Sarfraz MR

How to keep yourself safe during corona pandemic

Coronavirus is changing the whole world. Lockdowns are imposed on half of the earth. It is been more than a year and corona is still between us. Hige number of peoples are losing their healths, life, and jobs. By taking proper steps risks of dangers can be reduced.

Coronavirus is the name of the disease that is spreading throughout the world and causing great concern and fear in public. It is a respiratory and vascular disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-COV-2). The scientific name of this disease is Covid-19.

It spreads through respiratory droplets, when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talk.

The first known human infections were in Wuhan, China in Dec 2019. Most cases were linked to the Huanan seafood wholesale market.

Today coronavirus is affecting 218 countries and territories around the world. More than 121,531,956 cases have been confirmed and  2,686,170  people have lost their lives. Right now the USA is the most affected country with coronavirus more than 30,240,799 cases and more than 549,605 deaths are confirmed.

Most countries have imposed a lockdown to stop its spread. Due to this lockdown, nearly half of the global workforce is at risk of losing their livelihoods.

People with corona may have these symptoms:

• Fever(mostly)                  
•  Cough(mostly)
• Sore throat                       
• Fatigue
• Runny nose                     
•  Headache                       
• Shortness of breath          
• Diarrhea
• Muscles or body aches    
• Vomiting
• Lost of taste and smell

Emergency symptoms include difficulty in breathing, persistent chest pain or pressure, difficulty in walking, and bluish face and lips.

This disease can lead to complications like pneumonia, acute respiratory distress syndrome

Sepsis, septic shock, and kidney failure. Older adults and people with severe underlying health conditions are at high risk of developing more serious complications.

1. Wear mask
2. Avoid close contacts with others
3. Avoid people who appear sick
4. Stay six feet away from others in public
5. Wash your hands with soap frequently for at least 20 seconds
6. Use sanitizer if water and soap is not available
7. Avoid touching your face especially with unwashed hands
8. Take a healthy diet
9. Stop smoking
10. Avoid alcohol
11. Exercise daily

Scientists from the whole world are racing to produce a corona vaccine. Researchers are testing 54 vaccines in clinical trials on humans and at least 87 vaccines on animals.

Drug companies have discovered the vaccine for corona. United States and United kingdom are using these vaccine for benefits. Many more countries are also trying to develop their own vaccines and in those India and china are in top of the list.

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