CORONA VIRUS
INTRODUCTION
Coronavirus is an illness that affects the respiratory organs. It was discovered in China in 2019, and it broke out to many countries globally. On the outbreak, it has killed many people worldwide, causing a pandemic to the world. Research has been done concerning the spread, and experts are still looking for a vaccine worldwide. The paper is tailored to discuss the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the coronavirus.
Causes
The disease is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 infection. The virus attacks the victim’s respiratory system, which is transmitted through contact with body fluids such as droplets in cough. Moreover, contacts with infected surfaces can assist in the transmission of the virus.
Symptoms
The novel coronavirus has various symptoms, including fatigue, chill, fever, coughing, shortness of breath, and sore throat. Furthermore, the virus can lead to respiratory complications and pneumonia, resulting in sudden death, especially for people with existing underlying conditions such as diabetes.
Treatment
There is no known treatment for the disease, but there are ways that can be used to curb the spread of the virus through social distancing, wearing face masks and washing of hands with running water. The virus symptoms disappear on their own, depending on the victim’s immune system, and the best way to handle the virus is by seeking medical attention as soon as possible when the symptoms have emerged.
Conclusion
In conclusion, everybody needs to take care of oneself by observing and implementing the provided preventive measures against the virus because it has spread all over the globe and has caused deaths in countries that have been affected.