Corona virus

What is Corona virus?

Coronaviruses are a broad family of viruses that may cause illness in animals and humans. It is known that a number of corona viruses in humans cause respiratory diseases ranging in severity from common colds to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The recently discovered Coronavirus causes Covid-19 disease.

What is Covid-19 disease?

Covid-19 disease is an infectious disease caused by the last discovered virus of the Coronavirus strain. There was no knowledge of the existence of this new virus and its disease before the outbreak began in the Chinese city of Wuhan in December 2019. Covid-19 has now turned into a pandemic affecting many countries of the world.

What are the symptoms of Covid-19 disease?

The most common symptoms of Covid-19 disease are fever, fatigue and a dry cough. Other symptoms that are less common but may be experienced by some patients include: pains and aches, nasal congestion, headache, conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of sense of taste or smell, and the appearance of a rash or discoloration of the fingers or toes. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected with only very mild symptoms

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. However, symptoms worsen in approximately one out of every 5 people who have Covid-19 disease, and he suffers from difficulty breathing. The risk of severe complications increases among the elderly and people with other health problems such as high blood pressure, heart and lung disease, diabetes or cancer. All persons of any age should seek medical attention immediately if they develop a fever and / or cough accompanied by difficulty breathing / shortness of breath, pain or pressure in the chest, or loss of speech or movement. It is recommended, as much as possible, to contact a doctor or health care facility in advance, so that the patient can be directed to the appropriate clinic.