Coronavirus and you: how to keep safe.

Daniel Chukwuemeka Okwum. Uncle Scan.


Coronavirus a pandemic with no respect of persons.
Coronavirus or COVID-19 is a new strain of virus newly discovered, suspected to be from bats and snakes. CO-VI-D-19 means Corona Virus Disease discovered in 2019, December precisely. Its effect started in Wuhan province of China, from where it sweeps round the world faster than any epidemiology expert expected.

With utter virulence, it has so far swept across ages, political class, continents, nations and race of mortals on the planet, sparing none. Among the 17 person's lost to coronavirus in Nigeria is a senior citizen, Chief of staff President Muhammadu Buhari, Abba Kyari who died late yesterday and has been laid to rest today in accordance with islamit right. There are several top government officials around the world who are already infected with the virus, some are being discovered lately.

Incubation period.
The incubation period of this virus is 2-14days. This is the length of time an infected person begins to show symptoms. If you are in doubt of being infected already due to your current symptoms, please try to isolate yourself from people as much as possible and call your doctor until you are confirmed negative to coronavirus.

Infection and dealth toll.
It's highly contagious, spreading from person to person through touch or contact with
respiratory secretions and surfaces already conterminated by such secretions. It is related to the well known Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) common in the Middle-East. As I write, it has so far infected more than 2.25million people round the world, commiting them to the bed of despondency and fate. No less than 159, 000 souls has been sent to early grave in just a matter of days according to a CNN reporter. The death toll in the US is currently rising, with some deaths recorded even in homes.

To curtail it's widespread effects.
To curtail it's spread, nations have shut down sir, land and sea borders till further notice. Workers across board have been asked to stay at home for safety, except essential service providers like those in the health and food industry. After the detruction of the unrepentant in the days of Noah, it is difficult to ascertain if there is anything that has ever affected the entire world in this massive capacity, raising speculations if this will be the end of the world.
Be relaxed, this is not the end of the world, however, it is closer than ever.

Symptoms of COVID-19.
1. Fever
2. Running nose
3. Difficulty with breathing
4. Coughing
5. Sore throat
6. Sneezing

Precautions against Coronavirus.
1. steer clear from public places
2. Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water for about 20seconds or use alcohol based hand sanitizers.
3. Do not shake hands with anyone.
4. Maintain social distancing- a distance of 1.5m from anyone coughing or sneezing.
5. Keep off sick people.
6. Boil your meat properly before consumption.
7. Use protective measures like the face mask and hand gloves in a hygienic manner.
8. Disinfect frequently touched surfaces.
9. If you feel ill, stay at home you call your doctor.
10. While coughing, use a tissue or do it into a folded elbow.

Please take good care of yourself and family. Stay safe. Covid-19 is unbelievably real. Already, many NHS medical practitioners have been infected while some have passed on as a result of the infection. They simply got infected while caring for infected persons and had to face the same fate with them.

This is seriously serious! Pray for your country and for the entire world. Do not forget to pray for those at the front line, the combatants against Covid-19. I'm referring to the medical and health professionals; they need your prayers now than ever.

Please stay home to help them remain alive to help us more.


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