Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment.
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses belong to a family of viruses that includes those responsible for common cold, flu, polio, measles and rubella. There are more than 100 different species of coronaviruses. The most well-known coronavirus is the one responsible for the common cold and influenza. “COVID-19 (COVID, Coronavirus Type 19) is a novel coronavirus discovered in Saudi Arabia in September 2015, and reported to the World Health Organization (WHO) as a new coronavirus infection in a Saudi Arabian man in October 2015,” said Dr. Gail Bolan, director of the CDC’s Division of Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases. “For many years, we have recognized a close relationship between influenza viruses and coronaviruses.
Symptoms of COVID-19
1. Severe headache and vomiting 2. High fever 3. Confusion, altered mental status, and coma 4. Death 5. Loss of bladder, stool, and/or kidney function What Happens in the Developing World Developing countries are more prone to viral hemorrhagic fevers like Ebola or Marburg. Most often, however, the people with these diseases are health workers and others in the community, not the military or healthcare workers in a developed country. The medical response is less advanced, with the healthcare workers treated in isolation wards for three to four weeks and are rarely admitted for further care. The Economic Cost of Coronavirus Disease The biggest costs are on the caregivers. In the United States, health care costs for a health worker with Ebola was $71,000.
When should I seek medical treatment?
If you or your children feel sick and experience nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain or decreased stool frequency for 1 week or longer, seek medical attention as soon as possible. How is it treated? Without treatment, most people who fall ill will recover without complications. If the virus spreads to the blood, coxsackievirus causes more serious complications in a small number of people.
Preventing COVID-19
Get your flu shot An annual flu shot is the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, particularly the coronavirus. Wash hands with soap and water Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth Avoid contact with people who are sick with the virus or coughing Remember: CDC recommends that everyone older than 6 months get a flu shot each year. Individuals with underlying health conditions should not receive the flu vaccine. Get your seasonal flu shot The H3N2v strain that has dominated the U.S. during the 2018-2019 flu season is still a significant threat this season. A flu shot can reduce the severity of illness, length of time to recovery and the risk of death from the flu. Safeguarding Your Loved Ones With the vast majority of the U.S.
Conclusion
Recently, the World Health Organization (WHO) added coronavirus disease (COVID-19) to its list of new viruses that should be treated with caution and investigated further. The virus can be spread in different ways such as person to person, water to water and air to air. In case you are traveling to a country affected by this virus or you are in one of the countries affected by it, it is advisable to take precautionary measures to protect yourself from its spread. In case you plan on flying and if you are traveling to a country affected by this virus, please read this article carefully and do your best to protect yourself from COVID-19. Now, let’s take a look at the different ways in which the virus can be spread.
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