COVID-19

Corona Virus Disease
COVID-19

The 2019–20 COVID-19 pandemic is an ongoing pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). The outbreak was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei, China, in December 2019, and was recognized as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) on 11 March 2020. As of 25 March, more than 428,000 cases of COVID-19 have been reported in more than 190 countries and territories, resulting in more than 18,900 deaths and more than 109,000 recoveries.

The virus is typically spread during close contact and via respiratory droplets produced when people cough or sneeze. Respiratory droplets may be produced during breathing but the virus is not considered airborne. It may also spread when one touches a contaminated surface and then their face. It is most contagious when people are symptomatic, although spread may be possible before symptoms appear. The time between exposure and symptom onset is typically around five days, but may range from two to fourteen days. Common symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Complications may include pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome. There is no known vaccine or specific antiviral treatment. Primary treatment is symptomatic and supportive therapy. Recommended preventive measures include hand washing, covering the mouth when coughing, maintaining distance from other people, and monitoring and self-isolation for people who suspect they are infected.

Symptoms of Covid-19

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face

How to protect yourself

Clean your hands often.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home if you are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Wear a mask if you are sick.

Analysis

Affected Countries	Number of cases reported	Number of cases recovered	Number of death cases
India	906	83	20
Spain	65,719	9,357	5,138
China	81,394	74,971	3,295
Italy	86,498	10,950	9,134
USA	104,256	2,525	1,704