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The coronavirus pandemic, one of the most widespread health crises in recent years, has had a major impact around the world. Here are some basic information and important points about this outbreak:
What is Coronavirus?
Coronavirus is a family of viruses that cause respiratory infections in humans. COVID-19 is a new strain of coronavirus that has recently emerged and belongs to this family of viruses.
What are the Symptoms?
Common symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough, shortness of breath, muscle aches and fatigue. Some patients may also experience headache, sore throat, loss of taste and smell.
How is it transmitted?
COVID-19 is usually transmitted by person-to-person contact. The risk of spreading the virus increases when an infected person coughs or sneezes. There may also be a risk of contact with surfaces and then bringing the hand to the mouth, nose or eyes to transmit the virus.
What are the Prevention Methods?
One of the most effective ways to protect against COVID-19 is to pay attention to hygiene measures. Frequent hand washing, avoiding face-to-face contact, wearing a mask and observing social distancing rules play an important role in preventing the spread of the virus.
Vaccines and Treatment
Vaccines developed against COVID-19 aim to build immunity against the virus and prevent the spread of the disease. In addition, antiviral drugs are used to treat the disease and supportive therapies are used to relieve symptoms.
