Categories
AFNewsNG Logo
Health Special Report

Must read: Seven top facts about coronavirus

chuks oti

May 15, 2020

The coronavirus pandemic is ravaging the world and there has been on record of over 4,000,000 cases affecting 195 countries and territories around the world as at thursday, 14 may 2020.
The disease which causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty in breathing.

READ ALSO: 'Buhari Died In London Hospital After Promising Nigerians Quality Healthcare' - Activist Adetoun Attacks Late Ex President

Here are the seven top facts to note about the deadly coronavirus pandemic;

READ ALSO: WATCH VIDEO: Bishop Oyedepo backs #EndSARS protest, says enough is enough

1. Corona is a large virus. The diameter of the virus is 400-500 micro, so that any type of mask can prevent entry into our bodies and does not need to use expensive masks.

READ ALSO: REVEALED: How Common House Rats Can Kill - Shocking Truth Behind Silent Deaths in Nigerian Homes

2. Corona virus does not float in the air, but sticks to objects, so that transmission is not through the air.

READ ALSO: 2023: Peter Obi Is Not The Change Nigeria Needs- Sowore

3. When attached to a metal surface, the corona virus can live for 12 hours. Washing hands with soap and water is enough.

READ ALSO: Jim Iyke Sparks Outrage: "Doctors Are Trained Not to Heal - Sickness Is Their BusinessÔÇØ

4. When attached to a cloth, the corona virus can live for 9 hours, so washing clothes or drying it in the sun for 2 hours is enough to kill it.

READ ALSO: How Nonchalant Attitude at Federal Medical Centre Umuahia Is Turning Accident Victims Into Casualties - Shocking Findings Emerge

5. When attached to the hand, the corona virus can live for 10 minutes, so that it provides an alcohol-based _sterilizer_enough to be on guard.

READ ALSO: The Untold Story Of The Perceived Delay In The Completion Of Ikwuano/Umuahia/Ikot Ekpene Road Attracted By Hon. Sam Onuigbo

6. When in the air at temperatures 26-27 ┬░ C, the corona virus will die so it does not live in hot areas. In addition, drinking hot water and basking in the sun is enough as a precaution. Avoiding cold foods and drinks including ice cream is very important.

READ ALSO: EDO STATE: Philip Shaibu's Move To Stop His Impeachment Fails | READ WHY

7. Gargling to deep with warm water and salt will kill the corona virus around the pharynx (landslide-Jw.) And prevent it from entering the lungs.

READ ALSO: OSUN POLL: IGP Orders Deployment Of DIG, Helicopters, Others

#StaySafe #BeCoronavirusFree

Related Stories

""

— chuks oti

Join the Conversation

Signed in as Member