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The New Guy In Town aka COVID-19

Corona Virus reared its head fully in 2020 although the virus is not new, it has been around since 2019. Coronavirus manifested in Wuhan China until the virus spread its tentacles to other parts of the globe. 
World Health Organisation projected a new name for the disease COVID-19 and watching the level of it’s spread went further to declare the disease a pandemic. 
What really is COVID- 19? 
COVID-19 is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2. Coronavirus can be very infectious as it can be passed from one person to another through respiratory droplets. Hence people have been advised to correctly wash their hands, cough in a civil way i.e the vampire cough/sneeze- The vampire cough/sneeze means coughing or sneezing into your elbow instead of your palm in order to avoid spreading any disease, practising social distancing.

Common symptoms of the disease include A fever, Coughing, shortness of breath, sore throat. Symptoms may progress to organ failure and Pneumonia. If not properly attended to the person might die.

Panic enveloped the world as there was a widespread of the disease. As death toll began to increase in various nations, the economy plummeted and nations began to restrict travelling and movement. 

Panic shopping took stores by storm as people were uncertain about the future. 
With the level of demand the price of face masks, hand sanitizers and hand wash rose up .

All sorts of myths and rumours about the spread of the virus emerged. These rumours have since been debunked and individuals are advised to stick to authorized channels of communication. Some of these myths include; 

-Africans are immune to the disease
-Alcohol cures the disease 
-The virus is a bioweapon. 

However, as scientists and health workers work tirelessly to stop the spread of the disease, let us forget to not spread panic and lies concerning the virus. As there have been thousands of deaths, so also a good number of people are being observed and recovering. 

Listen and obey the directives from experts. Wash your hands and practice a safe social distancing. If you manifest any symptoms. Stay home and if the symptoms persists contact the available hotlines provided by your country. We as humanity can contain this virus if only we can be considerate of one another. 

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