Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses transmitting between animals and people that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS-CoV) and severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Although for most people COVID-19 causes only mild illness, it can make some people very ill. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes) appear to be more vulnerable. 

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

1.Most common symptoms:

  • fever
  • dry cough
  • tiredness

2.Less common symptoms:

  • aches and pains
  • sore throat
  • diarrhoea
  • conjunctivitis
  • headache
  • loss of taste or smell
  • a rash on the skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

3.Serious symptoms:

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
  • chest pain or pressure
  • 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.

Somethings you can do to get rid of the virus are: 

  • Wear a mask
  • Avoid Crowded places (Social distancing)
  • Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds
  • Cover nose and mouth when sneezing
  • Use sanitizer
  • Avoid contact with sick people

I hope that this article will help anybody who reads it and will help every one of us to get rid of the CORONA VIRUS!

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