Coronavirus (covid 19)general information
Coronavirus, COVID-19, is part of a large family of coronaviruses. It has a crown-like shape with glycoprotein spikes. Prior to COVID-19, other viruses from the coronavirus family, like SARS-CoV (found in 2002), H1N1 influenza (found in 2009), and MERS-CoV (found in 2012), have caused severe respiratory diseases and deaths. COVID-19 was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China, and causes contagious acute respiratory infections spread through coughing and sneezing. Young children and older individuals are more susceptible to COVID-19 due to weaker immune systems. Those with heart problems, diabetes, lung diseases, stomach disorders, and respiratory issues are also at higher risk. Research suggests that individuals with blood type A+ and A- are more likely to be infected. COVID-19 symptoms include fever, dry cough, sneezing, flu-like symptoms, eye infection, difficulty breathing, sore throat, diarrhea, and fatigue. Some patients may also experience loss of smell and taste. In 2...