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THE EFFECTS OF

THE COVID-19
Angie Fierro
PANDEMIC ON A HLTH 300-04
PERSONS OVERALL
WELL-BEING
What Is Covid-19?

■ Covid-19 is an illness that is caused by a virus. This


virus affects people differently. There is a variety of
symptoms caused by the virus.
■ Cough
■ Fever or chills

Symptoms: ■

Fatigue
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
May appear ■ Headache

2-14 days
■ Muscle or body aches
■ Sore throat

after ■

Nausea or vomiting
New loss of taste or smell

exposure ■

Congestion or runny nose
Diarrhea
Emergency Warning signs: Seek Medical
Help
Blue lips or face

Trouble breathing

Inability to stay awake

Persistent pain or pressure in the chest


How Does ■ The virus spreads through respiratory droplets

The Virus or small particles, these droplets are created


when an infected person sneezes, coughs,
talks, or breathes.

Spread?
Stay Stay six feet distance

Prevention: Wear Wear face mask

Wash Wash hands regularly (20 seconds)


Effects of ■ Physical Health: no exercise, gained weight

Quarantine ■ Mental Health: Depression, post traumatic


on a persons stress, anxiety, anger, confusion

Health?
How has this pandemic affected the youth?

■ Closing of schools (transition online)


■ Not being able to socialize
■ Concerned about the future
■ No physical activities
■ No school lunches
■ Depressed
Coping strategies?

■ Gardening
■ Exercising
■ Yoga
■ Crafts
■ Watching movies
New trends ■ Taking Vitamins

developed ■

Proper hand washing
Exercising at home

during the ■ Healthy eating

pandemic?
STATISTIC
S:
■ Seek professional help
■ Surround yourself with supportive people

Some tips:
■ Take breaks from the news and social media
■ Take care of your body
■ Follow prevention tips to stay healthy
Conclusion:
■ After gathering my research this pandemic is
affecting peoples overall well being. People
are being affected mentally because of stress,
anxiety, and fear. Others are affected
physically. Those affected physically are
having trouble breathing and are in respirators
with severe complications.
■ What I will do myself to stay healthy during
this pandemic is exercise, eat healthy, and stay
positive. Exercising will help me deal with any

Reflection: stress that the pandemic can be causing. It will


also help me stay active during these hard
times. Another thing I will do is follow CDC
guidelines. Wash my hands, wear a mask, and
social distance.
References:

■ Coronavirus. (n.d.). Retrieved December 06, 2020, from https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus

■ Coronavirus (COVID-19) frequently asked questions. (n.d.). Retrieved December 06, 2020, from
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.htm

■ COVID-19 facts. (n.d.). Retrieved December 06, 2020, from https://faq.coronavirus.gov/covid-19-facts/

■ Department of Health & Human Services. (2012, July 09). Physical activity - it's important. Retrieved December 06, 2020,
from https://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/health/healthyliving/physical-activity-its-important

■ Facts about COVID-19. (n.d.). Retrieved December 06, 2020, from https://www.tchd.org/829/Facts-about-COVID-19

■ Nirmita Panchal, R., & 2020, A. (2020, August 21). The Implications of COVID-19 for Mental Health and Substance Use.
Retrieved December 06, 2020, from
https://www.kff.org/coronavirus-covid-19/issue-brief/the-implications-of-covid-19-for-mental-health-and-substance-use/

■ Smeyers@ncaa.org. (2020, March 20). COVID-19 and Mental Health. Retrieved December 06, 2020, from
http://www.ncaa.org/sport-science-institute/topics/covid-19-and-mental-health

■ Youth & COVID-19: Impacts on jobs, education, rights and mental well-being. (2020, August 11). Retrieved December 06,
2020, from https://www.ilo.org/global/topics/youth-employment/publications/WCMS_753026/lang--en/index.htm

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