COVID-19

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What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 or Corona Virus Disease – 2019 is a highly contagious disease caused by the lately discovered novel coronavirus.

 

How Does It Spread?

COVID-19 spreads mainly through the droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person sneezes or coughs.

 

Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease

  • Fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Persistent pressure or pain in the chest

 

These symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the virus.

 

Is It Contagious?

Coronavirus is highly contagious and easily spreads from one person to another. WHO (World Health Organization) has denoted it as a pandemic due to its rapid contagiousness across the world.
Older people, especially those with a lung-disease or COPD, diabetes, and low immunity are at a higher risk of developing a serious complication from COVID-19 illness.

 

Preventive Measures

By now, there is no specific treatment or vaccine for COVID-19. Several ongoing clinical trials are evaluating potential treatments.

 

The only way to contain the virus infection is by following some preventive measures as outlined by WHO:

 

  • Cover your nose and mouth with the bent elbow or a clean tissue while coughing or sneezing. Immediately dispose of the used tissue.
  • Wash your hands frequently with soap or use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
  • Stay at home and avoid public places.
  • Maintain social distancing by keeping at least 1 meter of distance between yourself and anyone who is sneezing or coughing.
  • Avoid touching mouth, nose, and eyes.
  • Disinfect and clean frequently touched surfaces every day.
  • If you have a cough, fever, and difficulty in breathing, seek medical assistance at the earliest.
  • We at Classic Life sincerely wish you to stay safe and in sound health. Protect others by protecting yourself.