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Public health was a significant part of the 2018 San Diego Conference. The conference also emphasized the importance of family strengthening and perinatal health in the midst of a health crisis, such as the spread of the COVID-19 disease. It was announced that most of the upcoming events for the coming year were canceled due to the outbreak. Public health is asking everyone to take the necessary precautions to reduce or lower the incidence of COVID spread. Social distancing was one of the highlights, with the speakers urging the audience and practically all individuals to protect themselves and their families through some essential methods.
Let us discuss here the overview, symptoms, and prevention of Corona Virus Disease 2019.
Overview
COVID-19 is a contagious disease that is caused by a relatively new virus that affects the respiratory system. Illness initially begins as flu, which may include symptoms like cold, cough, or fever. The disease spreads mainly through direct contact with the infected individual when he sneezes or coughs. One can also be infected when he touches something that the virus has stuck and then touches his mouth, eyes, or nose. The virus lives for a few days on wood and paper and hours on other surfaces.
Symptoms
When a person is infected, he gets sick from day 1 to 14 before developing the main symptoms, the most common of which are fever, malaise, and dry cough. However, about 80% of those who get infected recover fully without needing any specific treatment. COVID can be life-threatening for seniors with existing medical conditions (those with asthma, cardiac conditions, or diabetes).
