Since the virus was first detected in the city of Wuhan last December, COVID-19 has infected more than millions people worldwide. Outside China, the virus has claimed many lives in the United States. Meanwhile, over millions patients recovered compared to deaths.
COVID-19 has spread to over 219 countries and territories, including South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, France, the United States and the United Kingdom. Some countries have taken preventative measures to prevent the outbreak from spreading, including closing borders and enforcing air and land travel restrictions.
Symptoms of Coronavirus
People infected with this virus will show varying symptoms. Symptoms that occur usually depend on the type of virus and the seriousness of the infection. Coronavirus infection symptoms are :
- 1. Runny nose
- 2. Headache
- 3. Cough
- 4. Sore throat
- 5. Fever
- 6. Not feeling good
To ensure that the Covid-19 pandemic situation is under control, all residents are reminded to always adopt a strict Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) with :
- 1. Keep a distance of at least one meter from each other
- 2. Wear face mask when in public
- 3. Avoid grouping
- 4. Stay at home and do not go out if there are no important needs
- 5. Avoid making movements in and out of risky areas such as red and orange zones
- 6. Frequent hand washing
- 7. Postpone activities that involve the presence of many.
Adherence to these recommendations will be able to break the chain of infection and in turn prevent the spread of Covid-19 in the community.
