CORONA VIRUS-THE OUTBREAK 2020
CORONA VIRUS-THE OUTBREAK 2020
By- Antarjit Das
INTRODUCTION:
COVID-19, also popularly known as Novel Corona Virus is a virus, which is known to affect
the respiratory system of a human being and cause various symptoms such as
common cold to other severe situations like breathing problems and even death. SARS-Co (Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome) and MERS-Cov(Middle East Respiratory Syndrome) are two of the main types of viruses that belong to the family of corona virus, which are related to
the respiratory system of humans [1]. It has been spreading to a large number
of countries, from Russia to America, from Japan to Korea and also in India,
origin at China. An absolutely enormous amount of people have lost their lives,
suffering from Corona Virus and millions are still affected. All the virus
affected countries have been taking several measures to cure their infected
citizens and also to stop the growing pandemic of the COVID-19.
Fig.1(Microscopic view of COVID-19)
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SYMPTOMS TO BE NOTICED
IN AN INFECTED BODY:
The Corona Virus mostly
creates a negative impact on the respiratory system of a human being. The doctors
and researchers have stated that the Corona Virus have been entering into the
people who have a weak immune system, i.e., it mostly attacks people above 60
years of age. According to various scientists and doctors all around the world
who have been studying the Corona Virus, the symptoms include fever (both mild
and high), Sore throat, Cough and Cold, Difficulty in Breathing and respiratory
failures. In more serious cases, it can lead us to death.
CORONA VIRUS IN INDIA:
There has been a major
outbreak of Corona Virus to different countries of the world in 2020. The
reason is because of the travelling of infected people from their respective
countries to the different parts of the world. The same is the case in India. A
large number of citizens of India have been infected by the Corona Virus from a
3 year old child to a 90-95 year old senior citizen. Since 17th of
March 2020, there has been a total of 3 deaths and 126 are infected by the
virus and since 9th of June 2020, it has reached an approximate range of 2.87 Lakh cases, more than 8,000 deaths and more than 1.41 recoveries. This fast paced recovery rate of infected citizens clearly shows their high immunity and strength. To prevent it, hand sanitizers and masks have been selling at a high
rate. The costs of some masks have even reached Rs.200 to Rs. 500 in the black
market. The outbreak of the Corona Virus has been infecting the people of many
of the states in India, such as Delhi, Kerala, Maharashtra, etc. This has led
to a major loss of the human resources of our Country. The Indian Government
has been taking intense measures to solve this problem. In most of the states,
including Delhi, Assam, West Bengal, Gujarat and Rajasthan, the State
Governments have declared a notice that all the educational institutions,
swimming pools, gyms and shopping malls will remain closed until the 29th
of March, 2020 [2]. Also, most of the Government meetings, conferences and
gatherings will be postponed until 29th of March, 2020. Recently, almost
all of the domestic and international airports and also railway stations are
organizing strict Corona Virus Checkups and tests for travelers. If anyone has
been detected as ‘Positive for Corona’, he/she shall be immediately transferred
to the isolation wards for treatment.
Fig 2.(Thermal Scanner at airports)
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SOURCE OF THE CORONA
VIRUS:
The main source of the
outbreak of Corona Virus is still unknown. However, according to various
researchers around the world, the primary suspect of the animal sources of
Corona Virus are Ant-Eater Pangolins, which are sometimes smuggled into China
because of the scales on the body and also for their meat [1]. Civet Cats have
also been suspected for the Spread of Corona Virus, by many scientists and
researchers.
Fig.3(Ant-Eater Pangolin)
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CORONA VIRUS IN THE
WORLD:
Approximately 160 countries around the world are infected by COVID-19. Around 7000 people died and Millions of them are still suffering from the deadly Virus. China has encountered the most number of deaths and suffering people from Corona Virus other than any other country. Most of the people only come out while wearing a mask and putting sanitizer in their pockets. The world population has also been decreased by 7000 people. The Corona Virus has created an absolute mess in the whole world. According to the Business Standard, Philippines has become the first country in the world to suspend all the markets due to the outbreak of Corona Virus. In Italy, 27,980 people have been suffering from Corona Virus, 2158 people have died but a total of 2789 people have recovered from the virus. The Countries which have founded the least number of infected people are Bahamas, Benin, Bhutan, Congo, Nepal, Vatican City, Greenland and many more. The country with the most cases is China with a death toll of 3,226 and 80881 people are still suffering from it. However, 68,703 people have recovered from it in China [3].
Fig.4(People in China wearing masks)
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WEAKNESSES OF THE CORONA
VIRUS:
Many of the scientists and researchers have
discovered that the Corona Virus cannot survive in conditions over 27o Centigrade.
Also, COVID-19 has a specific time of survival on particular surfaces. They
last for almost 10 minutes on Hands and 9 hours on clothes.
HOW TO PREVENT CORONA VIRUS:
Though the virus has been spreading intensely, we can still prevent it
from entering our body and infecting us. We can do that in the following ways-
· Many scientists have found out that the Corona Virus
cannot survive at a temperature of above 27o C. Hence, we should try
to drink hot water as much as possible and stay in hot sunlight.
· Use of masks, hand sanitizers and hand wash is necessary and is advised by everyone. Masks help to prevent the Corona Virus from entering our body through mouth and nose. Whereas, the sanitizers help to kill all the bacteria and also the Virus present in our hands.
Fig.5(Using Hand Wash to clean our hands)
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