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What Is Covid-19?

Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered strain of coronavirus, a type of virus known to cause respiratory infections in humans. However, most people who fall sick with COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover without special treatment. This new strain was unknown before December 2019, when an outbreak of pneumonia of unidentified cause first emerged in Wuhan, China. 

 

The first case of COVID-19 in Malaysia was detected on 24 January 2020. 

(World Health Organization, 2020)

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How It Spreads​

COVID-19 is caused by a virus that is thought to spread primely from person to person, via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are within close proximity or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

 

There is avid evidence that the COVID-19 virus can also last on surfaces such as plastic or metal for up to 3 days where plastics can hold the virus longer than any other surface. This is why the advice to avoid catching COVID-19 has focused on handwashing with soap, the use of alcohol-based hand sanitizing gels, and keeping a distance from people who are symptomatic. The disease is more likely to be spread when people are in close contact with one another (less than 6 feet).

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COVID-19 seems to be spreading effortlessly and sustainably in the community in any affected geographic areas. Community spread refers to people who have been infected with the virus in an area, including some who are unaware of how or where they became infected.

Symptoms of infections

The symptoms overall consist of 3 categories:

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Most common symptoms

  • fever.

  • dry cough.

  • tiredness.

Less common symptoms

  • aches and pains.

  • sore throat.

  • diarrhea.

  • conjunctivitis.

  • headache.

  • loss of taste or smell.

  • a rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes.

Serious symptoms

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.

  • chest pain or pressure.

  • loss of speech or movement.

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For patients that are indicating serious symptoms, seek professional medical attention and help is very advisable as soon as possible before any further infections or spreading of the virus. 

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Safety and Prevention Tips

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To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:​

  1. Wash your hands frequently and carefully

  2. Avoid touching your face

  3. Stop shaking hands and hugging people

  4. Do not share personal items

  5. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

  6. Clean and disinfect surfaces

  7. Take social distancing seriously

  8. No mass gatherings

  9. Avoid eating or drinking in public places

  10. Wash fresh groceries

  11. Wear a mask

  12. Apply self-quarantine if sick 

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Support Global Relief Efforts

Many trusted authorities have gone the extra length to create fundraisers in order to support the Covid-19 global relief efforts. It is best that individuals take action into supporting these efforts as it concerns each and every one of us as well. Be responsible and take action, do not keep your silence! Proceed your donations here:

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