Covid-19

DONE BY:ALHARITH ALJABRI

GRADE:12
What is Covid-19?

 COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not
previously been seen in humans. Because it is a new virus, scientists are learning
more each day. Although most people who have COVID-19 have mild symptoms,
COVID-19 can also cause severe illness and even death. Some groups, including
older adults and people with certain chronic diseases, are at increased risk of
severe illness
Where and when did the first case of
Covid-19 originate?
 On December 31st 2019, WHO was informed of cases of pneumnia of unknown
cause in Wuhan, China.
Covid-19 name

 COVID-19 is the name of the disease caused by the SARS-CoV2 virus.

 The coronavirus disease of 2019 was given the abbreviated name of COVID-19
by the WHO in a press release on February 11, 2020.
Covid-19 symptoms

 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.
 Diarrhea.
Steps to prevent Covid-19 infection

 Wear a mask.

 Stay 6 feet away from others.

 Wash your hands frequently.

 Cover coughs and sneezes.

What to do if you got infected by Covid-
19?
 Stay home except to get medical care; avoid all public places and call ahead if you
need medical care.

 Separate yourself from others (even in your own home).

 Monitor your symptoms.

 Follow general cleaning guidance.

Covid-19 vaccines

 COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective.

 You may have side effects after vaccination, but these are normal.
 It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection
(immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19. You are not fully vaccinated
until 2 weeks after the 2nd dose of a two-dose vaccine or two weeks after a one-
dose vaccine.
 COVID-19 vaccines are more widely accessible. Everyone 16 years and older is
now eligible for a COVID-19 vaccination. 
 People who have been fully vaccinated can start to do some things that they had
stopped doing because of the pandemic.