Confusing Definitions: Droplet transmission occurs when bacteria or viruses travel on larger respiratory particles. These particles are formed when someone sneezes or coughs. On the other hand, aerosol transmission has small diameter particles. When health officers say COVID-19 is airborne, it means this virus transmits in particles that have small diameters. That’s why these aerosol particles travel long distances after coughs or sneezes as compared to droplets. Aerosol particles stay longer in the air and travel further. In the end, COVID-19 transmission occurs at close range. It’s hard to distinguish between droplets and aerosols because there can be found a wide range of si...
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COVID-19 broke out at the end of December 2019. Since then, many countries have declared a state of emergency as the virus has spread across the globe. Based on data from China, the virus is most deadly for people who have immunodeficiencies, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic illness or are above the age of 70. All over the world, governments are taking measures to slow the spread of COVID-19, which includes shutting down non-essential businesses, stopping social and religious gatherings, and recommending self-isolation or quarantine. Symptoms It’s difficult to know if you have a regular flu or if you have COVID-19 because the symptoms are so similar, sometimes identical. ...
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Coronaviruses include a large number of viruses, which can cause respiratory infections among both humans and animals. These viruses are spread from animals to humans and can be lethal. At the end of the year 2019, news related to the outbreak of coronavirus in Wuhan, China spread, which led to a lockdown in the entire city. However, recently the World Health Organization (WHO) has passed its statement and declared COVID-19 a pandemic since this virus has spread rapidly all across the globe. Hundreds and thousands of cases have been reported, out of which 3% of the patients have died. After the statement by the WHO was released, most of the countries have been observing a lockdown to prevent...
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As the numbers of affected people with the coronavirus or Covid-19 rise every day around the world, people living with HIV deal not only with their existing health issues but increasing levels of fear. Since your existing diagnosis means that you have a compromised immune system, you are at higher risk of contracting this new virus than others. Understanding the coronavirus itself and how to protect yourself from transmission are important parts of your focus on staying healthy and avoiding as much risk as possible. Instead of listening to frightened friends and family members or the media frenzy surrounding hand sanitizer shortages, focus on the scientific facts and recommendations. How t...
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The new Coronavirus (COVID-19) is spreading fast across the world. The number of casualties has been reported, and these numbers are adding up every day. In between all of this chaos, what can we do to protect ourselves from getting infected? Basic hygiene and sanitation are the best way to go. Coronavirus is a large family of viruses that may cause a range of illnesses in humans and animals from the common cold to severe acute respiratory infection. The means of transmission are not yet fully understood, but some evidence indicates the following: Droplets from the patient during sneezing or coughing. Touching the things, services, and objects contaminated with the virus. Direct conta...
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