WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS:

(COVID-19) is an communicable disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory disease and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and people with underlying medical problems like disorder , diabetes, chronic respiratory illness , and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best thanks to prevent and hamper transmission is be informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and the way it spreads. Protect yourself et al. from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you simply also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this point , there are not any specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will still provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.


Symptoms:

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
  • fever.
  • dry cough.
  • tiredness.
  • Less common symptoms:
  • aches and pains.
  • sore throat.
  • diarrhoea.
  • conjunctivitis.
  • headache.
  • loss of taste or smell.
  • a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes.
Serious symptoms:
  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
  • chest pain or pressure.
  • loss of speech or movement.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you've got serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or clinic .
  • People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms reception .
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to point out , however it can take up to 14 days.



Prevention: 

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Maintain a minimum of 1 metre distance between you and other people coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
  • Stay home if you feel unwell.
  • Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
  • Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying faraway from large groups of individuals .