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COVID -19
What does COVID-19 stand for?
'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as
'2019 novel coronavirus' or '2019-nCoV.' The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the same
family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold.
First outbreak: Wuhan, China
On 11 February 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the disease "COVID-19",
which is short for coronavirus disease 2019.The virus that caused the outbreak is known as
severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus .
Where was the first case of the coronavirus disease identified?
The first human cases of COVID-19, were first reported by officials in Wuhan City, China, in
December 2019.
When was the coronavirus disease declared a global health emergency?
On 30 January 2020, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus the Director-General of the World
Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of
International Concern and issued a set of Temporary Recommendations.
COVID-19 in PAKISTAN The
first case of COVID-19 was reported from Karachi on February 26, 2020, with estimated populace
of Pakistan as 204.65 million.
SYMPTOMS
Most common symptoms:
fever dry cough tiredness
Less common symptoms:
aches and pains
sore throat
diarrhoea
headache
loss of taste or smell
Serious symptoms:
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
chest pain or pressure
loss of speech or movement
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can
take up to 14 days. PRECAUTIONS
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
>Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
>Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
>Wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible.
>Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
>Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
>Stay home if you feel unwell.
>If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
COVID-19 History.docx

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COVID-19 History.docx

  • 1. COVID -19 What does COVID-19 stand for? 'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as '2019 novel coronavirus' or '2019-nCoV.' The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold. First outbreak: Wuhan, China On 11 February 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) named the disease "COVID-19", which is short for coronavirus disease 2019.The virus that caused the outbreak is known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus . Where was the first case of the coronavirus disease identified? The first human cases of COVID-19, were first reported by officials in Wuhan City, China, in December 2019. When was the coronavirus disease declared a global health emergency? On 30 January 2020, Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak of COVID-19 to be a Public Health Emergency of International Concern and issued a set of Temporary Recommendations. COVID-19 in PAKISTAN The first case of COVID-19 was reported from Karachi on February 26, 2020, with estimated populace of Pakistan as 204.65 million. SYMPTOMS Most common symptoms: fever dry cough tiredness Less common symptoms: aches and pains sore throat diarrhoea headache loss of taste or smell Serious symptoms: difficulty breathing or shortness of breath chest pain or pressure loss of speech or movement On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days. PRECAUTIONS To prevent the spread of COVID-19: >Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub. >Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing. >Wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible. >Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth. >Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. >Stay home if you feel unwell. >If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.