

COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by the recently found virus known as SARS-CoV-2 (or coronavirus). Before the outbreak originated in Wuhan, China on December 2019, there was no information about this virus
HISTORY
The oldest common ancestor of coronavirus has been dated as far back as the 9th century BC. Some studies published in 1990 specified the most recent common ancestors as follows:
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Betacoronavirus: 3300 BC
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Deltacoronavirus: 3000 BC
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Gammacoronavirus: 2800 BC
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Alphacoronavirus: 2400 BC
SYSMPTOMS OF COVID19
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High Fever
The body temperature can exceed 37.3 Celsius degrees or 99 Fahrenheit degrees
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Tiredness
The body feels completely tired and without energy to perform normal tasks
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Dry Cough
Irritation and constant coughing without expelling any mucus
MODES OF SPREADING
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People
This disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or the mouth when the infected
person coughs or exhales
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Surfaces
These small droplets land on surfaces, which means any person that touches these surfaces and then their eyes, nose
or mouth can become infected
ASYMPTOMATIC PEOPLE
Many people infected with COVID-19 show mild symptoms, especially during the first stages of the disease. Thus, you can still catch the disease from an infected person who only has a mere cough and does not feel ill
WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS
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Step 1
You have symptoms or have been in an infected area
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Step 2
Call the designated phone number for your region
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Step 3
You will be given a home test over the phone
ABOUT 80% OF PEOPLE RECOVER FROM THIS DISEASE WITHOUT NEEDING SPECIAL TREATMENT
PROTECTING YOURSELF AND PREVENTING THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE
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Wash your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer or with soap and water
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Keep a distance of at least 1 meter between yourself and anyone who coughs or sneezes
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Try your best not to touch your eyes, your nose and your mouth
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Cover your mouth and your nose with your bent elbow or a tissue when coughing
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Seek medical attention if you have difficulty breathing and a high fever
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Follow the directions of your national or local health authorities
PROTECTION MEASURES FOR PEOPLE THAT ARE IN OR VISITED INFECTED AREAS
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Stay home if you do not feel well, even if you feel mild symptoms such as headaches, slight fever and a runny nose
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If you need to go out (for example, to buy food or supplies), wear a mask to minimize the risk of infecting others
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If you have difficulty breathing and/or a high fever, seek medical advice as soon as possible
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