CORONAVIRUS/

COVID-19
Stay Safe, Stay Aware
 ABOUT THE
DISEASE

Coronaviruses (CoV) are Common signs of

a large family of viruses infection include
that cause illness ranging respiratory symptoms,
from the common cold to fever, cough, shortness of
more severe diseases such breath and breathing
as Middle East difficulties. In more
Respiratory Syndrome severe cases, infection can
(MERS-CoV) and Severe cause pneumonia, severe
Acute Respiratory acute respiratory
Syndrome (SARS-CoV). syndrome, kidney failure
and even death.
 ORIGIN
There are several theories surrounding the
original origin but there are various conspiracy
theories surrounding the US and China.
Existence in Wildlife. Suspicion of
transmission through bats and exotic
meat markets.
The US theories claim that it is a lab
made virus. Several politicians tried to
create a political hot belt eruption out
of it.
 Outbreak
The virus outbreak is now a pandemic
 Italy has the most recorded cases outside China
 Numbers across Europe are also rising
China still has the most cases
Common Myths Surrounding Poultry
Industry
Myth: Eating chicken and eggs can infect you.

The poultry business in India has seen a tremendous

decline following speculations that chicken and eggs
are one of the causes for the spread of Coronavirus.

Severe decline in prices of chicken and eggs

through out the country on the perception that the
disease is directly related to eating meat.
 Bursting Myths

There is no scientific evidence that

suggests that the coronavirus is
transmitted through poultry
products.
On the contrary, not having protein
rich eggs, fish and chicken and result
in protein deficiency.
Chicken soup helps cure respiratory
diseases.
The disease can only be transmitted
through direct contact with the
infected person or through coming in
contact with the a surface the
infected person has sneezed or
coughed on.
Always look for government verified
sources.
Beware of
Fake News
Thank You!