Know the Truth About the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Know the Truth About the Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)

Mar 24, 2020

The novel coronavirus disease (Covid-19) was first reported in Wuhan province in China in December 2019. Ever since then, scientists all over the globe are on a clock to understand and stop the pandemic from infecting and claiming more lives.

As of now, there are confirmed 200,000 plus infected people with a staggering 8,000 plus deaths. Though it seems that the pandemic is spreading fast, it is presumed to be less virulent than the 2003 SARS epidemic.

Having the right healthcare facility near you like Ascent Emergency Room, which is monitoring the Covid-19 situation, is a big plus.

What is Covid-19?

The name Covid-19 is an acronym that means coronavirus disease, 2019, the year it was first discovered.

The novel coronavirus disease belongs to a group of coronaviruses that are responsible for the common cold, Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV), Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV), and pneumonia.

How Deadly Is Covid-19?

Unlike the 2003 SARS, Covid-19 transmission in humans happens much faster.

Thus far, the fatality rate is at 2-3% as compared to SARS, which was 9%. Regardless of Covid-19 being referred to as a pandemic, it does not mean that it is deadlier but that it has affected more people.

Symptoms of Covid-19

According to WHO, the symptoms to look out for are as follows:

  • Fever
  • New incessant cough
  • Sneezing
  • Shortness of breath
  • Pneumonia
  • Multiple organ failure

However, some patients are asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) and still have the virus.

How Covid-19 Spreads and How to Prevent it

Covid-19 is transmitted when you come into contact with someone or a surface that has the virus. The disease is spread through droplets that are released from the respiratory duct of infected people.

Here are some steps you can take to prevent transmission:

  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use hand sanitizers
  • Disinfect surfaces regularly
  • Practice social distancing
  • Cover your mouth when you are coughing and sneezing
  • Do not touch your face with unclean hands
  • Stay at home and self-quarantine when exhibiting symptoms.

Over 80,000 people have recovered from the disease, which means if you seek immediate care in a healthcare facility, your chances of recovery are higher.

Please download, print, complete, and sign our Patient Forms prior to coming to our emergency room. Bring the completed and signed forms with you to the ER.

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