PRECAUTION AND PREVENTION – THE KEY WEAPONS TO COMBAT THE SPREAD OF COVID –19

Corona Virus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered Corona virus. Covid are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East respiratory syndrome and severe acute respiratory syndrome. A novel Coronavirus is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. Coronavirus are Zoonotic meaning they are transmitted from animals and people. Several known corona viruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and Sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing