Covid 19 for summary

Covid 19 for summary.

These days, we know that 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 pandemic has lead to severe global socioeconomic disruption, the postponement or cancellation of sporting, religious, political and cultural events, widespread shortages of supplies exacerbated by panic buying. The pamdemic caused the largest global recession in history with more than a third of the global population at the time being placed on lockdown. Schools, universities and colleges have closed either on a nationwide or local basis in 197 countries, affecting approximately 99.9 per cent of the world’s student population.

The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact, often via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing, or talking. Common symptoms include fever, cough and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around five days, but may range from two to fourteen days. There is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Primary treatment is symptomatic and supportive therapy.

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.

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatment for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. So, All of us must try to win with together. Care yourself. Stay at home.