CORONAVIRUS

 WHAT YOU HAVE TO KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS

Our life has changed somewhat due to this pandemic that does not want to end, so we have to adapt and coexist with the new circumstances.

And for this to happen, we must know our enemy very well.

What is coronavirus:

Coronavirus disease (Covid-19) is a contagious disease caused by the recently discovered coronavirus.

How does it spread?:

Coronavirus is transmitted mainly through droplets that an infected person secretes when he coughs, sneezes, or breathes. The weight of these drops is too heavy to remain suspended in the air, as they fall quickly on the ground or surfaces.

how to be infected?:

You may be infected through breathing if you are very close to a person with Covid-19 disease or touch a contaminated surface and then touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.

Do you have COVID-19  without knowing?:

Some people have Corona disease without symptoms, and some have symptoms similar to some common known diseases, so caution is necessary.

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most people who develop it have mild to moderate symptoms and recover without hospitalization.

We start with 7 symptoms that you should notice, and they may seem general and are not related to Covid-19, but they may indicate that you have Corona:

*Conjunctivitis, according to a french magazine article) santeplus(.

* Anorexia.

* Abdominal pain.

* diarrhea.

* Fatigue and tiredness.

* Brain fog is the mental confusion that hinders our ability to think or remember daily things.

* Discoloration of the skin, limb swelling, itching, or rash may be skin symptoms of the coronavirus.

There are also other symptoms, up to 33 symptoms, as indicated by the World Health Organization:

Fever, dry cough, loss of smell, headache, Sore throat

Nausea, Vomiting, Bloody cough, Hoarseness, Muscle and joint pain,

difficulty breathing, Chest pain, photophobia, Sore eyes, Itchy eyes, Redness of the tongue, Tongue swelling, Depapillated tongue, Sudden deafness, Strange sensation in the nose, Excessive nasal dryness, nasal douche, Facial nerve paralysis, Acrocyanosis.

Corona infection duration and recovery:

Symptoms appear after infection with Coronavirus within 5 to 6 days in many cases, but this period can range from one day to 14 days.

On the third day, an infected person becomes contagious.

On the twelfth day, an infected person becomes non-contagious.

Symptoms usually last for 14 days from their onset and may last longer.

If you suspect that you have corona, consult a doctor, and always maintain standards of social distancing, personal hygiene, and wearing masks, in accordance with the health guidelines in your country.

You might be one of those people who are not harmed by the disease,

But the virus may harm the elderly and people with chronic diseases, you have to think about them.

General advice and correcting the wrong information about Coronavirus:

vitamins and mineral supplements cannot cure Covid-19: There are excellent vitamins and mineral supplements to help the immune system such as Vitamin D, Vitamin C, and Zinc but it is not a sure treatment for coronavirus.

Hydroxychloroquine has no clinical benefits in treating COVID-19:Current data shows that this drug does not reduce deaths among hospitalized Covid-19 patients.

Dexamethasone only helps advanced cases of Corona patients and does not benefit mild cases.

Wearing a muzzle while playing sport: do not wear the mask while playing a sport, as the muzzle may limit the ability to breathe comfortably and  The mask may get wet due to perspiration, which makes it difficult to breathe and promotes the growth of microbes.

Most people who get COVID-19 recover from it.

drinking alcohol does not protect you from COVID-19 and it may harm your health.

Thermal scanners can not detect the COVID-19.

COVID-19 is not transmitted by house flies.

The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in hot and humid climates.

Bathing in hot water does not prevent the emerging coronavirus disease.

coronavirus cannot be transmitted by mosquito bites.

People of all ages are infected with the Coronavirus, and it appears that the elderly and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) are most likely.

stop the spread:

Stopping the spread of the virus is the best way to confront this pandemic actually.

Therefore take your responsibility and take care of yourself and the others. 

Sources: World Health Organization