List of useful Coronavirus Information:
1) It's not entirely new: Coronavirus is a family of a virus which includes viruses such as common cold, SARS, MERS and Covid-19. The covid-19 is the type of coronavirus which was first detected in China and caused a global epidemic.
2) Less Fatal: The covid-19 is actually less fatal compare to SARS but since the transmission rate is higher, it has become a global threat. Because of the high transmission rate, people should take extra precaution to avoid infections.
3) Can be cured by the immune system: Most people who are going to be infected by Covid-19 is going to be cured by their immune system. However, in severe cases, an infection can cause pneumonia, kidney failure or other respiratory diseases which might be fatal.
4) Older people at higher risk: People with older age are more likely to have serious symptoms compare to younger people because younger people have a better immune system. However, there are cases where young adults died after getting infected with the coronavirus.
5) Male are at higher risk: The fatality rate is higher in male compare to female. This could be the result of high smoking rate in male compare to female. As per the recent research done in China, the fatality rate in men is 2.8% and in the female is 1.7%.
6) Mask shortage: Because of the global transmission of the coronavirus, it is now very expensive to purchase a mask.
7) The debate regarding the use of Mask to prevent coronavirus: Coronavirus is not airborne and mainly spread by droplets. According to Doctor Eli Perencivich, incorrect use of mask can actually harm people. Healthy adults do not require to use the mask. The use of the mask is important when someone is infected. The mask will prevent the infected person from spreading the virus.
8) Origin of Coronavirus: The coronavirus is mainly found in animals. Some type of virus has been transmitted from animals to human.
9) Internet Hoax: There are lots of internet hoax regarding coronavirus such as the virus can be cured by the use of salt water, using the mask is the only way to be protected from the virus, people with active infections are going to die etc. All these are a hoax and you should not believe them.
10) How to protect yourself: Last but not the least, we all should know how to prevent ourselves from the coronavirus. Below are the prevention methods :
1) It's not entirely new: Coronavirus is a family of a virus which includes viruses such as common cold, SARS, MERS and Covid-19. The covid-19 is the type of coronavirus which was first detected in China and caused a global epidemic.
2) Less Fatal: The covid-19 is actually less fatal compare to SARS but since the transmission rate is higher, it has become a global threat. Because of the high transmission rate, people should take extra precaution to avoid infections.
3) Can be cured by the immune system: Most people who are going to be infected by Covid-19 is going to be cured by their immune system. However, in severe cases, an infection can cause pneumonia, kidney failure or other respiratory diseases which might be fatal.
4) Older people at higher risk: People with older age are more likely to have serious symptoms compare to younger people because younger people have a better immune system. However, there are cases where young adults died after getting infected with the coronavirus.
5) Male are at higher risk: The fatality rate is higher in male compare to female. This could be the result of high smoking rate in male compare to female. As per the recent research done in China, the fatality rate in men is 2.8% and in the female is 1.7%.
7) The debate regarding the use of Mask to prevent coronavirus: Coronavirus is not airborne and mainly spread by droplets. According to Doctor Eli Perencivich, incorrect use of mask can actually harm people. Healthy adults do not require to use the mask. The use of the mask is important when someone is infected. The mask will prevent the infected person from spreading the virus.
8) Origin of Coronavirus: The coronavirus is mainly found in animals. Some type of virus has been transmitted from animals to human.
9) Internet Hoax: There are lots of internet hoax regarding coronavirus such as the virus can be cured by the use of salt water, using the mask is the only way to be protected from the virus, people with active infections are going to die etc. All these are a hoax and you should not believe them.
10) How to protect yourself: Last but not the least, we all should know how to prevent ourselves from the coronavirus. Below are the prevention methods :
- Avoid crowd and people who are sick
- Use Hand sanitizers and wash your hand with soap for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid contacts with animals and stop going to stores where live animals are present
- Follow basic hygiene procedure
- If you feel sick do not hesitate to visit your local health care provider
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