What are covid-19, symptoms, precautions, and everything you need to know about it?

Covid-19, the name terrorizes itself. It turned our entire world upside down. The global healthcare system and the economy collapsed. We saw schools shutting down, businesses suffering losses, people turning unemployed, lockdown, deaths, and people crying out for help.

India reported its first case on 31 January 2020 and recently suffered from wave two of Covid-19. This blog will give you a quick brief about covid-19, its symptoms, and precautions.

What is covid-19?

Covid-19, scientifically known as SARS-CoV-2, is an illness caused by corona virus leading to acute severe respiratory syndrome. The first case of covid-19 was found in Wuhan city of China on 31 January 2019. Later on, on 30 January 2020, WHO declared the Covid-19 outbreak as a global health emergency, and by 11 March 2020, it was declared a global pandemic. You will be surprised to know that this one SARS-CoV2 has seven types of coronavirus in it.

India was hit by the first wave of Covid-19 in March 2020, and recently, the second wave of Covid-19 shook us.

What are the Symptoms of Covid-19?

1. Fever
2. Coughing
3. Fatigue
4. Headache
5. Body pain
6. Some throats
7. Running nose
8. Loss of smell and taste
9. Diarrhea
10. Nausea

This virus often leads to pneumonia, respiratory failure, heart problem, liver problem, and death. The infection triggers the immune system and runs through your bloodstream, and ultimately damages your organs.

Severe Symptoms of covid-19

1. Shortness of breathing
2. Chest pain
3. Confusion
4. Bluish lips and face
5. Pain in arms

These symptoms are seen in a patient between 2 to 14 days and can vary from one person to another. Some might get asymptomatic covid symptoms while others get hospitalized. Don't panic and follow all the guidelines given by a doctor, and you will be fine.

How to protect yourself from covid-19?

1. Wear mask regularly
2. Maintain social distance
3. If you notice any symptoms, contact your doctor.
4. Wash your hands regularly
5. Stay at home as much as possible.
6. Wash vegetables, fruits, or any other substance that you bought from outside.
7. If you feel unwell then prefer staying at home.
8. Avoid touching your nose, mouth or eyes without sanitizing.

What precautions to take when you are suffering from covid-19?

1. If you notice any symptoms, isolate yourself.
2. Dispose of mask and other things properly.
3. Change your disposable mask after 6 to 7 hours.
4. Follow doctor's prescription and guidelines.
5. Don't eat medicine without a prescription from a doctor.
6. Eat healthy fruits and vegetables.
7. Maintain a proper sleeping schedule.

We know the time is hard, but we all can get through it. All you have to do is take proper safety precautions and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. Work out regularly, eat healthily, and focus on building your immunity.