Coronavirus symptoms and prevention

by Nityanand Tripathi Senior Digital Marketing Executive

What is coronavirus?

Coronavirus 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 is its symptoms. So far no vaccine has been made to stop the virus from spreading.

What are the symptoms of this disease?

Its symptoms are similar to the flu. As a result of infection, problems like fever, cold, shortness of breath, running nose and sore throat arise. This virus spreads from person to person. Therefore, great care is being taken about this. In some cases, the coronavirus can also be fatal. Especially older people and who already have asthma, diabetes, and heart disease.

What are the preventive measures?

The Ministry of Health has issued guidelines to prevent coronavirus. According to them, hands should be washed with soap. Alcohol-based hand rub can also be used. Keep your nose and mouth covered with handkerchief or tissue paper while coughing and peeling. Keep distance from people who have cold and flu symptoms. Avoid the intake of eggs and meat. Avoid contact with wild animals.

Consider these symptoms to identify the corona

High fever: If a person has a high fever with a dry cough, then he must be checked once. If your temperature is 99.0 and 99.5 degrees Fahrenheit, then it will not be considered a fever. It is a matter of concern only if the temperature reaches 100 ° F (37.7 ° C) or above.

Phlegm and a dry cough: It has been found that the coronavirus causes phlegm but the infected person has whooping cough.

Breathing problems: Within 5 days of getting infected with the coronavirus, a person may have trouble breathing. The problem of breathing is actually due to the phlegm spreading in the lungs.

Flu-colored Symptoms: According to the World Health Organization (WHO), infected with the coronavirus can sometimes cause fever, cough, respiratory problems, as well as flu and cold symptoms.

Diarrhea and vomiting: Symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting have also been seen in people infected with corona. Such symptoms have been found in about 30 percent of people. Lack of smell and taste: In many cases, it has been found that people infected with corona have a decreased ability to smell and taste.