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Title: COVID-19: Don’t Panic! Know The Facts


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COVID-19 Dont Panic! Know The Facts
It is a panic-stricken situation. It is
alarming. Yes, we know! COVID-19, the pandemic
has hit us where it hurts the most. As of March
25, 2020, the Situation Report of WHO reveals
that globally there are 414,179 confirmed cases.
The death toll has risen to 18,440. Scientists
and doctors are racing to find a cure for this
deadly situation. The UN is working relentlessly
to ensure that no vulnerable groups are left
behind in this hour of emergency. As coronavirus
disease is infectious, it is spreading like
wildfire affecting a vast majority of the world
population. The government of many countries is
taking serious measures to slow down the spread
of coronavirus. According to the Business
Insider, nearly one-third of the global
population is under lockdown which includes
countries like India and the United Kingdom.
France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland are among the
few countries imposing the most restrictive mass
quarantine. 
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In such a situation, panicking is common. But it
wont help. Then, the obvious question Who can
help us? By now, it is apparent that almost
everyone knows the answer to the question. It is
You, Yourselves! The health care units and
government authorities are doing their best to
prevent the spreading of the virus. But, most
importantly, it is you who can protect yourself
from this deadly virus.
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What Can You Do?
  • Be informed about COVID-19. Follow only the
    trusted source  https//www.who.int
  • Know the symptoms
  • Practice hygiene
  • Maintain social distancing
  • Stay at home
  • Dont panic
  • Turn a deaf ear to the rumors

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What Are The Symptoms?
  • According to the WHO, the common symptoms are
  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Dry cough
  • Runny nose
  • Sore throat
  • Shortness of breath
  • Some may experience nasal congestion, body pain,
    nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

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What Should You Do If You Have Symptoms?
If you have a mild symptom, dont take a chance.
Isolate yourself first and then contact your
doctor or a COVID-19 information helpline to seek
medical assistance. If you experience the
emergency warnings like difficulty in breathing
or fever, immediately call your healthcare
provider for medical attention.  According to
a WHO report, children are less susceptible to
the coronavirus attack. Individuals aged over 60
years and those with other severe medical
conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease,
or lung disease are at the highest risk of attack
from COVID-19. Take care of your parents and
older household members during this difficult tim
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What Are The Preventive Measures? 
  • Your protection is in your hands. Take care of
    yourself and protect others. There is not much to
    do. Here is the list
  • Wash your hands frequently. Thoroughly clean your
    hands with alcohol-based handwash for at least 20
    seconds.
  • Follow respiratory hygiene. Cover your mouth and
    nose properly when you cough or sneeze. Use a
    tissue paper or sneeze into your elbow.
  • Wear a mask and throw away used masks in a closed
    wastebin.
  • Maintain social distancing. Avoid gathering. Stay
    home.
  • It is better to avoid eating and drinking in
    public places.

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Conclusion
It is a challenging situation worldwide. And we
cant lose hope. So, take the preventive measures
seriously and protect yourself and others from
the current health crisis. COVID-19 is deadly.
But, there are a lot of cases of the successful
recovery of patients. According to Worlometers,
currently, 117,608 people have recovered out of
488,345 coronavirus cases. We need to stay calm
and positive and continue to follow the proper
guidelines to protect ourselves and others. We
will surely fight the evil! We are seeing the
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