Covid-19

Effects of covid-19
• What is Covid-19 & its
symptoms.
• How did the coronavirus start
• How does coronavirus spread.
• Effects of covid on education
• Precautions.
 What is Covid?
An acute disease in humans caused by a coronavirus, which is characterized mainly by fever and cough and is capable of progressing to severe

symptoms and in some cases death, especially in older people and those with underlying health condition.

Symptoms Of Covid-19.
• Cough  New loss of taste or smell

• Fever or chills  Diarrhoea

• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing  Headache

• Muscle or body aches  Nausea or vomiting

• Sore throat  Congestion or runny nose

 How did the coronavirus start?

 The first case of COVID-19 was reported Dec. 1, 2019, and the cause was a
then-new coronavirus later named SARS-CoV-2. SARS-CoV-2 may have
originated in an animal and changed (mutated) so it could cause illness in
humans. In the past, several infectious disease outbreaks have been traced
to viruses originating in birds, pigs, bats and other animals that mutated to
become dangerous to humans. Research continues, and more study may
reveal how and why the coronavirus evolved to cause pandemic disease.
 How does the coronavirus spread?
 As of now, researchers know that the coronavirus is spread through droplets and virus
particles released into the air when an infected person breathes, talks, laughs, sings,
coughs or sneezes. Larger droplets may fall to the ground in a few seconds, but tiny
infectious particles can linger in the air and accumulate in indoor places, especially where
many people are gathered and there is poor ventilation. This is why mask-wearing, hand
hygiene and physical distancing are essential to preventing COVID-19.
 Effects of Covid-19 on Education.
 The COVID-19 pandemic affected educational systems worldwide. Most governments
decided to temporarily close educational institutions in an attempt to reduce the spread
of COVID-19.[1][2] As of 12 January 2021, approximately 825 million learners were affected
due to school closures in response to the pandemic. The number of cases of COVID-19
started to rise in March 2020 and educational institutions and universities remained
closed. Globally, the education of almost 75 million children and young people was
interrupted.
 New online programs shifted the labor of education from schools to families and
individuals, and consequently, people everywhere who relied on schools rather than
computers and homeschooling had more difficulty.
Protective measures you can take to stay safe from COVID-19
 Get all the recommended doses of COVID-19 vaccine
 Keep a safe distance from others, especially in closed spaces
 When indoors, open windows if possible
 Wear a mask if you’re or those around you are at high risk of severe illness
 Keep hands clean
 Cover coughs and sneezes
 Stay home when feeling unwell