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                             CORONA COVID-19

What is Covid-19?

Covid-19 is a disease caused by the infection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, first identified in Wuhan city, in the Hubei province of China in December 2019.
Covid-19 has spread to various countries in the world, including Indonesia. The number of positive cases of corona virus (Covid-19) in Indonesia continues to grow.

Covid-19 was previously known as Novel 201 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) of respiratory disease, before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared its official name as Covid-19 in February 2020.

Symptoms of Corona Virus Corona virus infection or COVID-19 can cause sufferers to experience flu symptoms, such as fever, runny nose, cough, sore throat, and headache; or symptoms of severe respiratory infections, such as high fever, cough with phlegm and even bleeding, shortness of breath, and chest pain. However, in general there are 3 general symptoms that can indicate someone is infected with the Corona virus, namely: Fever (body temperature above 38 degrees Celsius) Cough Hard to breathe According to research, symptoms of COVID-19 appear within 2 days to 2 weeks after exposure to the Corona virus.


Causes of Corona Virus Corona virus infection or COVID-19 is caused by a coronavirus, a group of viruses that infects the respiratory system. In most cases, coronaviruses only cause mild to moderate respiratory infections, such as flu. However, this virus can also cause severe respiratory infections, such as pneumonia, Middle-East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS), and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). It is suspected that the Corona virus was initially transmitted from animals to humans. However, it was later discovered that the Corona virus was also transmitted from human to human. A person can get COVID-19 through a variety of ways, namely: Accidentally inhale saliva splashes from sneezing or coughing sufferers of COVID-19 Hold the mouth or nose without washing hands first after touching an object affected by saliva splashes of COVID-19 sufferers Close contact with people with COVID-19, such as touching or shaking hands Corona virus can infect anyone, but the effect will be more dangerous or even fatal if it occurs in elderly people, pregnant women, people who are sick, or people whose immune systems are weak. Corona Virus Diagnosis To determine whether the patient is infected with the Corona virus, the doctor will ask about the symptoms experienced by the patient. The doctor will also ask if the patient is traveling or living in an area that has a case of Corona virus infection before symptoms appear. To confirm the diagnosis of COVID-19, the doctor will carry out the following follow-up examinations: Blood sample test A throat swab test to examine sputum samples (PCR test) Chest radiograph to detect infiltrates or fluid in the lungs Corona Virus Treatment Corona virus infection or COVID-19 can not be treated, but there are some steps that doctors can take to reduce symptoms and prevent the spread of the virus, namely: Refer COVID-19 sufferers to undergo treatment and caratina at the designated hospital Provide fever and pain relievers that are safe and in accordance with the patient's condition Encourage sufferers of COVID-19 to do independent isolation and adequate rest Encourage sufferers of COVID-19 to drink lots of water to maintain body fluid levels


Corona Virus Prevention Until now, there is no vaccine to prevent Corona virus infection or COVID-19. Therefore, the best preventive way is to avoid the factors that can cause you to be infected with this virus, namely: Avoid traveling to public places that are crowded with visitors (social distancing). Use a mask when on the move in public places or crowds. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or hand sanitizer containing at least 60% alcohol after doing activities outside the home or in public places. Do not touch the eyes, mouth and nose before washing hands. Avoid contact with animals, especially wild animals. In case of contact with animals, wash your hands afterwards. Cook the meat until it is completely cooked before consumption. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash. Avoid being close to people who are sick with a fever, cough, or runny nose. Keep clean objects that are often touched and environmental cleanliness. For people suspected of being affected by COVID-19 or included in the ODP (monitored person) category, there are steps that can be taken so that the Corona virus is not transmitted to others, namely: Do not leave the house, except for treatment. Check with your doctor only if you experience symptoms of respiratory distress accompanied by fever or meet PDP criteria (the patient is under surveillance). Try to stay apart from other people for a while. If it is not possible, use a bedroom and bathroom that is different from what others use. Prohibit and prevent others from visiting or visiting you until you are completely healed. As much as possible do not have meetings with people who are sick. Avoid sharing the use of cutlery and drinking equipment, toiletries, and sleeping equipment with others. Wear a mask and gloves when in a public place or with someone else. Use tissue to cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing, then immediately throw the tissue in the trash.