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​ Staying Safe during Covid-19

Covid-19, A pandemic that has been spreading around the globe at a rapid pace;
killing millions around the world. Leaving millions jobless and out of work. The virus
originated in the ​Wuhan Hubei Province located in china. For some reason the
symptoms don’t develop for up to 2 weeks meaning that carriers could be infecting
people without knowing it because they have no visible symptoms.The virus is mainly
transmitted through fiscal contact but the virus can also be airborne for quite some time
and survive on surfaces for up to 3 days.

How to stay safe

There are ways to prevent from getting infected.Doctors suggest wearing masks
when in public.It is advised to stay in at least 6 feet of proximity with other people.”If
soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.” was
advised by the CDC the Centers of Disease Control and Preservation.It is extremely
advised not to come into close contact with others and not to hold gatherings.

Why is it bad?

Covid-19 has many symptoms including fever or chills, cough, shortness of


breath or difficulty breathing, fatigue, muscle or body aches, headache, new loss of taste
or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea or vomiting, and diarrhea.The
symptoms could appear in 2-14 days after being infected.Its is also important to note that
the viru can mutate in children.It is people to get tested for the virus but we have no
vaccine for it. 

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