The Fear of Coronavirus


In the current times, the world is under the serious threat of the Novel Coronavirus. We are all going through some really tough time due to this sudden outbreak of the new virus since 2019 December. There is a constant fear in our minds of getting infected by this virus. There are millions of people all over the globe already infected and fighting with the disease. It is a real threat to the existence of humankind. But does this mean that we have to live in this fear from now on?

What is Coronavirus?

A coronavirus is a group of deadly viruses that are commonly found inside animals. Then how did this get transmitted to the humans? The answer is still unknown to this question. But, yes, there are several assumptions regarding this issue. It seems that Coronavirus was first found in the Wuhan province of China. Certain studies assume that COVID-19 was transmitted from the seafood market of 
Wuhan. Usually, Coronavirus is found in bats and pangolins according to some scientists.

SARS-COV-2 is a virus that is responsible for the disease named COVID-19. Though it started in December 2019, the disease has affected millions worldwide and was declared as a pandemic by WHO in March 2020. But what is a pandemic? Well, it is a global outbreak of a deadly disease that rapidly spreads throughout states, countries, and even continents. 

How Does it Spread?

The Coronavirus mainly spreads through cough and sneeze droplets of patients infected with the virus. Also, if you come in direct contact with objects like metal, cloths present in the atmosphere of infected patients, you may catch the virus. If you wish to prevent the spread of this disease, it is crucial to wear masks, wash hands, and keep yourself sanitised. 

Symptoms

There are some basic and most common symptoms enlisted by the healthcare facilities and the WHO such as:
  • High fever
  • Cough
  • Shortness of breath
  • Fatigue
  • Loss of appetite
  • Loss of smell and taste
  • Muscle and joint aches
If you feel that you have been infected or experience the symptoms mentioned above, you must get yourself tested at a COVID-19 Testing Centre Gillingham.

In the end, people may wonder, should they be afraid or not? Well, according to the statistics, the virus is deadly, but the recovery rates are not bad either. Therefore, it is advisable to stay at homes, wear masks, wash hands, and practice personal hygiene, etc. Also, make sure to follow the guidelines of WHO for preventing the transmission of Coronavirus, and help the world to heal from this pandemic together.

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