Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus i.e. severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). First identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak to be a pandemic on 11 March, 2020.
Common Symptoms
According to WHO, the following are the common symptoms of Covid-19:
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Aches and pains
- Sore throat
Prevention
According to WHO, the following should be done to prevent infection:
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
- Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home if you feel unwell.
- Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
- Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
Covid-19 is an epidemic as well as a notified disaster in India. Read more here.
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