COVID-19 or coronavirus disease 2019 is a highly contagious and fatal infectious disease. It first came to worldwide attention in December 2019. COVID-19 causes mild to severe respiratory infections in the affected person. It is a fatal viral disease. People who are at higher risk of getting this disease are immune-compromised patients, those with existing medical conditions, and older people. COVID-19 vaccine administration can help prevent the disease from getting worse and leading to death.
What are the Causes of Covid 19?
SARS-CoV-2, severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2, is the cause of COVID-19. Some of the characteristics of this pathogen are:
- It is a virus having a positive-sense single-stranded RNA.
- Coronavirus has many variants that facilitate the spread of the virus
- COVID-19 can spread directly from person to person through respiratory droplets
- When a person comes in contact with the virus-containing aerosol and inhales it, the SARS-CoV-2 makes an entry into the body.
The risk of contracting COVID-19 increases when:
- A person comes in close contact with someone who has COVID-19, especially one with symptoms.
- If a person is exposed to the cough or sneezing of an infected person
- A healthy person comes in contact with an infected person in a closed indoor space with poor airflow
Conclusion
Ignorance about COVID-19 and its transmission are the main causes of Coronavirus spread in a community. So, making the public aware of the disease is very important for controlling the infection, along with the vaccination drive. The public should stay updated about COVID-19 information to take preventive steps. Health insurance provides financial support for COVID-19 testing, treatment, and vaccination, ensuring better preparedness and care.