Coronavirus: All you need to know in around 500 words

Nature is sending us a message through Coronavirus – UN

Virus reported to have originated in China's Wuhan has killed more than 211,000 people and infected more than three million. 

What is Corona?

Coronavirus is a largely family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-!9.

Vaccination for COVD-19

Currently, there is no vaccine available to protect against the 2019 novel Coronavirus. Oxford University in London has already started corona vaccine trials. Elisa Granato, a microbiologist has become the first human to be injected for the human trial phase of the vaccine in the UK against the novel Coronavirus being developed by a group of scientists at the University of Oxford.

Myths Busters

1.     There are currently no drugs licensed for the treatment or prevention of COVID-19.

2.     Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19).

3.     You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will have it for life.

4.     Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.

5.     Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.

6.     Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease.

7.     COVID-19 is not spread by houseflies and mosquitos.

8.     No vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus

9.     Adding pepper to your soup or other meals DOES NOT prevent or cure COVID-19

10.  Spraying and introducing bleach or another disinfectant into your body WILL NOT protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerous.

Why Corona is a Pandemic?

Generally epidemic means an outbreak of the virus in a specific region that is losing control. Pandemic is world-wide in multiple countries and it spreads easily. The coronavirus outbreak had been labeled a pandemic by the World Health Organisation. WHO chief Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus said it was now using the term because of deep concern over “alarming levels of inaction” over the virus.

Economy and Corona

• Big shifts in stock markets, where shares in companies are bought and sold, can affect the value of pensions or individual savings accounts (ISAs).
• Demand for oil has all but dried up as lockdowns across the world have kept people inside. Brent crude is the benchmark used by Europe and the rest of the world. Its price dipped below $20, to the lowest level seen in 18 years.
• According to the International Monetary Fund (IMF) the global economy will shrink by 3% this year.
• Shares in technology companies such as Zoom have shot up as more people rely on video conference calls and email to hold meetings or get tasks done.

Home Remedies to Improve Immunity

1.     Sleep like a regular human being, get 7 to 8 hours of sleep a night.

2.     Eat more garlic; eating garlic regularly can do wonders for your health. Not only does it boost your immune system, but it can also help prevent heart disease too.

3.     Drink lemon, honey, ginger, and turmeric with warm water.

4.     Make workouts a part of your weekly regimen.

5.     Indulge in tea time, a 2003 study revealed that naturally occurring chemicals in tea called alkylamines to strengthen the immune system.

6.     Have yogurt for breakfast, probiotics found in yogurt can strengthen the body's immune system.

7.     Soak up some sun, as vitamin D is an immune system supercharger.

8.     Laugh a little (or a lot), a 2007 study found that laughter really is the best medicine: It can give your immunity a ridiculously easy boost.