Coronavirus (COVID 19) pandemic

INTRODUCTION

The coronavirus causes illnesses ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), according to the WHO.

 HISTORICAL AND POLITICAL FACTS

The Novel Corona virus was first found in the city of Wuhan in china on 31st December 2019.According to some research’s, it came from bats and snakes, since they were consumed at large scale in china.   According to BBC News, there has also been such a strange incident that the Chinese authorities stopped a doctor from spreading the news of the virus even after finding it dangerous. According to BBC News, His name was Li Wenliang . He himself died of COVID-19(CORONA VIRUS DISEASE 2019). This is really absurd and inexplicable why they did so. 

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PRESENT SCENARIO

Every nation is worried about its affect over them. It is spread through touch and exposed saliva but some rumours state that it is air-borne. This virus then reaches the respiratory system and damages it, which further leads to death. As of on  23 March 2020 , there are total 338,724 cases internationally out of which 99,003 have recovered and 14,687 have died(www.wordometers.info). They circulate in animals and some can be transmitted between animals and humans. 

Though the death rate is quite low, but the main trouble is that proper medication has not been made for sure till now. It has also finished economy of countries as schools, offices, public places, various industries etc. are closed. It is a big problem for those nations whose GDP is already low and cannot afford a shut down for emergency and welfare of the citizens.

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CORONA IN INDIA

Our respectable Prime minister also declared 22 march as “Janata Curfew” to overcome rapid spread of this dangerous disease. He also organised a presentation of gratitude to army officers, doctors, nurses, cleaners, delivery men etc. who serve for us without thinking for themselves. This was done by a Clapping, striking platters with spoons etc.  by each and every citizen at the same time for 5 minutes. 

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 PRECAUTIONS

Help us to stop coronavirus

1 HANDS Wash them often

2 ELBOW Cough into it

3 FACE Wash Your Face Often

4 SPACE Keep safe distance

5 HOME Stay home if you can 

General public health information

There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:

Do’s

Regularly Wash your hands for  around 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub

Cover your nose and mouth with a mask and flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze

Maintain a social distance of 1 meter or 3 feet with people who are unwell

Stay home and isolate yourself from others in the household 

Don't

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth if you have not washed or sanitised your hands.

Lost sense of smell could also be a peculiar clue to COVID-19 infection

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/lost-sense-of-smell-may-be-peculiar-clue-to-coronavirus-infection/articleshow/74767666.cms?from=mdr

Seeing todays condition, we must take the precautions directed by the government and take a quarantine till prescribed date. Still some small vendors, shopkeepers etc. are not listening the media and considering money superior to and more important than life. They must realize that by doing so they are also putting their family’s life to danger or crisis. We must not panic or get frightened as humanity when united can fight against this dangerous pandemic with ease. Nothing I difficult if all are united and have same mindset. Take care of yourself and avoid public gatherings.

Authors :

Krishna Saluja

Dr. Prerna Dawar Saluja