Coronavirus disease(COVID-19) COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease) is an viral disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus . And it affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without required hospital treatment , some people will become seriously ill and require hospitalization. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age.
Most common symptoms:
Fever
Cough
Tiredness
loss of taste or smell
Less common symptoms:
sore throat
headache
aches and pains
diarrhoea
a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
red or irritated eyes
Serious symptoms:
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
loss of speech or mobility, or confusion
chest pain
Take immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Call before visiting your medical practitioner or health facility. People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at your place. On average it takes five to six days from when someone is infected with the corona virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to two weeks.
COVID -19 VACCINE In 2020, the first Pfizer Covid-19 vaccine were developed and made available to the public through emergency use authorization . A 90-year-old woman has become the first patient in the world to receive the Covid-19 vaccine .
Make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to any where . Even if you are did not take COVID-19 vaccine , you may still be at risk for getting and spreading COVID-19.