República Bolivariana de Venezuela

Ministerio del Poder Popular para la Educación.

L.N.B"Antonio José de Sucre"
Cachipo - Municipio - Punceres
5to año sección "A"

El COVID-19
profesor: Estudiante:
JavierLopéz 32# Jorbelys Tuarezca.

What is the Covid-19?

coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can cause diseases such as the common
cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome, and respiratory syndrome in the Middle
East.In 2019, a new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that
originated in China.
This virus is now known as the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-CoV-2).The disease it causes is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).In
March 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared that this COVID-19
outbreak is a pandemic.

Symptoms

The signs and symptoms of COVID-19 may appear two to 14 days after being exposed,
and may include:

fever, cough, shortness of breath, or difficulty breathing.

Other symptoms may include, tiredness, pain, runny nose, sore throat, headache,
diarrhea, and vomiting.

The severity of COVID-19 symptoms can be very mild to serious. Some people do not
have any symptoms. Older adults or people who have certain chronic conditions, such
as heart or lung disease, diabetes, or who have a compromised immune system, you
may be at higher risk of becoming seriously ill This is similar to what is seen with other
respiratory diseases, such as influenza (flu).

Causes

It is unclear exactly how contagious the new coronavirus is. Data shows that it is spread
from person to person among those who are in close contact (less than 6 feet, or two
meters). It is transmitted by respiratory droplets that are released when someone with
the virus coughs, sneezes, or speaks.

It can also spread when a person touches a surface where the virus is found and then
touches the mouth, nose, or eyes.

Irrigation factors

Risk factors for infection with the new coronavirus appear to include: recent Chinese
travel or residence there, contact with someone who has the new coronavirus - such as
when a family member or health care worker cares for a person infected.

People who are older or who have other diseases, such as diabetes and heart disease,
may be at a higher risk of becoming very ill with the new coronavirus. But not much is
yet known about the virus, and the (CDC) and (WHO) continue investigating.
 Complications

Although most people with COVID-19 have mild to moderate symptoms, the disease
can cause serious medical complications and, in some people, death. Older adults or
people with chronic conditions are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill with the
disease. COVID-19

Some may be: pneumonia in both lungs and failure of various organs.

Prevention

You can take steps to reduce your risk of infection. (WHO) and (CDC) recommend
taking these precautions to avoid COVID-19:

Avoid events with many people, and large gatherings.

Avoid close contact (less than 6 feet or 2 meters) with anyone who is sick or has
symptoms.

Maintain the physical distance between you and others if COVID-19 is spreading in your
community, especially if you are at a higher risk of contracting a serious illness.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an
alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or disposable tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Discard the used disposable tissue.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

Avoid sharing plates, glasses, bedding and other household objects if you are sick.

Clean and disinfect daily the surfaces you touch that are touched with fruit.