Pakistan and the COVID-19 virus
Covid-19 has now been detected in 45 countries, including Pakistan. It’s important to note that the virus originated in the Middle East, so people have been exposed to it for some time now; it just hasn’t been detected until now. Therefore, since there was no way to tell who had already been infected and who hadn’t, all travelers are advised to take preventative measures against the virus when traveling to countries with COVID-19 cases, such as avoiding contact with sick individuals and limiting contact with their own bodily fluids.
What is CoVid-19?
CoVid-19 is an infection caused by a virus called coronavirus. It first made headlines in September 2014 when over 550 people got sick with CoVid-19 in Saudi Arabia. Now, it’s back: more than 209 countries have reported cases of CoVid-19, including at least 45 from Pakistan alone. What makes CoVid-19 so dangerous? Find out here! [Bio]
What to do if you are infected?
You need to know that a proper treatment for C/COV 19 has not yet been found, it is very important to see a doctor if you have symptoms of it. They will run some tests on you to determine if you have been infected. It is most likely that people who are already sick before they are infected with C/COV 19 will die from it, while those that do not have anything wrong with them may get better in time. As far as prevention goes, be sure to wash your hands thoroughly after you leave public places like bathrooms and make sure to cook food thoroughly so no one gets sick. Keep an eye out for high temperatures in people around you as well.
Is it fatal?
Yes it is fatal. It has killed many people in other countries, but there is still no cure for it yet. The World Health Organization hasn’t been able to stop its spread.
What are some preventive measures?
As of right now, we don’t know if there is a cure for CCoV-19. For now, doctors can only treat symptoms. If you find yourself infected with CCoV-19, treatment usually involves lots of bed rest and fluids through an IV to prevent dehydration. Doctors may also give you antiviral medication to help lower your fever or treat flu symptoms such as nausea, headache or body aches. There are some reports that certain drugs (such as interferon) may increase infection risk but researchers are not entirely sure how these drugs might trigger an outbreak of CCoV-19.
How did it spread?
The new coronavirus spread mostly among healthcare workers, although cases of family transmission were also reported. Most infections occurred in Saudi Arabia, Qatar, Jordan, Germany, and France. The first case to be reported outside of Saudi Arabia was a middle-aged man from Qatar who died in London on September 11. He had recently been visiting Saudi Arabia where he was hospitalized with severe respiratory illness and had contact with other confirmed or suspected cases while he was there. Multiple contacts became ill during his stay in Qatar.
Will there be a vaccine?
There has been a vaccine developed for zoonotic diseases like rabies, but it is not likely that there will be one for COVID-19 anytime soon. Fortunately, there are other ways to prevent infection. Proper care of wounds, frequent hand washing, avoiding people with respiratory problems (such as asthma), avoiding contaminated areas and eating only food that has been properly cooked are all recommended to prevent infections from spreading. Although there is not currently a vaccine for humans, researchers are working on one; human trials are expected to begin in 2018.
Read Also