corona virus
Coronaviruses are a group of viruses that cause disease in mammals and birds. These are RNA viruses. These can cause respiratory tract infections in humans, ranging in severity from mild (eg, the common cold) to more severe (eg death).
Where was the first case of corona virus identified?
First found in Wuhan city of Hubei province of
China. It is called novel or new because it was never identified before. 3) What are the initial symptoms of 2019 Novel Corona Virus? So far, the symptoms of 2019 novel corona virus have been found, among which high fever, cough and
difficulty in breathing are prominent.
Yes, even if you have been infected with COVID-19, you should still get the COVID-19 vaccine. The vaccine will still help develop a strong immune response against the disease. But before getting vaccinated, make sure that you wait for three months after getting infected with Kovid-19.
A 2020 report mentioned that this
corona virus is more likely to enter your nose and mouth than the throat and other parts of the body. You may be more likely to sneeze, cough or breathe in the air around you.
Why was it named Covid-19?
Novel coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was
discovered in 2019 and had not been previously identified in humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) has named the disease caused by this novel coronavirus as Corona Virus Disease 2019 (COVID-19).
It usually takes a few weeks for the body to build up immunity after vaccination. This means that it is possible that a person may be infected with the same virus just before or after vaccination and become infected with COVID-19. This is because the vaccine has not had enough time to provide protection.
How successful has the Covid vaccination been in India?
At least one dose has been given to 75 percent of adults in the country. The remaining 25 percent people are mainly from tribal and remote areas. The figure of Covid vaccination has crossed 100 crores, definitely it is a remarkable success.
What is the name of the corona virus vaccine?
With the approval of these vaccines, four vaccines are now available to protect against Kovid-19. Covishield made in collaboration with Serum Institute of India and Oxford-AstraZeneca, Bharat Biotech's Covaxin, Russia's Sputnik V and Moderna
There are two types of tests to check for corona infection: RT-PCR and antigen test.
Test Principle The Panbio TM COVID-19 Antigen Self- Test is a lateral flow test that detects the nucleocapsid protein antigen of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 with a swab from the middle turbinate region of the nose. This product consists of a test device, a bottle with buffer solution, an extraction tube/cap, and a nasal swab.
TrueNat is a comprehensive test for screening and confirmation of COVID-19 virus in India. ICMR has approved the use of modified TrueNat test kit for confirmation of COVID-19. TrueNat is battery operated, cheaper and faster than other RT-PCR tests.
when to get tested
Get tested if you feel sick. There are
many symptoms of COVID-19 (English only), so if you are not feeling well, you should get tested as soon as possible. Get yourself tested if you have come in contact with a Covid-19 positive person.
Yesterday on 21 October, India achieved the difficult but extraordinary target of 1 billion, 100 crore vaccine doses. Today many people are comparing India's vaccination program with other countries of the world.
What are the four types of infection?
Viral Infections: Caused by
pathogenic viruses. For example Covid-19, Encephalitis, Polio, etc.
Bacterial infection: Caused by bacterial infection. Like TB, Typhoid etc.
Fungal Infection: Caused by the infection of fungus. ,
Prion disease: Caused by non-living protein ie prion.
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