<h5>What is coronavirus?</h5><p>Coronaviruses are a type of virus. These viruses usually cause mild colds but can also cause serious diseases. In December 2019, a new form of coronavirus was discovered in Wuhan, a city in China. This coronavirus is responsible for causing a disease known as COVID-19. It is believed that COVID-19 was transferred from bats to humans. However, there is no proof of this.</p><h5>What are the symptoms of COVID-19?</h5><p>The general symptoms of COVID-19 include (i) fever; (ii) cough; (iii) shortness of breath; (iv) head or body ache; (v) loss of taste or smell, etc. Different people may get different symptoms when they have COVID-19.</p><h5>How does COVID-19 spread and how to protect yourself from it?</h5><figure><p><img src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-basics-of-covid19%2FHealthcare_workers_wearing_PPE_03.jpeg?alt=media&amp;token=22361d67-a8a0-44ef-878d-c0610695f76e" alt="How does COVID-19 spread and how to protect yourself from it?"></p><figcaption>Doctors wearing special suits called PPE kits to protect themselves from COVID-19. Photo by Javed Anees / CC0 1.0</figcaption></figure><p>COVID-19 spreads through invisible droplets which a person who has COVID-19 spreads in the air when they breathe, talk, laugh, sing, etc. This is why doctors who treat COVID-19 patients wear special suits to protect themselves.</p><h5>How do I know if I have COVID-19 and can it be treated?</h5><p>The only way to know if you have COVID-19 is to get tested. If you know anyone who has the above symptoms, ask them to isolate in a room and get tested. COVID-19 can be treated by taking medicines and eating healthy and nutritious food. In some serious cases, hospitalisation may be required.</p>

In March 2020, a disease called COVID-19 spread throughout the world and changed our lives forever. Let’s find out more about it!

The Basics of COVID-19

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