The document provides information about COVID-19 (coronavirus), including what it is, its symptoms, how it spreads, treatment options, and ways to protect oneself. It notes that COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus that causes mild to moderate respiratory illness. It spreads primarily through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing and can be transmitted by touching infected surfaces. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and trouble breathing. The best ways to prevent transmission are frequent hand washing, social distancing of at least 3 feet, and good respiratory hygiene like coughing into the elbow. There are currently no vaccines or specific treatments, but clinical trials are ongoing.

1. COVID-19
THE PANDEMIC
- ADESH GUPTA

2. What Is Coronavirus
(COVID-19)?
At the end of 2019, a new type of coronavirus
began making people sick with flu-like symptoms.
The illness is called coronavirus disease-19 —
COVID-19 for short. The virus spreads easily and
has now affected people in many countries
including india.

3. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease
caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience
mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without
requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with
underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease,
diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more
likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down
transmission is be well informed about the COVID-
19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads.
Protect yourself and others from infection by
washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub
frequently and not touching your face.

4. 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 also
practice respiratory etiquette (for example,
by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-
19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating
potential treatments

5. What Are the Signs & Symptoms of
Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
COVID-19 causes a fever, cough, and trouble breathing. Some people have
a sore throat. Symptoms are a bit like those people have with a cold or
the flu. The virus can be more serious in some people, and may lead to
illnesses like pneumonia.

6. How Does Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Spread?
People can catch coronavirus from others who have the virus.
This happens when an infected person sneezes or coughs, sending
tiny droplets into the air. These can land in the nose, mouth, or
eyes of someone nearby, or be breathed in.

7. People also can get infected if they touch an infected droplet
on a surface and then touch their own nose, mouth, or eyes.
Experts are looking at whether the virus can spread through
stool (poop).
This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet)
away from a person who is sick.
WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19 is
spread and will continue to share updated findings.

8. Can the virus that causes COVID-
19 be transmitted through the air?
Studies to date suggest that the virus that
causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted
through contact with respiratory droplets
rather than through the air.

9. How Can You Protect Yourself
From Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19
outbreak, available on the WHO website and through
your national and local public health authority. Many
countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19
and several have seen outbreaks.

10. 1.Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands
with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash
them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and
water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills
viruses that may be on your hands.
2.Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself
and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid
droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you
are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the
COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

11. 3.Avoid touching eyes, nose
and mouth.
4.Make sure you, and the people around you, follow
good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your
mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when
you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue
immediately.

12. 5.Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever,
cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical
attention and call in advance. Follow the directions
of your local health authority.
6.Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 hotspots
(cities or local areas where COVID-19 is spreading
widely). If possible, avoid traveling to places –
especially if you are an older person or have diabetes,
heart or lung disease.

13. How Is Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Treated?
Most people with COVID-19, including children, do not have serious
problems. They usually get better with rest and fluids. But it is important
to keep kids with COVID-19 away from others who may have a harder time
with the virus.
People who are very ill get care in a hospital with breathing help, IV
fluids, and other treatments.

14. CAUTION???????
Don’t take any kind of Antibiotics as it can't treat viruses so they
won't help with coronavirus. Medicines for the flu don't work either
because coronavirus is different from the flu virus.
Experts around the world are studying and tracking COVID-19 and
are taking steps to prevent it from spreading.

15. #stay home stay safe
#stay home stay
safe

16. REFRENCES
1. hhttps://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavir
us.html
2.Https://www.who. https://int/news-room/q-a-
detail/q-a-coronaviruses
3.https://www.google.com/
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