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Covid-19 Pandemic
[edit]Covid-19 Pandemic is an international global pandemic caused by the Coronavirus disease 2019 (Covid-19). It is a contagious respiratory disease that has spread worldwide. The first case also known as the index case was reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Covid-19 was declared a global pandemic on March 11, 2020 by the World Health Organization (WHO).[1]
The most common symptoms of Covid-19 are fever, dry cough and tiredness. Some less common symptoms might include aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhoea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell, a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes. Some more serious symptoms are difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure and loss of speech or movement. It is advised to seek immediate medical attention if any serious symptoms are experienced. [2]
Reference List
[edit]- ^ World Health Organization (2021). "WHO Director-General's opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 - 11 March 2020". Retrieved 28 March 2021.
- ^ World Health Organization (2021). "Coronavirus". Retrieved 28 March 2021.