Coronavirus

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus.
Most people infected with the Corona virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness. COVID-19 is more specially effect Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, kidney patent and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness in most of the case this disease is recover without requiring special treatment. 
The Corona (COVID-19) virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based hand sanitizer frequently and not touching your face,  Stay at your home and maintain social distance.
Prevention
As we know, there is an old saying, prevention is better than cure. To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:

1) Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand Sanitizer.
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 
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

Symptoms

Corona virus affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
The most common symptoms are as following
1. fever.
2. dry cough.
3. tiredness.
Less common symptoms are as following
1. Aches and pains.
2. Sore throat.
3. Diarrhoea.
4. Conjunctivitis.
5. Headache.
6. Loss of taste or smell.
7. A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes.

Serious symptoms:

1. difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
2. chest pain or pressure.
3. loss of speech or movement.

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.

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