About Corona Virus
Corona Virus now named Covid-19 is a highly infectious viral disease which originated from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
in late 2019.
Virus in general needs receptors to start infection - for Corona Virus or Covid-19 the receptors are the respiratory organs of the body.
It is important to remember that Corona virus cannot survive at PH 3 to PH 6 which is the acidic PH. Corona Virus cannot survive in an acidic environment that is why it cannot survive in the stomach.
Once the virus enters the mouth, it passes through the oesophagus to the lungs where it does so much damage which can lead to death in some cases.
So far, Corona Virus has killed up to 8000 people world wide.
1. It spreads when you are within 6 feet to the person with the disease.
2. It spreads when droplets from an infected persons cough or sneeze touches you.
It often starts with little or no symptom at all. You may not even suspect you are infected until it is a bit too late.
You may start noticing symptoms within 2 to 14 days after exposure to Corona Virus.
Note that the severity of the symptoms depends on the age of the patient, how strong patient's immune system is, if the patient is diabetic, hypertensive and is male.
So foods and / or supplements that boost your immune system can hugely determine your ability to survive this disease.
Some of the common symptoms are mostly respiratory symptoms which include
1. Shortness of breath
2. Coughing
3. Sneezing
4. Fever
5. Pneumonia
6. Kidney failure
7. Fluid filled lungs
8. Death
1. Stay Calm and do not panic
2. Drink water or fluids regularly. One of the reasons this is advised is that if the Corona Virus is still in the mouth, drinking lots of water can push it down to the stomach which is an acidic environment considered toxic for the survival of the virus.
Alkaline water also helps to deactivate the virus. You can pour warm water over lemon juice and drink from time to time.
Apple cider vinegar is also known to help to prevent the disease.
3. Wash your hands many times in a day. As often as possible, it is advised to wash your hands with soap and water.
You can also use hand sanitizer which contains as from 60 percent alcohol.
4. Avoid close contact with sick people. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals, pharmacy, chemist shops or any gathering of people.
Avoid markets, supermarket's, clubs etc
5. Avoid touching parts of your face with your hands especially when your hands are unwashed.
If you feel you cannot remember to avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and maybe ears with unwashed hands, wear masks as a reminder.
But note that masks are more recommended for patients who have the virus or have been exposed to patients with the virus.
The purpose of masks on them is to protect people around them from getting infected especially when they cough or sneeze.
6. If you suspect you are sick, keep to yourself at home while you drink lots of hot water. If you suspect you are better of in the hands of a qualified doctor, you can contact your doctor.
7. Always disinfect objects or areas you often use.
8. Remember to cover your mouth and nose with a clean tissue paper when you sneeze or cough to protect yourself and people around you.
Popular People With the Virus
1. Idris Elba
2. Carl Goldman
1. Postponement of football activities until April 15
2. Shutting down of schools in Benue State
3. Oil price crash
4. Scarcity of dollars
5. Plans to stop church and mosque prayers in Lagos state.
6. Entry restrictions into Nigeria for travellers from the following countries;
US, UK, China, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway, Germany, Japan, Iran, Switzerland, Netherlands and Spain.
7. Suspension of issuance of visa on arrival to travellers to Nigeria from these restricted countries starting from March 20 till further notice.
Promising Treatment For Corona Virus
1. Chloroquine - the malaria medicine used in Nigeria
2. Development of Covid - 19 Vaccine by a San Diego Biotech Company in collaboration with Duke University and National University of Singapore
3. Plasma from newly recovered patients from Covid-19 can treat others infected by Covid-19
4. India has successfully treated Corona Virus using the following drugs;
Lopinavir, Retonovir, Oseltamivir, Chlorphenamine
1. Take garlic regularly to prevent Corona Virus.
*But garlic is a major ingredient in Chinese foods.
2. Chew Bitter Cola regularly
3. Drink cow urine - this one came from India where it has been reported that people drink cow urine to prevent Corona Virus.
*What about more infection?
4. The heat in Africa makes it a toxic environment for the survival of Corona Virus.
*This one sounds true or not true. Who knows?
5. Nigeria managed Ebola crisis superbly well so can also beat Corona Virus.
*True
Corona Virus now named Covid-19 is a highly infectious viral disease which originated from Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China
in late 2019.
The word Corona is a latin word for crown because the proteins surrounding it is formed like a crown.
