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COVID-19 (Coronavirus)

It is an illness that mainly affects the lungs. It is new and the first case was seen in November 2019. It has spread to most parts of the world (pandemic). It can get very serious quite rapidly and it has led to many deaths globally.

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The symptoms of Coronavirus infection include:

  1. Cough that is new and continuous

  2. Fever (High Temperature)

  3. Loss or change to your sense of taste or smell

Background

Infected people may not have some of the above symptoms but still be positive to Coronavirus. There are also other symptoms that include Sore Throat, Fatigue, Muscle Pains, Loss of Appetite and Chest Tightness. Most people would recover but the number of deaths are alarmingly high. 

 

There is a delay between the time that a person is infected and the time they show symptoms of being unwell. This is called the incubation period. It can be as low as 5 days, but can sometimes be as high as 14 days. Many countries assume the average to be about 7 days. 

 

About 20 million people have been infected worldwide and the number of deaths is closely approaching 1 Million.

Impact on General Wellbeing

The impact on well-being can be devastating, especially if one does not follow local government guidelines and common sense rules.

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Caution

  1. Some groups are at a higher risk than others. These include people with:

    • Obesity (High BMI, >30)

    • Organ transplants

    • Undergoing treatment for cancer

    • Severe lung conditions like Cystic Fibrosis, severe Asthma or severe COPD

    • Conditions that may increase the chances of getting infections, like Sickle Cell Disease

    • Serious heart conditions

    • Diabetes

    • People taking medications like steroids or immune suppression drugs

  2. In some countries, individuals from Black, Asian and Ethnic Minority groups are thought to be at higher risk than their Caucasian counterparts

  3. You can increase your chances of safety by following local guidance and observing the following:

    • Wear a face mask

    • Avoid crowded places

    • Clean hands regularly

    • Wipe surfaces down regularly

    • Stay away 1 - 2 meters from people

    • Self-isolate if you have symptoms

    • Book a test as soon as you can

  4. Other things to note:

    • Inactivity at home could lead to serious weight gain, if not managed

    • Smoking is likely to contribute to severity

    • Death from COVID-19 is a reality that must not be ignored. Millions have died and will continue to die if we do not behave sensibly. It is best to ignore the silly stories about COVID-19 on social media. It might be too late by the time one realises that it is real, and one may pay with their life

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Benefits

  1. We have the opportunity to improve our survival by following the rules in place, and by getting the vaccine when it becomes available to each one of us

  2. Immunity:

    • There is a good possibility that those already infected and recovered will not easily have a repeat infection

  3. Not likely to transmit

    • There is a good possibility that those already infected and recovered will not easily transmit to others

  4. Time at home

    • Infection or suspected infection affords the sufferer some time at home, if not hospitalised. This time could be spent on specific projects or learning activities that strengthen the body, mind, home or relationship bonds.

Applicable Remedies >

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Further Reading

https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/, https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

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