Corona virus is not a new virus. It was found way back in 1960’s ,but the origin wasn’t found. This virus is in the shape of a crown hence named corona. Sometimes, a corona virus can infect both animals and humans.
Corona viruses spreads like any other cold-causing viruses do. People can get infected through people who have severe cold, cough and sneezes or touching infected person’s hands or face or by touching the things that the people who are infected by the virus touch.
It is surprising to know that almost every person gets this infection ,at least once in their life, most likely as a young child.
Symptoms
Coronavirus symptoms can be respiratory infections or symptoms related to cold and fever
When the coronavirus infects the lower respiratory tract (your windpipe and your lungs, it can cause severe cold and Pneumonia, Older people with a heart disease or people with weakened immune systems.
Is there a vaccine?
There is no vaccine for corona virus.
By taking these preventing measures we can avoid getting Corona virus infection.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water or with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Keep your hands and fingers away from your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Contact with people Infected should be avoid.
Corona virus infection treatment
- Get plenty of rest.
- Avoid fried or spicy food and load up vitamin C.
- Prevention method is to keep your throat moist, do not let your throat dry up. Drink fluids.
- Take over-the-counter medicine for a sore throat and fever.
- A humidifier or steamy shower can also help ease a sore and scratchy throat.
- Do not go to crowded places.
- Wearing a mask is very much necessary.
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