Something strange happened when the world came to know about the term "Corona". Unfortunately, we have got to hear corona with a deadly word named "Virus". These terms unite and form 'Corona Virus'.
People heard about Corona virus when it became deadly in the city of Wuhan in China. Everyone blamed China for their bold eating trends and thought bats were the leading cause of spread of Corona Virus. But no! It is caused due to a new virus which replicates only in humans. International audience feared its spread in other countries. And that's what happened, Corona is now occupying lives of people with different nationalities. Countries from almost all continents of the world are suffering from 'CORONA VIRUS'. Its deadly effects are reported in Russia, United Kingdom, Belgium, America, Korea, Italy, China, Israel, Afghanistan, Japan, Iran, Pakistan and India.
World Health Organization (WHO) reports:
"Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like flu) with symptoms such as cough, fever and in more severe cases, difficulty in breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face and avoiding social contact (maintain a distance of 1 meter to 3 feet) with people who are unwell".
Terms to be known:
Its on people to believe whats true about Corona Virus. Social Media has great power and impact. But unfortunately, amount of rumors on Social Media are considerably more than true facts and figures. Therefore, certain terms and figures are mandatory to be cleared for people and by the people. Checkout the terms below and get some major misconceptions cleared regarding "Corona Virus".
1. Corona Virus will stop in Summer:
Its completely untrue that Corona Virus will stop in Summer. Previous trends have shown that Corona Virus doesn't depends upon weather . It has followed geographical trends. WHO has warned the governments not to think that Corona Virus sill disappear like flu in summers.
2. Corona Virus spreads from consuming reptilian foods:
Initially, Corona Virus was reported in China. People assumed its breakout in China was due to bold eating trends of Chinese people. The rumor spread when a video of an actress went viral in which she was viewed consuming bat soup. In fact, that video was free recorded somewhere near 2017. Its completely untrue to day that Corona Virus spreads due to consuming reptilian foods.
3. Difference between Epidemic and Pandemic:
Initially, Corona virus was declared 'Epidemic'. Epidemic is a term that is broadly often used to describe a problem that has grown out of control. While 'Pandemic' is a term which relates to geographic spread and is used to describe a disease that affects whole country or entire world.
4. What is 'Quarantine'?
Isolation and quarantine are public health practices used to stop or limit spread of diseases. Isolation is used to separate ill people who have communicable diseases from healthy people. For example, hospitals use isolation for patients with infectious tuberculosis.
While quarantine is used to separate and restrict the movement of well people who may have been exposed to a communicable disease to see if they become ill. These people may have been exposed to a communicable disease and do not know it or they may have the disease and do not show symptoms. Quarantine can also help limit the spread of a disease.
Need of hour:
The thing which needs to be done is that people shouldn't take it for granted. Corona Virus is really toxic and it can really cause a great harm to you and your loved ones. Do take a good care of yourselves and follow many precautionary measures. I was informed about some good measures by my educational institution named "University of the Punjab".
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That's what we need to do now. Don't take the holidays for granted. Stay at your places. Nothing is more beautiful than a place you call your HOME. Stay safe, eat the food prepared at your home and try your best to avoid social gatherings.
See you soon. Good bye!
(All information provided on this article is recovered from "World Health Organization" commonly known as WHO)
