Bio assement

1.
History
Main article: Timeline of the COVID-19 pandemic
The virus is thought to be natural and has an animal origin, [42] through spillover infection.[359] There
are several theories about where the first case (the so-called patient zero) originated.
[360]
 Phylogenetics estimates that SARS-CoV-2 arose in October or November 2019. [361][362]
[363]
 Evidence suggests that it descends from a coronavirus that infects wild bats and spread to
humans through an intermediary wildlife host.[364]

What organs are most affected by the coronavirus disease?

The lungs are the organs most affected by COVID-19 because the virus accesses host cells
via the enzyme angiotensin-converting enzyme 2 (ACE2), which is most abundant in the
type II alveolar cells of the lungs.

.How does the disease affect the body?

So COVID-19 is more likely to go deeper than viruses like the common cold. Your lungs
might become inflamed, making it tough for you to breathe. This can lead to pneumonia, an
infection of the tiny air sacs (called alveoli) inside your lungs where your blood exchanges
oxygen and carbon dioxide.

Forms or types of the disease

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are known to cause illness ranging from the
common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS).

2.
How is COVID-19 transmitted?

Current evidence suggests that transmission of SARS-CoV-2 occurs primarily between

people through direct, indirect, or close contact with infected people through infected
secretions such as saliva and respiratory secretions, or through their respiratory droplets,
which are expelled when an infected person coughs, sneezes, talks or sings.
3.
How many people does this disease affect?

Does it affect a certain age group?

People of all ages can be infected by the COVID-19 virus.

Older people and younger people can be infected by the COVID-19 virus. Older people, and
people with pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease
appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
Does it affect a certain ethnic group?

.What is the Mortality Rate?

(In uae or abroad?)

4)Signs and Symptoms

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging
from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after
exposure to the virus. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

 Fever or chills
 Cough
 Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
 Fatigue
 Muscle or body aches
 Headache
 New loss of taste or smell
 Sore throat
 Congestion or runny nose
 Nausea or vomiting
 Diarrhea

5.
What tests do the doctors run to determine whether a person has the disease?

Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) testingTrusted Source remains the primary

COVID-19 diagnostic testing method in the United States. This is the same type of test that
was used to detect severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) when it first appeared in 2002.

To collect a sample for this test, a healthcare provider will likely perform
one of the following:

 swab your nose or the back of your throat

 aspirate fluid from your lower respiratory tract
 take a saliva or stool sample

6.
What are the treatment options?

If your symptoms are more severe, supportive treatments may be given by

your doctor or at a hospital. This type of treatment may involve:
  fluids to reduce the risk of dehydration
 medication to reduce a fever
 supplemental oxygen in more severe cases

Is there a cure?

Yes COVID-19 vaccination will help protect you from getting COVID-19. You may have some side
effects, which are normal signs that your body is building protection. These side effects may
affect your ability to do daily activities, but they should go away in a few days
7.

Arethere any ways to prevent this disease?

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

• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand
rub.
• Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your face.
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
• Stay home if you feel unwell.
• Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
• Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large
groups of people.
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