There are a lot of new viruses and bacteria that are currently lurking around every corner of the world causing havoc and panic among people of all races. Experts say this phenomenon can be one of the dangers and risky effects of climate change and global warming. One of those that create a buzz in the medical field recently is the coronavirus-inflicting thousands around the world and killing 81 people just in China alone.
But what is coronavirus? Since the virus is already crawling slowly in the world now, is there a way we can protect ourselves from it? Is the virus really deadly? Here are some of the most important things you must know about it.
WHAT IS A CORONA VIRUS?
The coronavirus is one of the viruses that are more common among animals than people. Most of its symptoms include respiratory problems that involve the sinuses, nose, and upper throat, as reported by WebMD.
Though this virus is currently creating an outbreak in most parts of Asia and other places in the US, most coronaviruses are actually not dangerous. Unfortunately, some can have really serious effects that patients have to be isolated and treated the soonest.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Once inflicted, those who have the virus would experience several symptoms like that of a common cold. These include fever, cough, headache, runny nose, and sore throat, as reported by iNews.
These might seem simple and could only pose little to no effect on one's body. But for elderly people and those who have weakened immune systems like those who have chronic diseases such as diabetes, kidney or liver diseases, HIV, and addiction to alcohol, the virus could pose more serious respiratory illnesses that could be too risky and can even cause death.
HOW DOES THE VIRUS SPREAD?
To transfer from one host to the other, the coronavirus can spread in several ways. These include sneezing and coughing, touching hands or physical contact with those who are infected, and through touching surfaces or objects that have the virus then touching the eyes, nose and mouth without washing the hands. Furthermore, the virus can also be transferred through fecal contamination.
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THE VIRUS?
To guard yourself against the negative effects of the virus, it is a must to protect yourself from it. The most crucial things you have to do is properly washing your hands with water and soap, avoiding touching your mouth, nose, and eyes with unwashed hands, and also avoiding those who are inflicted by the virus.
