It’s 2020 and from the looks of it, things haven’t been off to a good start. From wild fires burning up Australia, to losing one of the world’s favorite and beloved athletes (RIP Kobe) and now another event has occurred that is running rapid or rather CONTAGIOUS to the point that it has the world population, economies and global health SHOOK. What crisis are we in now ? A Global Pandemic.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
CORONAVIRUS OUTBREAK
If you’re thinking Corona like the alcoholic beverage, then think again. Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that cause illness. These include — the common cold and even can lead to Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). At the end of 2019 in China, a new strain was triggered and cause an outbreak, which in fact is Coronavirus (COVID-19) that can be transmitted between animals and humans. This created a huge global pandemic raising contagious concerns.
SYMPTOMS
Many of these symptoms are quite similar to the common cold or flu. Which is critical to getting tested if you’re unsure of whether you have a cold, flu or worse, the virus.
Mild cases Severe Cases
Pneumonia
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Kidney failure
Death
Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Runny nose
Sore throat
CURE? & PREVENTION
As of right now, there no vaccines for this virus yet. If you think that you have any of the symptoms, please go to your nearest clinic tested and/or visit your primary care physician for medical attention. To prevent the spreading of the virus germs, practice good hygiene methods —- THOROUGHLY WASHING YOUR HANDS, COVERING YOUR MOUTH & NOSE and SOCIAL DISTANCING.
QUARANTINED
Due to drastic spread of Coronavirus, many people are now quarantined in their homes. Schools, sports, businesses, events, hotels, restaurants, YOU NAME IT have all been shut down. Anywhere with a high count of human interaction and occupancy are closed. Restaurants are closed to serving, but open for takeout orders and deliveries. Please stay safe and sanitized during these next 10 days. I’ll be dropping a post about Quarantined Lifestyle to discuss more…