Covid-19: Things you need to

know to protect yourself and

your family
Names of group members:
Aditya Rapi
Benaya Rumondor
Gloria Lewan
Prilly Gaghaube
Vanessa Polla
Definition of Corona Virus
(COVID-19)
Corona virus infection is a disease caused
by the corona virus and the main
symptom is respiratory problems. This
disease is in the spotlight because it first
appeared at the end of 2019 in Wuhan,
China. The location where it first
appeared, made the coronavirus also
known as the Wuhan virus.Apart from
China, the corona virus has also spread
rapidly to various countries, including
Thailand, Japan, South Korea, and even
to the United States.
 Causes of Corona Virus (COVID-19)

The cause of the Corona virus is a single stranded RNA virus that belongs to the
Coronaviridae group. Named coronavirus because of its surface shaped like a crown
(crown / corona).Another virus that belongs to a similar group is the virus that caused
Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS-CoV) several years ago.However, the corona virus from Wuhan is a
new virus that has never existed in humans before. Therefore, this virus is also referred to
as 2019 Coronavirus or 2019-ncv.Corona viruses are commonly found in animals,such as
camels, snakes, farm animals, cats, and bats. Humans can be infected with the virus if
there is a history of contact with these animals, for example with farmers or traders in
animal markets.
 Symptoms of Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Symptoms of the Coronavirus vary, from the common cold to respiratory

problems such as pneumonia. Corona symptoms that are commonly
experienced by those who have a coronavirus infection are:
High fever with fever
dry cough
have a cold
Nose and sneezing
Sore throat
Hard to breathe

Symptoms of the corona virus can get worse quickly and cause
respiratory failure to death. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
(CDC) symptoms of 2019-nCoV virus infection can appear from two
days to 14 days after exposure to the virus.
 Corona Virus (COVID-19) screening
process

Coronavirus infection is generally known through the symptoms and physical

examination that the patient complains of. After that, the doctor will perform
additional examinations to help diagnose.The supporting examinations include
complete blood counts, blood tests, kidney and liver function and virological
examinations. In addition, specimens from the patient's nose and pharynx (throat)
will also be taken using a swab technique. Similarly, preparations of sputum and,
if needed, bronchial fluid (smaller airways).Through these examinations can be
known whether the disease is caused by a virus or other causes. Meanwhile, the
patient's blood plasma will also be examined to find the RNA of the corona
virus.For radiological examination, a chest x-ray and chest CT scan may be
performed. Most of the patients will show cloudiness in both lungs.
 Complications of Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Patients infected with coronavirus can experience respiratory

symptoms such as severe pneumonia, such as high fever and shortness
of breath.Complications such as respiratory failure, acute heart failure,
and secondary infections caused by other germs can occur if the
condition is not treated immediately or if the disease worsens very
quickly.
 Corona Virus (COVID-19) Treatment

To date, no anti-viral therapy has been shown to be effective against the 2019-novel
coronavirus infection. Several anti-viruses that have successfully treated MERS-CoV
and SARS-CoV infections before, have not shown satisfactory results to overcome this
new coronavirus infection.

Patients infected with the corona virus will receive supportive therapy to reduce
symptoms. For example anti-pyretics to lower body temperature and fluids to prevent
dehydration, as well as oxygen therapy in patients who experience shortness of breath.

In severe conditions, assisted breathing through a ventilator machine can be given to the
patient to support the functions of other vital organs.
 Prevention of Corona Virus (COVID-19)

Although the symptoms of coronavirus disease resemble other respiratory illnesses such
as pneumonia or influenza,The best way to avoid coronavirus infection is to take active
preventive measures such as rapid tests suggesting that everyone take actions such as:

Wash your hands regularly with soap and running water for at least 20 secondsIf it is not
supported or water and soap are not available, clean your hands using an alcohol-based
hand sanitizertouching your nose, eyes, or mouth, especially if your hands are
dirtycontact with people who are sick, use masks when traveling, maintain distance or
direct contact, and vaccinate to prevent covid-19 at least two vaccinations.
 "Conclusion"
From the material that has been presented, it can be concluded
that the covid-19 virus is a virus that originated in the Chinese
state of wuhan, in 2019, and began to spread in 2020. The
symptoms of the covid-19 virus are the same as influenza so it is
not known if the person has been exposed to covid19 by doing
several tests so that get the results that the person has been
exposed to the virus, as for the prevention implemented in the
community, namely by applying health rules that must be
obeyed, one example is by vaccinating at least up to the second
dose.However, if you have been exposed, it can be treated by
taking medicine from a doctor's prescription and doing self-
isolation and eating healthy food and taking the vitamins that
have been provided.
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