COVID-19 pandemic has led to tremendous loss of life, never seen since World War 2. An unprecedented challenge to public health, food systems, and the workforce at large has brought the world to its knees. The world was unprepared for such a disaster with the rapid increase in Corona positive cases from when it was first reported on 31st December 2019.
Corona is a highly contagious disease that can spread from an infected person’s mouth or nose in liquid droplets when they cough, sneeze or speak loudly. Some people are affected when the virus gets into their mouth, nose, or eyes when in direct contact with the infected person.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common across the world. But the deadly nature of COVID-19 has intrigued doctors and paramedics alike. This master of deception can be running rampant on our lungs and airways, but our immune system will think everything is fine.
Our body’s cells start releasing chemicals called interferons as an immune response to a virus attack. Coronaviruses are brilliant and have an amazing capability of switching off this chemical response. The amount of virus in our body begins to peak the day before falling sick. Corona does not care if you die, as it is just a hit-and-run virus.
The best way to protect oneself from deadly pestilence is by maintaining social distance, using personal protective equipment like facemasks and hand gloves, and by taking adequate safety measures like self-isolation when infected and self quarantining when coming in contact with an infected person.
