ഗവൺമെന്റ് എച്ച്. എസ്. എസ് വെഞ്ഞാറമൂട്/അക്ഷരവൃക്ഷം/Corona virus Disease-2019
Corona Virus Disease-2019
Corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2.The disease was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan,the capital of China's Hubei province and has since spread globally, resulting in the ongoing 2019-20 corona virus pandemic.Common symptoms include fever,cough and shortness of breath. Other symptoms may include fatigue, muscle pain,diarrhoea,sore throat, loss of smell and abdominal pain. The time from exposure to onset of symptoms is typically around 5 days, but may range from 2-14 days.While the majority of cases result in mild symptoms,some progress to viral pneumonia and multi-organ failure.As of 18 April 2020,more than 2.25 million cases have been reported across 210 countries and territories, resulting in more than 1,54,000 deaths.More than 5,71,000 people have recovered. The virus is primarily spread between people during close contact,small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing or talking.People may also become infected by touching a contaminated surface and then touching their eyes,nose or mouth.The virus can survive on surface for up to 72 hours.Recommended measures to prevent infect are frequent hand washing,maintaining physical distance from others,covering coughs and sneezes with a tissue inner elbow and keeping unwashed hands away from the face.The use of masks is recommended for those who suspect they have the virus and their care givers.Currently there is no vaccine or specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19.Management involves treatments of symptoms,supportive cares,isolation and experimental measures.
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