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Coronavirus Disease: COVID-19

The document discusses COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. It originated in bats and was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The virus spreads through airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes and can be fatal for elderly patients due to weaker immune systems. While there is no vaccine yet, prevention efforts like hand washing and social distancing are encouraged.

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Coronavirus Disease: COVID-19

The document discusses COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus. It originated in bats and was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. The virus spreads through airborne droplets from coughs and sneezes and can be fatal for elderly patients due to weaker immune systems. While there is no vaccine yet, prevention efforts like hand washing and social distancing are encouraged.

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COVID-19

CORONAVIRUS DISEASE

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1. What Does COVID-19 Mean?
Coronavirus is a virus that is believed to be arising from
bats and civet cats. It was identified in the year 2019.
Hence, it is named COVID-19.

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2. Do You Know Where it Was
Found for the First Time?
It was first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

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3. Why Are There so Many Myths
and Rumors?
The characteristics of Coronavirus is not fully known. Each
one is submitting their own opinions and beliefs. Do not
get obsessed with fake news.

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4. Are You Down With Cough and
Fever?
Do not panic. But you might probably have the symptoms
of COVID-19. Prevention is always better than cure. Seek
help from a doctor right away.

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5. Know the Symptoms!
Fever, cold, cough, runny nose, vomiting, and nausea.

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6. Why and How Does It Spread
Fast?
The reason why Corona has been able to spread rapidly is
that it is an air-borne infection. It spreads through direct
contact with the infected person as there are chances of
the droplets from cough and sneeze affecting you.

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7. Why Is It Fatal for the Elderly?
It is tough for older people to withstand the effects caused
by COVID-19. The immune power of senior citizens might
be very low. This is the reason why they are easily affected.

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8. Is Corona Treatable?
As of now, there is no proper treatment found. But treating
only the symptoms are known to have better clarity for
doctors.

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9. Do Not Eat Additional Garlic,
Do Not Wear Extra Masks.
Garlic is eaten for its general medical properties. It is not a
magic formula for COVID-19. Wearing more than one
mask can increase your susceptibility to infection.

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10. Are People Living in Hot
Countries Safe?
This might be a myth. There is no evidence to prove the
same. It is declared as pandemic disease. Maintaining
proper sanitation will keep you safe.

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11. Send and Receive Parcels
Without Fear.
Coronavirus can stay only around 8-10 hours. It is not
going to catch you along with your delivery. Better sanitize
the package once you receive it.

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12. What If I Am Tested Positive
for COVID-19?
Stay calm with the hope of recovery. Remember, you are
not alone, and many recovered. Consult a doctor
immediately and undergo the treatment procedure with
determination.

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13. Can I Take Antibiotics?
Taking antibiotics and antiviral drugs are not known to
help. So far, no vaccines have been identified too.

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14. Should I Stop Non-Vegetarian
Food?
Eating eggs, chicken, and seafood has nothing to do with
Coronavirus. However, it is advised to thoroughly cook the
meat as there are risks of other infections too. Homemade
foods will be more hygienic.

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15. How Do You Differentiate
Corona From the Flu?
The symptoms of Flu show up in 2-4 days, whereas
Corona might take up to 2 weeks. Difficulty in breathing is
common in Corona but is rare in Flu. If you have a sore
throat, there are chances that it might be Flu. Vaccine for
Flu is already available. To date, the Coronavirus vaccine is
not formulated.
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16. Can I Completely Heal From
Coronavirus?
Some patients are known to be cured completely. The time
required for a person to heal depends on the severity of the
symptoms. Almost 80 % of the cases are known to have
complete recovery.

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17. What Else Do We Need?
We need more health protocols to break this pandemic
disease. Also, we need proper hygiene status.

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18. Attention Travelers:
Avoid traveling. Returned from an important journey?
Then you should avoid contacting healthy people after you
return. Initially, keep an eye on their health status for 14
days. If you notice any symptoms, call a doctor online or
through telephone.

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19. Final Tips:

1. Do not travel abroad.


2. Maintain proper hygiene. Cover your mouth and nose
while coughing and sneezing.
3. Report to the doctor if you have any symptoms.
4. Properly cook meat.
5. Ask the kids to stay at home.
6. Young or old, anyone can be affected. Stay safe.
7. Avoid unimportant social gatherings.

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Do you have any queries regarding
Novel Coronavirus?

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Article

Read our article to know about the causes, symptoms, and


preventions of coronavirus:

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References

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/technical-
guidance/naming-the-coronavirus-disease-(covid-2019)-and-the-virus-that-
causes-it
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
https://www.clinicaltrialsarena.com/analysis/coronavirus-mers-cov-drugs/

Note: All information and numbers are as available and reported on 14 Mar 2020.

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