Essay on CORONA VIRUS (COVID-19) in English

                           

        

The first known case of the covid-19  found in Wuhan,China in December 2019 .From there, it’s reached countries as distant as the United States and the Philippines. Coronaviruses were first discovered in the 1930s when an acute respiratory infection of domesticated chickens was shown to be caused by infectious bronchitis virus .Human coronaviruses were discovered in the 1960s.The coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses in humans including common cold and more severe

forms like SARS and MERS which are life-threatening.The virus (officially named SARS-CoV-2) has been responsible for millions of infections globally, causing hundreds of thousands of deaths. The United States is the most affected country.The disease caused by an infection with SARS-CoV-2 is called COVID-19, which stands for coronavirus disease 2019. The virus is named after its shape which takes the form of a crown with protrusions around it and hence is known as coronavirus.

                         

            

SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS

Doctors are learning new things about this virus every day. So far, we know that COVID-19 may not initially cause any symptoms for some people.You may carry the virus for 2 days or up to 2 weeks before you notice symptoms.

Some common symptoms that have been specifically linked to COVID-19 include:(write the following symptoms using comma in essay)

Trusted SSouSSomecommon symptoms that have been specifically linked to COVID-19 include:

• shortness of breath
• having a cough that gets more severe over time
• a low-grade fever that gradually increases in temperature
• fatigue

Less common symptoms include:

• chills
• repeated shaking with chills
• sore throat
• headache
• muscle aches and pains
• loss of taste
• loss of smell

These symptoms may become more severe in some people. Call emergency medical services if you or someone you care for have any of the following symptoms:

• trouble breathing
• blue lips or face
• persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• confusion
• excessive drowsiness

The full list of symptoms is still being investigated by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)Trusted Source.

                                        

Coronaviruses are zoonotic. This means they first develop in animals before developing in humans.For the virus to pass from animal to humans, a person has to come into close contact with an animal that carries the infection.Once the virus develops in people, coronaviruses can be transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets. This is a technical name for the wet stuff that moves through the air when you cough or sneeze.The viral material hangs out in these droplets and can be breathed into the respiratory tract (your windpipe and lungs), where the virus can then lead to an infection.The 2019 coronavirus hasn’t been definitively linked to a specific animal.Researchers believe that the virus may have been passed from bats to another animal — either snakes or pangolins — and then transmitted to humans.

                                       

                                   

• EFFECTS OF CORONAVIRUS ON WORLD ECONOMY

The recent outbreak of coronavirus is believed to have occurred in a market for illegal wildlife in the central Chinese city of Wuhan. Chinese health authorities and the WHO are investigating the outbreak of the recent coronavirus.Worries are mounting that prolonged quarantines, supply chain disruptions and a sharp reduction in tourism and business travel could weaken the global economy or even cause a recession.Big shifts in stock markets, where shares in companies are bought and sold, can affect the value of pensions or individual savings accounts .

Wash your hands often

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

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Avoid close contact

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick, even inside your home. If possible, maintain 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members.
• Put distance between yourself and other people outside of your home.
  • Remember that some people without symptoms may be able to spread virus.
  • Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
  • Do not gather in groups.
  • Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings.
  • Keeping distance from others is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

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Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face cover when around others

• You could spread COVID-19 to others even if you do not feel sick.
• Everyone should wear a cloth face cover when they have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store or to pick up other necessities.
  • Cloth face coverings should not be placed on young children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance.
• The cloth face cover is meant to protect other people in case you are infected.
• Do NOT use a facemask meant for a healthcare worker.
• Continue to keep about 6 feet between yourself and others. The cloth face cover is not a substitute for social distancing.

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Cover coughs and sneezes

• If you are in a private setting and do not have on your cloth face covering, remember to always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Throw used tissues in the trash.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

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Clean and disinfect

• Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
• If surfaces are dirty, clean them. Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

Then, use a household disinfectant. Most common EPA-registered household disinfectantsexternal icon will work.

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