Covid-19 Outbreak

Coronaviruses is virus which may cause illness not only in humans but also in animals. In humans, coronaviruses cause respiratory infections and the disease called as COVID-19. The first human cases of COVID-19 were identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019. The source of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus (CoV) causing COVID-19 is unknown. All available evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 has a natural animal origin and is not a constructed virus. SARS-CoV-2 virus most probably has its ecological reservoir in bats.

Many countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.

The first positive case of Covid-19 in Indonesia was detected on Monday, March 2, 2020. President Joko Widodo announced that two residents of Depok, West Java were positive infected by covid-19. Then, the number of positive cases has increased day by day and now Covid-19 has spread throughout the province of Indonesia.

Noted on April 11, 2020, there were 3842 cases. The cases increased 330 from before. A total of 3229 people were treated for being tested positive for the virus, 327 people died and 286 people recovered from covid-19.

The following graph will be displayed covid-19 data in Indonesia. It appears that the graph of the cases is increasing fast. However, the graph of patients recovered with patient died is almost the same and enhancement in both of them not as many positive case.

Source : https://www.kompas.com/covid-19

Based on WHO research, 1 in every 5 people who catch it need hospital care. It is therefore quite normal for people to worry about COVID-19 outbreak.

But, do not be panic! The disease can be recovered.

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea.

People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1-14 days. It caused the government suggest to stay at home.

You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions:

1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for al least 20 seconds. You can also use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

2. Take extra measures to put distance between yourself and others. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

3. Stay home if you're sick except to get medical care. If you have severe symptoms please call medical center.

4. Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or the inside of your elbow.

5. Only wear a medical face mask if you're sick and around other people or if u need to take care someone who is sick.

Use cloth face mask if you are forced to leave your house.

6. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

7. Follow the directions of local health authority. Because the national and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

8. Always keep up to date on the latest covid-19 hotspots (cities or local areas where COVID-19 is spreading widely). So, you can be more careful in those areas, and try to avoid traveling to those places.

For addition:

9. Sunbathing

The body needs vitamin D for bone growth and preventing diseases, such as COVID-19 caused by the Corona virus. The best time for sunbathing is from 10 to 11 noon. Only range from 10 to 15 minutes to prevent damage or skin that is burned from excessive sunlight. Based on health expert Dr. Tan Shot Yen, although it is not true that sunbathing will boil or kill the corona virus or covid-19 but ultraviolet B from sun exposure containing provitamin D3 along with cholesterol under the skin will be made called vitamin D3. This is the source of human immunity.

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