How is COVID-19 related to coronaviruses?
Coronaviruses are an extremely common cause of colds and other upper respiratory infections. SARS-CoV-2, short for severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is the official name for the coronavirus responsible for COVID-19.
What kind of infections are caused by common corona viruses?
A coronavirus is a kind of common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses, or upper throat.
Are food workers required to wear gloves during the COVID-19 pandemic?
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Is the coronavirus pandemic affecting our mental health?
Are the elderly an at-risk group in the coronavirus disease pandemic?
Although all age groups are at risk of contracting COVID-19, older people face significant risk of developing severe illness if they contract the disease due to physiological changes that come with ageing and potential underlying health conditions.
Is it safe to go to grocery stores during the COVID-19 pandemic and what precautions should I take?
Yes, it is generally safe to go grocery shopping and to markets by following the below prevention measures:• Clean your hands with sanitizer before entering the store.• Cover a cough or sneeze in your bent elbow or tissue.• Maintain at least a 1-metre distance from others, and if you can’t maintain this distance, wear a mask (many stores now require a mask).• Once home, wash your hands thoroughly and also after handling and storing your purchased products. There is currently no confirmed case of COVID-19 transmitted through food or food packaging.
What does it mean to flatten the COVID-19 curve?
A flatter curve is created by a more gradual increase in the number of cases per day and a more gradual decrease. Over a long period of time the number of people infected might be around thesame, but the difference is the number of cases that occur each day.
Who should not take the Astrazeneca COVID-19 vaccine?
People with a history of severe allergic reaction to any component of the vaccine should not take it. The vaccine is not recommended for persons younger than 18 years of age pending the results of further studies.