Understanding The Coronavirus
Understanding The Coronavirus Isn’t hard; I explain in this quick break down “Coronaviruses” is a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals including Camels, Cattle, Cats; and Bats. Animal Coronavirus hardly infect people and then spread between people. The Coronavirus Disease is a Betacoronavirus. The Sequences from U.S. patients are similar to the one that China initially posted suggesting a likely single, recent emergence of this virus from an Animal Reservoir.
Where did Coronavirus Come From
Coronavirus was first detected in Wuhan China. For example, China had link to a large seafood and live animal market suggesting animal to animal personal spread. Person to person spread was subsequently reported outside Hubei and in Countries outside of China including in the United States.
Some international destinations now have apparent community spread with the virus that causes COVID-19 as do some parts of the United States.
Community spread means some people have been infected and it is not know how or where they became exposed.
Illness Severity
Reported illnesses have ranged from very mild to severe.
Who is at High Risk
Older Adults
People who have serious chronic medical conditions like
Heart Disease
Diabetes
Lung Disease
Symptoms
The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
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Steps to Prevent Illness
Clean Your Hands!
Wash your hands with soap and water. Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Don’t touch your, nose, mouth and eyes with unwashed hands.
How COVID-19 Spreads Person-to-person spread
The virus spread mainly from person-to-person. Between people who are in close contact with one another person. Respiratory droplets
in other words,
Avoid close contact with People
Try to avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.
How easily the Coronavirus virus spreads
The Coronavirus seems to be spreading easily and sustainably.
Coronavirus Similarities to The Movie “Contagion”
COVID-19: in The U.S. at a Glance
Total cases: 938
Total deaths: 29
In conclusion, Wash your Hands! Above all don’t be in tight areas around a lot of people.
