Corona virus is now another name for terror in the world. The World Health Organization has declared the Coronavirus infection as a global outbreak. The first outbreak of the virus began in Wuhan City, China on December 25, and subsequently spread to 162 countries and regions, including Italy, Iran, the United States, Singapore, Spain, India, South Korea and France. About 500,000 people have been infected with the virus, and about 25,000 died worldwide, which is increasing steadily.
On January 11, the first one died. The virus is thought to originate from an animal. From animals enter the human body and infect human to human. It is found in various animals, cats, camels and bats besides humans. From January 13, the tests needed to detect the virus become available. Corona or Covid-19 is now an epidemic. Generally, if a disease affects 1, 00,000 people worldwide, it can be called pandemic. So there is no chance of neglecting it. Awareness and alertness can prevent the spread of the disease.
Like other respiratory illnesses, Covid-19 virus can cause various symptoms including fever, cold, cough, sore throat. In some cases, the virus can have a serious form of infection. It can also cause events like pneumonia, respiratory and organ dysfunction. The main symptoms of this virus are shortness of breath, dry cough and fever. Experts say that it takes 4-5 days for the virus to show up after the virus is infected. The first symptoms are fever, then dry cough and shortness of breath within a week. However, in 81% of the cases no symptoms are found or very mild symptoms. Symptoms of infection in 14% can be exacerbated and in 5% can be very complex and even fatal. Corona virus infection is more common in adults and children. Corona can be deadly for those who are already ill and with low immunity.
Corona virus or Covid-19 infects people’s lungs through the respiratory system and spreads them from one body to another. It can be spread by sneezing, coughing, etc. Since no vaccine or antidote has yet been discovered, infection can be greatly reduced if it can reduce the spread. None of its treatments have been discovered yet. Vaccines are being manufactured in 5 projects worldwide. The vaccine serves as an anti-long-term virus. But for those who are currently infected or the symptoms are spreading, personal awareness can reduce infections. Remedies should be avoided by contact with infected or carrying virus. Use masks, family and close ones and at least everyone should be careful about this. Because one family member is infected, the rest are at risk.
The hands should be washed thoroughly and kept clean. Experts say, “The hands should always be cleaned and washed repeatedly. You should avoid rubbing your nose or mouth with your hands.” Dirty hands cannot be caught in the eyes, nose or mouth as these mediums help the virus enter the body. Symptoms appear within 7-14 days of germs entering the body. At this time, the virus is stuck in the throat so cough is caused. Cooling with salt or vinegar with hot water removes germs. Drink plenty of water at this time. While sneezing or coughing, the nose and mouth should be covered and the tissue or cloth should be used. When going out you should take alcohol hand sanitizer and use it regularly. Populous places should be avoided. First of all you need to be in the quarantine. More and more people are recovering and living a normal life than they are dying. So be careful not to panic.
In other countries, the virus has been pandemic. In developing countries like ours, it would be unimaginable if it is appeared as an epidemic. So it needs to be remedied before it can spread. Because awareness is possible only if one is conscious.
(Shahrin Tabassum, Student, Department of Environmental Science and Engineering, Jatiya Kabi Kazi Nazrul Islam University, Trishal, Mymensingh; e-mail: [email protected])
