What is Coronavirus
Coronavirus is a virus that is found in animals. Coronavirus disease is known for causing illnesses such as cold and other severe diseases like severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and middle east respiratory syndrome (MERS).
Covid-19 Test
Family medicine Austin provides rapid covid test in Austin, Texas, and offers the drive-through rapid covid testing facility for the citizens without any hassle of appointment. Drivers’ licenses and health insurance cards are required at the time of rapid covid testing and the cost of the rapid covid test is $50 at Family Medicine Austin and operates from Monday to Friday and timings are from 8 am to 5 pm.
Symptoms of Covid
Major symptoms of coronavirus disease include high fever, chills, cough, fatigue, difficulty in breathing or shortness of breath, muscles and body aches, loss of smell and taste, headache, sore throat, nausea, vomiting, congestion, and diarrhea.
Origin of Covid
Covid was identified in the province of Wuhan, China in December 2019. Covid has infected more than 30 million people in China and killed above 957,000 people.
Coronavirus vs Flu
Coronavirus and flu are respiratory illnesses but covid is caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and flu is caused by the help of influenza viruses. Covid spreads more easily and causes high illness in most people.
Emergency warning symptoms for Coronavirus
- Trouble in breathing
- Pressure or persistent pain in the chest
- Skin, nail beds, or lips color gets pale, blue, or grey
How to protect yourself from Covid
According to World Health Organization, basic hygiene is the most effective way to protect yourself from covid such as washing your hands regularly, social distancing, usage of face mask, or covering your mouth at the time of coughing and sneezing. Coronavirus can spread when people cough, sneeze or even talk.
