Basics of Covid-19

 

As we know that the fate of coronavirus (COVID-19) has struck upon us, so now we are going to be learning how to keep ourselves safe and fit during the COVID-19.


To stay safe and healthy we have made a to-do and not-to-do list:


  • Wash your hands from time to time even when you are not going to or finished eating

  • Wear a mask at all times if you are playing in the playground, out of the society

And when there are a lot of people at one spot. Refer to the picture for the guidelines to wear a mask correctly


  • Maintain a distance if someone is close to you


  • Prevent touching your eyes, nose, ears, and mouth without sanitizing your hands to avoid dirty germs affecting your health.



Also do not forget to spread awareness of these tips mentioned above,


Now you must be thinking, Why are we taking so many precautions and why is this so important. Well now let's understand, what the meaning of coronavirus is, what it contains, why it is so important to pay attention to the virus, and how it was created.


What is the meaning of the Coronavirus?

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus. 'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for the virus, and 'D' for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as '2019 novel coronavirus' or '2019-nCoV.'


Why is COVID-19 harmful

COVID-19 is harmful because it is a virus that has never been seen in humans, so absolutely no one is immune to it. That added to the fact that it spreads as easily from person to person as influenza, and infects the upper respiratory system, is what makes it so dangerous.

How was COVID-19 created?

Most likely scientists have made a point that COVID-19 came from a zoonotic animal, the evidence says that it might be a bat or any close-related animal


Now let's see how the COVID-19 vaccine cures the body.


What do Coronavirus Vaccines contain

mRNA vaccines contain material from the virus that causes COVID-19 that gives our cells instructions for how to make a harmless protein that is unique to the virus. After our cells make copies of the protein, they destroy the genetic material from the vaccine.




CITATIONS:


(n.d.). WHO | World Health Organization.

https://www.who.int/docs/default-source/coronaviruse/key-messages-and-actions-for-covid-19-prevention-and-control-in-schools-march-2020.pdf?sfvrsn=baf81d52_4#:~:text=COVID%2D19%20is%20a,2019%2DnCoV.%27


Understanding how COVID-19 vaccines work. (2021, May 27). Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/different-vaccines/how-they-work.html


COVID-19 pandemic. (2020, January 5). Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. Retrieved July 5, 2021, from https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/COVID-19_pandemic


What makes COVID-19 so dangerous? (n.d.). UCI Health | Orange County, CA. https://www.ucihealth.org/blog/2020/04/why-is-covid19-so-dangerous


By- Saived Patro (11-year-old)