What is Covid-19?
Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A newly identified coronavirus, SARS-CoV-2, has caused a worldwide pandemic of respiratory illness, called COVID-19.
Source: Johns Hopkins Medicine – Lauren M. Sauer, M.S.
Covid-19 Statitics Worldwide – Saturday June 20, 2020
Coronavirus Cases: 8,805,585
Deaths: 463,532
Recovered: 4,657,731
ACTIVE CASES:
- Currently Infected Patients: 3,684,322
- in Mild Condition: 3,629,857 (99%)
- Serious or Critical: 54,465 (1%)
CLOSED CASES:
- Cases which had an outcome: 5,121,263
- Recovered / Discharged: 4,657,731 (91%)
- Deaths: 463,532 (9%)
Source : worldometer
COVID-19 Symptoms:
It is caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications.
People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness.
Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:
- Fever or chills
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Fatigue
- Muscle or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list.
Source : Centers for Disease Control and Prevention – CDC
Is there a vaccine for coronavirus?
There is currently no covid-19 vaccine. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to the virus.
