Answer the following questions:

1. How did the virus COVID 19 start?

SARS-CoV-2 emerged in bats, researchers say. That's also how the Middle East respiratory syndrome
(MERS) and extreme acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) coronaviruses began.
At one of Wuhan's open-air "wet markets," SARS-CoV-2 made the transition to humans. It's where
consumers buy fresh meat and fish, even animals that are slaughtered on the spot. Any wet markets,
including cobras, wild boars, and raccoon dogs, sell wild or banned animals. Crowded environments can
cause genes to be swapped by viruses from various species. The virus often changes so much that it may
begin to affect and propagate among individuals.
2. If you are the president, would you go for an earlier (January) lockdown or late (March)? Defend your
answer.
I would rather go for an early lockdown, such Asian countries were even stronger than the Philippines in
enforcing lockdowns. After the nation's first case was registered, Mongolia placed a lockdown on March 10
in its capital, Ulaanbataar, and other towns. Similarly, on February 13, Vietnam placed the Son Loi farming
area on lockout, just after 6 coronavirus cases were found there.
By comparison, the country already had 140 confirmed cases and 12 deaths when Duterte announced the
Metro Manila lockdown on March 15. On March 15, in Metro Manila, 93 cases were registered.
3. How difficult it is (Psychologically, emotionally and physically) for the following people in handling or
experiencing COVID 19?
 Frontliners (Doctors and nurses) Exposure to excessive stress may have many adverse impacts on the
physical and behavioural well-being of frontline staff for extended periods of time. It is capable of:

The consequence is burnout.

Induce the onset of common psychiatric conditions such as anxiety and depression or post-traumatic stress
disorder (PTSD). It leads in harmful habits, such as the use of cigarettes, alcohol or other drugs, which
may lead to problems of drug use.

This adds to a regular loss of work or diminished productivity while at work.

The risk of suicide among frontline employees, particularly health care workers, is growing.

 Patients and their families: Fever Cough Trouble breathing Feeling tired Shaking chills Muscle aches
Headache Sore throat Problems with sense of smell or taste
 Ordinary daily wage workers difficulty in transportation, cost cutting for daily use of alcohol and other
safety gears.
 Poor people No income, stress of not having enough food for the day.
 Middle class sadden by being inside their homes 24/7, being over protective of themselves. Not being
productive by their lives
4. What are the ordeal that a suspected COVID positive underwent? What would you recommend to
improve the process of handling suspected positive patients?
For a COVID-19 positive result confirmed, you are most likely to be sent home to relax, stay away from
others, and heal. For more than 95% of patients, this is the case, since their conditions do not need
hospitalization. Some persons are at increased risk of complications and should be supervised more closely.
Provide assistance
Help protect fundamental needs
Help the ill person follow the guidelines for treatment and medication from their doctor.
Symptoms last a couple of days for most patients, and people usually feel better after a week. See how
over-the-counter fever treatment makes the person feel better.
And sure that the sick person takes plenty of water and sleeps.
Support them shop for food, fill prescriptions, and get any things that they might need. Where necessary,
try getting the items shipped by a courier service.
 Take care of their pet and, where possible, minimize interaction between the person who is ill and their pet.

5. How do you and your family cope up in this pandemic?

There are those of us who also experience the urge to wash our face, which can cause compulsions driven by fear
and repetitive behavior. We use this as an incentive, if possible, to exercise personal self-care in a conscious, caring
manner. Taking a warm shower until bedtime at the end of each day. Be present at the time and rub our fingers and
joints softly while you wash your hands.