What does corona mean? A circle of light that can sometimes be seen around the moon at night, or around the sun during an eclipseor a time when the moon is positioned exactly between the sunand the earth.
As per the literal definition of it, the moon blocking the sun and halting the light from falling onto our planet. As per the experience of the corona virus. The experience has been relatable to that of an eclipse. The normal light of the sun is missing and that it’s an one time occurrence in many years.
Now-a-days when we hear the word corona, our reactions are frightening. We develop a sense of fear in our hearts and mind due to this deadly disease. Is it really that deadly? Well, by the fatality rate of this virus is relatabaly low to other deadly diseases which yet don’t have a vaccine for it. Viruses don’t actually die for the simple reason that they don’t live.
They barely survive without catching a host organism and eating it up, without a host organism before a couple of hours tick they are dead organisms. So why are we panicking for this virus in this way?
Well, the virus is newly discovered and doesn’t have a cure for it, it jumps from one person to another within seconds of time until proper precautions are taken effectively. Viruses make up their homes in the human respiratory system and attack the body in a way there is none out of. As per the experience of the patients, the symptoms noticed are excessive coughing, fever, hardness to breath and severe headache.
This virus originated from the Province of Wuhan in China, as per the reports, the original cause of the virus is still unknown but is presumed to be the wild life cuisine of China. There have been viruses also coming back from times such as Hanta Virus, which is also caused by the consumption of wild animals. But surprisingly, it is not transferable from one body to another which doesn’t make it dangerous. For now, as per the news, China has been taking steps to ban the wildlife cuisine which happens to be the production of deadly diseases
China, though has recovered from the pandemic of corona virus pretty effectively, being the host country of the virus it has reduced the number of cases and is developing a potential vaccine to tackle the deadly virus. Whereas first world countries like Italy and USA have been relatively bad at the approach of tackling the virus. The highest number of cases have been in Italy. USA, being in politics didn’t realise the danger of this deadly organism and has been facing a lot of trouble due to this. Countries like Iran, Germany, France couldn’t as well take the precautionary measures to contain the virus.
Surprisingly for a matter of fact, the whole continent of Africa just has under 7,000 cases of corona. There are 17 countries with more number of cases than the whole of Africa
How times have changed, where in the recent years there was a epidemic of Ebola just being in Africa. Now the whole world is suffering except for Africa.
Country with the second largest population, India just have around 2000+ cases which is relatively great containment for the epidemic. This in turn has been one of the best performances by the country to contain the virus. With over 130 crores of population and facilities nothing like compared to first world countries it’s a great feat for the country. India started its lockdown when it had noticed the sense of fear with under 1000 cases. There was a mandatory section 144 imposed on everyone and not more than a crowd of 4 people could be together. The police were taking strict action against the ones breaking the lockdown and punishing them in a civil manner. Every corona virus patient ever recorded has been taken care of in the isolation and the people they have contacted with are also being quarantined. https://shrts.in/iyw7
WHO has termed India’s lockdown far sighted, early and really courageous. Countries around India like Pakistan, Bangladesh have also done better in containing the virus. This in total has been the summary of 2020 Pandemic.
Here are some precautions we can take to stop ourselves from getting infected or infecting others
- Washing our hands everytime we leave the house
- Not touching our faces frequently after touching unknown things
- Having a proper Hygiene
- If we develop symptoms, visiting the nearest hospital in the city treating coronavirus patients
Though the pandemic and the lockdown must be tough for everyone, there have been things which have gone the brighter side,
The pollution in the worsely affected places have been in the all time lows.
The wildlife and the nature have taken a breath from the ruthless exploitation and the damage by humans.
We as humans, are being human and keeping ourselves hygienic and clean
There have been many safety measures and everyone is health conscious
People with hectic schedules are now resting at homes spending quality time with their families.
All in all, things may get proper as there were before but as of now, this has been the most unexpected and surprising experience for everyone. Many people have lost their lives due to this, many are suffering currently but we as humans are supposed to take the necessary precautions and stay safe.
Stay safe, stay home!
Abdul Rahman
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