Virus in general needs receptors to start infection - for Corona Virus or Covid-19 the receptors are the respiratory organs of the body.
It is important to remember that Corona virus cannot survive at PH 3 to PH 6 which is the acidic PH. Corona Virus cannot survive in an acidic environment that is why it cannot survive in the stomach.
Once the virus enters the mouth, it passes through the oesophagus to the lungs where it does so much damage which can lead to death in some cases.
So far, Corona Virus has killed up to 8000 people world wide.
How Does Corona Virus Spread?
1. It spreads when you are within 6 feet to the person with the disease.
2. It spreads when droplets from an infected persons cough or sneeze touches you.
Symptoms of Corona Virus Infection
It often starts with little or no symptom at all. You may not even suspect you are infected until it is a bit too late.
You may start noticing symptoms within 2 to 14 days after exposure to Corona Virus.
Note that the severity of the symptoms depends on the age of the patient, how strong patient's immune system is, if the patient is diabetic, hypertensive and is male.
So foods and / or supplements that boost your immune system can hugely determine your ability to survive this disease.
Some of the common symptoms are mostly respiratory symptoms which include
1. Shortness of breath
2. Coughing
3. Sneezing
4. Fever
5. Pneumonia
6. Kidney failure
7. Fluid filled lungs
8. Death
Prevention
1. Stay Calm and do not panic
2. Drink water or fluids regularly. One of the reasons this is advised is that if the Corona Virus is still in the mouth, drinking lots of water can push it down to the stomach which is an acidic environment considered toxic for the survival of the virus.
Alkaline water also helps to deactivate the virus. You can pour warm water over lemon juice and drink from time to time.
Apple cider vinegar is also known to help to prevent the disease.
3. Wash your hands many times in a day. As often as possible, it is advised to wash your hands with soap and water.
You can also use hand sanitizer which contains as from 60 percent alcohol.
4. Avoid close contact with sick people. Avoid unnecessary visits to hospitals, pharmacy, chemist shops or any gathering of people.
Avoid markets, supermarket's, clubs etc
5. Avoid touching parts of your face with your hands especially when your hands are unwashed.
If you feel you cannot remember to avoid touching your eyes, nose, mouth and maybe ears with unwashed hands, wear masks as a reminder.
But note that masks are more recommended for patients who have the virus or have been exposed to patients with the virus.
The purpose of masks on them is to protect people around them from getting infected especially when they cough or sneeze.
6. If you suspect you are sick, keep to yourself at home while you drink lots of hot water. If you suspect you are better of in the hands of a qualified doctor, you can contact your doctor.
7. Always disinfect objects or areas you often use.
8. Remember to cover your mouth and nose with a clean tissue paper when you sneeze or cough to protect yourself and people around you.
Popular People With the Virus
1. Idris Elba
2. Carl Goldman
Developing Stories In Nigeria as a Result of Corona Virus
1. Postponement of football activities until April 15
2. Shutting down of schools in Benue State
3. Oil price crash
4. Scarcity of dollars
5. Plans to stop church and mosque prayers in Lagos state.
6. Entry restrictions into Nigeria for travellers from the following countries;
US, UK, China, South Korea, Italy, France, Norway, Germany, Japan, Iran, Switzerland, Netherlands and Spain.
7. Suspension of issuance of visa on arrival to travellers to Nigeria from these restricted countries starting from March 20 till further notice.
Promising Treatment For Corona Virus
1. Chloroquine - the malaria medicine used in Nigeria
2. Development of Covid - 19 Vaccine by a San Diego Biotech Company in collaboration with Duke University and National University of Singapore
3. Plasma from newly recovered patients from Covid-19 can treat others infected by Covid-19
4. India has successfully treated Corona Virus using the following drugs;
Lopinavir, Retonovir, Oseltamivir, Chlorphenamine
Myths on Treatment and Preventive Measures
1. Take garlic regularly to prevent Corona Virus.
*But garlic is a major ingredient in Chinese foods.
2. Chew Bitter Cola regularly
3. Drink cow urine - this one came from India where it has been reported that people drink cow urine to prevent Corona Virus.
*What about more infection?
4. The heat in Africa makes it a toxic environment for the survival of Corona Virus.
*This one sounds true or not true. Who knows?
5. Nigeria managed Ebola crisis superbly well so can also beat Corona Virus.
*True
Very insightful. Easy to read and understand in the layman terms. Kudos to this blog....
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