Where did it come from?
China alerted the WHO to cases of unusual pneumonia in Wuhan on December 31.
COVID-19 is thought to have originated in a seafood market where wildlife was sold illegally. On February 7, Chinese researchers said the virus could have spread from an infected animal to humans through illegally trafficked pangolins, prized in Asia for food and medicine. Scientists have pointed to either bats or snakes as possible sources.
The WHO declared the virus a global pandemic on March 11, and said it was "deeply concerned by the alarming levels of spread and severity" of the outbreak.
The international community has asked for US$675 million to help protect states with weaker health systems as part of its Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan.
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19):
It is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. It belongs to the family of viruses that range from the common cold to MERS coronavirus, which is Middle East Respiratory Syndrome coronavirus and SARs, Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).
The virus is named after its shape which takes the form of a crown with protrusions around it and it is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). It is a life-threatening virus. It is identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that began in China in 2019.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop severe illness and death.
SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
Common symptoms include:
- Fever
- Tiredness
- Dry cough.
Other symptoms include:
- Shortness of breath
- Aches and pains
- Sore throat
- And very few people will report diarrhea, nausea or a runny nose
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.
People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek medical attention.
How To Prevent Spread Of COVID-19
1.Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
2.Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
3.Avoid touching your face.
4.Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
5.Stay home if you feel unwell.
6.Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
7.Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
TO SEE THE LIVE STATUS OF COVID-19
To see the live updates and number of cases of covid-19, head on to
covidvisualizer
AS on 20/04/2020 210 Countries and Territories around the world have reported a total of 2,408,352 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 that originated from Wuhan, China, and a death toll of 165,107 deaths.
For more information with graphs and chats head on to
Worldometer
AS on 20/04/2020 210 Countries and Territories around the world have reported a total of 2,408,352 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 that originated from Wuhan, China, and a death toll of 165,107 deaths.
For more information with graphs and chats head on to
Worldometer
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