Extra Credit Blog Post ONE

There are seven different known strains of the coronavirus found throughout the world. The symptoms of the common coronavirus are similar to a common cold and include a runny nose, headache, sore throat, etc. Since this is typically transmitted via direct touch or droplet transmission, it can be prevented by washing your hands and avoiding touching your face- just like Professor Cramer says! There is no vaccine or treatment offered for the coronavirus, so people must rely on their immune systems to recover on their own. This is a scary thought because some people, especially the young, elderly, and immunocompromised, may not have the ability to fight off this virus, especially the new coronavirus.

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The new coronavirus, named Novel Coronavirus 2019, has caused an outbreak of illness and death in China. There also have been cases reported in the United States and other countries. Researchers believe that this novel strain is being spread from animals to humans because of the large seafood markets in China. However, because of the newness of the illness, there is not much information on exactly how it is being transmitted or where it originated. Scientists have begun to look at the virus and are researching ways to treat it. 

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The incubation period is believed to be 14 days and it affects some people mildly while other people severely. Since this is such a long incubation period, it makes sense that the virus is spreading quickly throughout the world. There is very little known about the long term effects of the coronavirus, so people are being screened at the doctor’s office to prevent any further spreading of the disease. I think that people are “freaking out” and making a big deal about the coronavirus because it is a new outbreak similar to the Ebola epidemic. There have been several deaths reported, and this immediately causes fear because, as stated, there is no vaccine or cure for the illness. It is always a scary thought to think you might be the one who gets infected with a sickness such as the coronavirus.

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