here are some precautionary measures that are a must to take for everyone to avoid having this noxious syndrome.

Wash your hands for at least twenty seconds Stay at home Work from home Avoid human contact Do not touch your face and nose Cover your mouth with tissue or elbow while sneezing or coughing Maintain a safe distance from anyone coughing or sneezing Isolate the people infected from the disease under doctors’ observations Stay hydrated Clean the objects you use frequently

Precautionary Measures in Pakistan

COVID-19 is spreading across the world. There are a few cases of Coronavirus in Pakistan as well, in the people who have traveled from abroad. In order to stay safe, the government of Pakistan has issued a detailed circular of how to prevent it. Also, the government has announced a three-week vacation for educational institutes so that the people stay at home and avoid any human contact.

Coronavirus is a sort of infection that is spreading rapidly. Jaageer.com cares for the people and advises everyone to take precautionary measures and stay safe. Take care of yourself and the people around you…!