COVID-19 and Its Effects to Mankind

Corona virus, often referred to as COVID-19, is an infectious disease that affects the human
respiratory system. The acronym "Covid 19" stands for "Novel Corona Virus Disease 2019".
Because the virus's surface is covered in spikes that resemble crowns, they are known as
"corona." Millions of individuals have been impacted by this pandemic, who are either sick
or are dying as a result of the disease's spread. The COVID-19 virus, which spreads mostly
through human contact, is having a serious impact on the entire planet. Within a distance of
six feet, it is passed from person to person among individuals in close proximity. The
coronavirus (or COVID-19) was originally discovered in China's Wuhan city in December
2019. The World Health Organization (WHO) classified the Corona Virus outbreak as a
pandemic in March 2020.

The symptoms of COVID-19 vary from person to person. In fact, some infected people show
no symptoms at all (asymptomatic). The following symptoms are frequently reported by
COVID-19 patients: fever or chills, cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing,
weariness, headaches, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, nausea
or vomiting, and diarrhea. Additional symptoms might appear. Two to 14 days after virus
exposure, symptoms could start to show up. Similar symptoms exist in children; however,
they are typically less severe than in adults. A more significant COVID-19 consequence is
more likely in older folks and those with serious underlying medical issues.

The best defense to prevent getting COVID-19 is to get vaccinated. The same precautions
you would take to avoid catching other viruses like the flu or the common cold should also
be taken to avoid having them. Before eating and preparing food, after using the restroom,
after wiping your nose, and after coming into touch with someone who is contagious, wash
your hands for at least 20 seconds. Put on a multilayered, snug-fitting cloth facemask that
covers your lips, nose, and chin. To avoid spreading infections from your hands, avoid
touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. When sneezing and coughing, cover your mouth and
nose with a tissue or sneeze and cough into your sleeve. In the garbage, place the tissue.
After, wash your hands. Never ever sneeze or cough into your hands. Keep your distance (6
feet or less) from somebody who has a cough, a cold, or other illness. When you're sick, stay
at home. Avoid big crowds of people if you are prone to illness or have a compromised
immune system. Pay attention to the instructions given by your healthcare authorities,
particularly during outbreaks. Use a disinfectant that kills viruses to clean regularly touched
surfaces (such as doorknobs and countertops). If soap and water are not available, use hand
sanitizers with at least 60% alcohol. Instead of shaking hands, make a pleasant motion to
introduce yourself. Get enough rest, maintain a good diet, consume lots of liquids, and
engage in some exercise if you can. Your immune system will be boosted by taking these
actions, which will make it easier for you to resist infections.

Depending on how severe your symptoms are, there are various COVID-19 treatments. No
specific antiviral or immunotherapy is advised if you are not in the hospital or do not require
extra oxygen. The following may be necessary for you, depending on how severe your
COVID symptoms are. More oxygen (given through tubing inserted into your nostrils).
Monoclonal antibodies may be infused to help some patients. Antiviral medications may
reduce the risk of hospitalization and death in certain patients with COVID-19. Mechanical
ventilation (oxygen through a tube inserted down your trachea). You are given medications
to keep you comfortable and sleepy as long as you’re receiving oxygen through a ventilator.
Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). You continue to receive treatment while a
machine pumps your blood outside your body. It takes over the function of your body’s
lungs and heart.

The current COVID-19 pandemic has had an impact on all of us. However, depending on our
status as individuals and as members of society, the pandemic's effects and repercussions
are felt in different ways. While some people try to adjust to working online, homeschooling
their kids, and using Instacart to get groceries, others are forced to be exposed to the virus
in order to maintain society. The pandemic has caused a shocking loss of life on a global
scale and poses an unprecedented threat to food systems, public health, and the workplace.
The pandemic has had a devastating impact on the economy and society. Tens of millions of
people face the possibility of living in miserable poverty, and the number of malnourished
people—which is currently estimated to be close to 690 million—could rise by as many as
132 million by the end of the year. Numerous businesses are in danger of dying out. The
livelihoods of over half of the 3.3 billion workers worldwide are in jeopardy. Workers in the
informal economy are particularly vulnerable because the majority do not have access to
social safety, high-quality healthcare, or productive assets. Many people are unable to
provide for themselves and their family during lockdowns because they lack the means of
earning a living. For the majority, going without food means eating less unhealthily or, at
best, not eating at all.

The epidemic has been having an impact on the whole food system and exposed its
vulnerability. Border closures, trade restrictions, and confinement measures have made it
difficult for farmers to access markets, including to buy inputs and sell their produce, and for
agricultural workers to harvest crops. As a result, domestic and global food supply chains
have been disrupted, and the availability of a variety of safe, healthy diets has decreased.
The pandemic has destroyed jobs and jeopardized the livelihoods of millions of people.
Millions of women and men's food security and nutrition are at risk as breadwinners lose
their jobs, get sick, or pass away; those in low-income nations, especially the most
marginalized populations, such as small-scale farmers and indigenous peoples, are severely
hurt.

In the COVID-19 situation, concerns about worker health and safety, public health, and
employment and labor issues all overlap. In order to address the human aspect of the
problem, it will be essential to follow workplace safety and health procedures, guarantee
access to good employment, and defend workers' rights across all sectors of the economy.
All governments, health organizations, and other authorities consistently emphasize the
need to identify COVID-19-affected cases. Healthcare professionals have various difficulties
in upholding the standard of patient care.

The coronavirus catastrophe that the globe is currently experiencing has wreaked havoc and
permanently altered human lives. Long after the virus's impact has subsided, the tragic
repercussions will still be felt. But in situations like this, hope may be a potent cure. Life will
undoubtedly prevail as long as humanity fights the Covid 19 pandemic together. Future
environmental concerns must be reexamined, and urgent action must be taken to combat
climate change and environmental deterioration. Only then can we preserve the health,
livelihoods, food security and nutrition of all people, and ensure that our 'new normal' is a
better one.