Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)

In December 2019, there was a cluster of pneumonia cases in the city of Wuhan in China. Some of the early cases had reported visiting or working at a seafood and live animal market in Wuhan. Investigations found that the

disease

was caused by a newly discovered corona virus. The

disease

was later named kovat 19 kovat 19 and spread within China and to the rest of the world. On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization declared the outbreak a public health emergency of international concern. In this video, we'll take a quick look at what's currently going on. What is known about Kovat 19 Keep in mind that this is a new disease and what is known is evolving rapidly and could change in the future.

So what is a corona virus? Corona viruses are a large group of viruses and consist of a core of genetic material surrounded by a lipid envelope with spikes of proteins. This gives it the appearance of a crown. In Latin, it is called corona and this is how these viruses get their name. There are different ones. types of corona viruses that cause disease in animals and humans in humans corona viruses can cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more serious illnesses, these include the severe acute respiratory syndrome

coronavirus

first identified in China in 2003, the Middle East respiratory syndrome

coronavirus

that was first identified in Saudi Arabia in 2012 and Tsarskoe v2, the name of the virus that causes Kovan 19 that was first reported in December 2019, so where did this new virus come from? ?

Corona viruses are known to circulate in a variety of animals, sometimes these viruses can jump from animals to humans, this is called contagion and could be due to a variety of factors. such as mutations in the virus or increased contact between humans and animals, for example, it is known that mers-cov is transmitted from camels and Tsarskoe V from civets, the animal reservoir of the new crown virus is not yet known, how it spreads The disease can be transmitted from person to person through droplets when an infected person releases those droplets when coughing, talking or sneezing, for example, when close to another person.

It can also be transmitted when infected droplets land on objects and when another person touches them and then touches their eyes, nose or mouth. What are the symptoms? The incubation period, which is the time between exposure to the virus and the development of symptoms, is on average five to six days, but can range from 1 to 14 days. There can be a variety of symptoms, from very mild to some severe. People may not develop symptoms. Common symptoms include fever, fatigue, and respiratory symptoms such as cough, sore throat, and difficulty breathing. Some people report loss of taste or smell and some may develop a skin rash.

In more severe cases, there could be organ failure from pneumonia. and sometimes death, about 80% of cases recover from the disease without needing special treatment, but there are some people who are at risk of severe illness, including older people or people with underlying medical problems, such as chronic respiratory diseases, obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure, heart diseases. or cancer, how can we know if someone is infected? The infection is commonly diagnosed by a test called reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction, usually known as PCR. This test identifies the virus based on its genetic fingerprint. There is also a blood test that can detect antibodies against the virus that can show that someone was infected in the past how the treatment for kovat 19 is treated is mainly supportive care medications against the virus are currently being researched how we prevent transmission of the virus There are several effective ways to prevent the spread of the disease, these include covering your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing with a bent elbow or with a tissue and throwing the tissue into a closed container immediately after use washing your hands regularly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, maintaining at least one meter distance from people and the proper use of masks and personal protective equipment, especially in healthcare settings, it is important to stay home if not feel well and call a hotline or your healthcare provider, but if you have a fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek early medical attention and share your travel history or contact with someone who is unwell with your healthcare provider. in some areas governments have implemented specific physical and social distancing measures to prevent the spread of the outbreak it is important to follow their advice vaccines to prevent kovat 19:00 are currently in development and scientists around the world are working hard to make this happen .

This is a quick look at this emerging infectious disease. We are still learning about this virus every day and what is known may change, so please check the website below for the most up-to-date information. updated information