What is coronavirus? Who is COVID-19 for? Symptoms, causes and more.

What is coronavirus?

Corona virus belongs to such a family of viruses whose infection can cause problems ranging from a cold to shortness of breath. This virus has never been seen before. The virus infection started in December in Wuhan, China. According to WHO, fever, cough, shortness of breath are its symptoms. So far no vaccine has been made to stop the virus from spreading.

Is there any treatment? There are no specific treatments for coronavirus, but symptoms can be treated.

Who is COVID-19 for?
On 11 February, the World Health Organization announced that the official name would be COVID-19, a shortened version of the coronavirus virus 2019. The WHO refers to the specific virus that causes the disease as the COVID-19 virus.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe. It takes 2–14 days after exposure for symptoms to develop. Symptoms may include:

• Fever (Centers for Disease Control considers a person to have fever when his temperature is at least 100.4 ° F [38 ° C]
• cough
• breathing problems
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People with a weakened immune system may develop more severe symptoms, such as pneumonia or bronchitis. You can never develop symptoms after exposure to COVID-19. So far, most confirmed cases are in adults, but some children have been infected. There is no evidence that children are at greater risk of getting the virus.

What causes coronovirus infection?

Man first obtains a coronovirus by contact with animals. Then, it can spread from human to human. Health officials do not know which animal caused COVID-19.
The COVID-19 virus can spread through exposure to certain bodily fluids, such as cough drops. It can also be caused by touching an infected person and then touching your hand with your mouth, nose or eyes.


What causes coronovirus infection?
If you think you have COVID-19, you should contact your family doctor immediately. Before going to the doctor's office, call with your concerns. This will allow the office to collect information and provide you with guidance in the next steps. To diagnose you, your doctor may run tests to deal with other common infections. In some cases, your doctor may suggest isolating you to prevent the spread of infection.

Can coronavirus be prevented or avoided?

• Try to avoid people who are ill or meet in large groups. If you are sick, stay home.
• Cover your cough with a tissue or cough in your upper sleeve or elbow. Do not cough in your hands.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially before going to the bathroom, before eating, and after running down your nose, coughing or sneezing. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if your hands are dirty in appearance. Avoid touching your mouth, nose or eyes.