About coronavirus

What is a coronavirus?

Coronaviruses belong to the family of viruses that cause a variety of diseases in people - from the common cold to severe acute respiratory syndrome.

The name "Coronavirus" was obtained due to the spiky processes on the membrane that resemble the crown.

Possible transmission mechanisms

Sources of coronavirus infections can be either a sick person or animals. Some coronaviruses are contagious before symptoms appear.

Transmitted:

- airborne droplets
- airborne dust
- fecal-oral route
- by contact


The incidence increases in winter and spring. After recovery, the immune system cannot protect against reinfection.

Covid-19

In December, an outbreak of diseases 2019-nCoV (the new coronavirus of 2019) occurred, the source of which is considered to be the seafood market in Wuhan, which also sold bats and snakes.

The predominant form of infection that the virus provokes is respiratory. The intestinal variety is much less common, mainly in children. SARS, which occurs under the influence of the virus, usually lasts for several days and ends with a full recovery. However, in some cases, it can take the form of SARS or severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS). This pathology is characterized by a high death rate (38%), since it is accompanied by acute respiratory failure.

On February 11, 2020, WHO gave the new coronavirus its official name, Covid-19.

Symptoms of Coronavirus

The incubation period of Covid-19 coronavirus can last more than two weeks. Longer incubation times may be characteristic of virus transmission from animals.

Symptoms of Covid-19 coronavirus are similar to those of pneumonia or severe acute respiratory syndrome:

- Loss of consciousness (as a result of progressive destruction of the lung tissue),
- Dry, unproductive cough
- Fever and fever (38 ° C or higher, chills),
- Breathing difficulties
- Chest pain
- Headache,
- Muscle pain,
- General malaise.

Coronavirus Prevention Measures

- Wash your hands often with soap - at least 20 seconds
- Do not touch eyes, mouth and mucous membranes with dirty hands.
- Avoid close contact with infected people.
- Do wet cleaning with disinfectants more often.
- Check your epidemiological situation when planning your trip.
- Use masks to protect your respiratory system.
- At the first sign of illness, seek medical attention from medical organizations