Covid-19: The 10 FAQ you need to know the answer
Covid-19: The 10 FAQ you need to know the answer
The COVID-19 pandemic has upended the lives of innocent people around the globe. The disease has a comparatively higher rate of severe disease and mortality. The disease took the lives of millions of people; it proves that it is not just the flu.
It is pretty essential to know the facts to know what exactly happened. So, here we have answered some of the questions that might help learn more about the COVID-19 disease.
Q 1. IS COVID-19 anflu?
As per the facts and figures, the COVID-19 disease killed and affected more people than the flu. Between January-August in the UK, the disease killed over 3 times as many people in 2020 than flu and pneumonia combined.
Q2. What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease that directly affects the respiratory system, and it is an illness caused by a newly discovered coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2.
Q3. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms are fever, cough, tiredness, shortness of breath, chest pain, pressure, muscle or body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, confusion, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, diarrhea, nausea and vomiting, abdominal pain, and skin rashes.
Q4. How effective are masks?
It is a simple and effective way to restrict the transmission of viruses. It depends on the type of mask you use, how you wear it. It is one of the most important tools of frontline workers. Along with this, hygiene and social distancing are also important.
Q5. Would it be possible to achieve herd immunity without a vaccine?
Observing the past year pattern, the most successful way of achieving herd immunity is mass vaccination. However, infecting people to achieve herd immunity can lead to a rise in the number of cases, and that can also lead to deaths of people.
Q6. How does the COVID-19 virus spread?
It starts spreading through the air when an infected person's mouth or nose is open, and those small droplets come out through sneezing, coughing, or breathing. It is a contagious disease that can spread very quickly.
Q7. Are the COVID-19 vaccines safe and effective?
Yes, the COVID-19 vaccines are safe as they are examined and tested under several tests. The process of developing vaccines involves rigorous testing and clinical trials.
Q 8. What are the risks of re-infection?
The virus can reinfect people; as per the report of The Lancet, "the second infection was symptomatically more severe than the first." Having antibodies doesn't ensure safety; you can get infected again.
Q9. Is regular washing my hand enough to protect me from COVID-19 infection?
Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds at a time, and it can reduce the chances of getting infected. However, you need to consider other factors, such as wearing a mask and maintaining social distancing.
Q 10. Are any of these new COVID-19 variants more dangerous for children?
These variants are under observation to better understand their impact, including on children. As per UNICEF, the evidence doesn't suggest that these variants are specifically targeting children.
