Current worldwide statistics

Mild to moderate respiratory illness and a recovery without the requirement of any special treatment. That’s the reality for most of the population. But what about the rest? For those unfortunate enough, this virus represents a real threat to their lives. After being infected with COVID-19, these people need serious medical attention due to the aggressiveness in which this virus attacks the cells in their bodies. Also affected are those with underlying medical conditions, such as immunodeficiency disorders, cancer, diabetes and respiratory or cardiovascular diseases. The biggest problem is that your age and your health status at the beginning of the infection doesn’t really seem to matter, everyone can become ill and succumb to the consequences.

The best thing you can do is to inform yourself and gather knowledge on how to prevent transmission, how to recognize an infected person, how it spreads and how to deal with it once infected.

We have the following recommendations for you: for your safety and that of others, keep 1 meter distance from one another. Wear a certified mask that is able to filter approximately 95% of airborne particles. Do not forget to wash and disinfect your hands after touching highly contaminated areas and surfaces like doorknobs, etc. Getting vaccinated is a great option. It doesn’t protect you from getting the virus, but it hinders it from devastating your body and the need for serious medical attention in a hospital.

So now, raises the question: How does the virus even spread from human to human? The virus spreads through airborne particles in the environment. It gets to the host when an infected person coughs, sneezes, speaks, breathes or does something else that propels these particles from his lungs, through his or her mouth into the air and to the surrounding people nearby. The spread is avoidable by sneezing and/or coughing in a different direction or simply into your elbow or by self-isolating at home till you recover.

Here is a list of things you can do to help and prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Get vaccinated and spread the word (this is the first line of defense we have available)
• Even if a person does not show signs or symptoms of being sick, they could be infected. 1 meter of distance between persons can achieve miracles.
• If physical distance is not possible, do not forget to put on a proper mask to protect you in public spaces and your loved ones at home when you get back.
• Try to avoid closed and crowded spaces. Consider opening windows and doors for better ventilation.
• Wash your hands and use hand sanitizer after touching highly contaminated areas and surfaces like doorknobs, etc.
• If you feel the need to sneeze or cough, remember to be polite and cover your nose and mouth.
• If you perceive any signs or symptoms of an illness, stay at home

SARS-CoV-2 has shown to be an illness very difficult to detect. People all over the world describe all sorts of symptoms after being tested positive for coronavirus. The most common are listed below:

• High body temperature
• Cough
• Fatigue
• Loss of taste
• Loss of smell

There are also less common symptoms some people might encounter:

• Sore throat
• Headache
• General pain
• Diarrhea
• Cianosis 
• Rash
• Conjunctivitis

There are a few symptoms that, if present, you should waste no time on seeking medical attention:

• Respiratory distress
• Loss of ability to speak
• Loss of neurological functions (in movement or mental)
• All sorts of pain in the thorax

The average person has an incubation period of 5 to 6 days. This means it takes this amount of time to show any signs or symptoms related to an infection. If you or someone you know experiences any symptoms labeled as “serious”, you should get a doctor’s appointment.