1. WHAT IS COVID 19 ?
Covid 19(Corona virus ) is an infectious
disease caused by a newly discovered
corona virus.
Coronaviruses are a big family of different
viruses. Some of these cause common cold
in people. Others infect animals including
bats , camel and cattle.
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3. Fever
Dry cough
Tiredness
Aches and pains
Headache
Loss of taste and smell
Chest pain or presurre
Difficulty in breathing or shortness of
breath
4. Droplets or aerosols:- When a infected
person coughs , sneezes or talks droplets
calles aerosols carry the virus into the air
from their nse to mouth.Anyone within 6
feet can breathe into their lungs.
Airbrone transmission :- The virus can live
in the air about 3 hours. It can get in to
the lungs if anyone breathes in .
5. Surface transmission:- If the infected
person touches anything that is been
used by a normal person, the virus on
that surface of the particular thing , can
infected the virus into other.
Pets :- As these virus was found in the
animals , researchers have also found
some domestic pets to be positive.
6. Incubation period :- 1-27 days
Recovery time :- 3 weeks to 6 weeks
Frequently reported signs:-
fever
Cough
Myalgia
Shortness of breath
Less commonly reported symptoms include
sore throat,headache,cough with soutum
production or hemoptysis.
7. To prevent the spread of the virus :-
Clean your hands often. Use soap and
water or hand sanitizer rub.
Maintain a safe distance from anyone who
is coughing or sneezing .
Wear a mask .
Don’t touch your eyes,nose or mouth.
Cover your nose and mouth with your bent
elboe or use a tissue when you cough or
sneeze
8. Stay home if you feel unwell.
If you have any of the symptoms seek
medical attention.
Try to avoid going in gatherings or crowd
areas.
Sanitize your living place .
Take a bath after coming home from
outside.