WHAT IS CORONA OR COVID19 VIRUS?
The corona virus novel (2019-nCoV) is a new type of corona virus that has not yet been identified in humans. This virus is suspected to have originated from the Wuhan region, China. After widespread, the disease caused by a new variant of the virus is called Corona Virus Disease 2019 aka Covid-19. This virus causes respiratory illnesses (like the flu) with symptoms such as coughing, fever, and pneumonia in more severe cases. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently and avoid touching your face.
HOW DID THIS VIRUS BE?
Like other respiratory ailments, 2019-nCoV infection can cause mild symptoms including colds, sore throat, coughing, and fever. This condition can be more severe for some people and can cause pneumonia or difficulty breathing. Parents and people who previously have a history of suffering from other diseases such as diabetes and heart disease are more prone to experiencing severe conditions if exposed to this virus.
HOW DOES THE VIRUS HAZARD LEVEL??
The new corona virus spreads mainly through contact with infected people when they cough or sneeze, either by droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose.
BAGAIMANA TANDA DAN GEJALANYA?
COVID-19 has mild symptoms including colds, sore throat, cough, and fever. For some people, the disease can be more severe, and can cause pneumonia or difficulty breathing. The disease can be fatal, but rare cases, according to WHO it is said that only 2% can cause fatal conditions and death. Elderly people and people with other medical conditions (eg, asthma, diabetes or heart disease) are more vulnerable.
HOW IS PREVENTION?
At present, there is still no vaccine available to prevent this virus, but we can do the following so as not to become infected and infect:
1. Wash your hands more often, can use soap and also antiseptic
2. Keep your distance from people suspected of being infected with this virus (at least 1 meter / 3 feet)
3. Wear a mask if you feel you have symptoms of this disease, if you sneeze or cough with a tissue or your arms closeda
TREATMENT
At present the treatment of this virus is not sufficiently patent, but if the patient experiences respiratory problems will be given a breathing aid. If you experience mild symptoms due to exposure to this virus, just take care of yourself, such as adequate rest and sleep, drink enough water, maintain body warmth (wear a jacket or blanket), stay at home and do not contact with others for at least 14 days until symptoms are absent. .
