Corona Pandemic

Virus

A virus is a sub-microscopic infectious agent that replicates only inside the living cells of an organism. Viruses can infect all types of life forms, from animals and plants to microorganisms, including bacteria and archaea. 

Coronavirus

    Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.

The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

How it spreads

Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

Coronavirus Symptoms

Signs and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after exposure and can include:

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
•  Fever
• Cough 
•  Tiredness
• Aches
•  Runny Nose
•  Sore Throat

Prevention

Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. WHO and CDC recommend following these precautions for avoiding COVID-19:

• Avoid large events and mass gatherings.

• Avoid close contact (about 6 feet) with anyone who is sick or has symptoms.

• Keep distance between yourself and others if COVID-19 is spreading in your community, especially if you have a higher risk of serious illness.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw away the used tissue.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren't clean.

• Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if you're sick.

• Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch on a daily basis.

• Stay home from work, school and public areas if you're sick, unless you're going to get medical care. Avoid taking public transportation if you're sick.

CDC doesn't recommend that healthy people wear a face mask to protect themselves from respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19. Only wear a mask if a health care provider tells you to do so.

WHO also recommends that you:

• Avoid eating raw or undercooked meat or animal organs.

• Avoid contact with live animals and surfaces they may have touched if you're visiting live markets in areas that have recently had new coronavirus cases.

If you have a chronic medical condition and may have a higher risk of serious illness, check with your doctor about other ways to protect yourself.

For more details please visit-   https://www.mygov.in/covid-19

Impact of Coronavirus on Indian Economy-

https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/economy/policy/outbreak-will-set-back-indias-growth-recovery/articleshow/74663633.cms?from=mdr

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