The pandemic has got the whole world locked-down. Do you know how it was caused in the first place? Some researchers suggest that the virus is similar to the virus found in bats and when a man in the city of Wuhan in China ate a bat, he got infected with the virus. After research, it was found that the virus belongs to the family of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus(SARS-CoV) which spread like fire in 2003 and thus, came to be known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and the disease came to be known as Covid-19.
World Health Organisation says..COVID-19 is a new disease. While more information becomes available every day, many questions about transmission remain. A vast effort by research teams and networks around the world is underway to answer those questions.
How is it transmitted? Covid-19 is a highly contagious disease. It can spread through :
What are the symptoms? Covid-19 symptoms can be both mild and serious. Main Symptoms
If you notice any of the serious symptoms in yourself or a loved one, seek immediate medical help. CORONA (COVID 19) HELPLINE IN INDIA : 011-23978046 OR 1075 What is the treatment if you or a loved one shows symptoms of Covid-19? There is no specific treatment of Covid-19 yet. Treatment is focused on managing the symptoms instead. Several studies focus on antiviral medication. In case you feel unwell, show even mild symptoms of Covid-19, have traveled recently or have come in contact with a Covid-19 positive person isolate yourself for at least 14 days.
Covid-19 is a serious disease. There is no cure yet. The front-line workers are working really hard, risking their lives to overcome this pandemic and it is extremely important for us to follow the guidelines suggested by the World Health Organization and do our best to prevent spread of coronavirus. Corona helpline number for each state or union territory.
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