The corona virus has spread to 176 countries. More than 750,000 people have been infected so far. More than 146,000 have recovered, and 36,000 people have died.
The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially declared the coronavirus a global pandemic.
Many passers-by pet street dogs and cats on the streets. Can the corona virus stay on fur and infect other people who help animals?
Regardless of the risk of the corona virus, you should always wash your hands after petting animals.
And while it is known that Kovid-19 passed from animals to humans, it is not yet known how it is transmitted and there have been no recorded cases of humans becoming infected through pets.
The World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE) says there is no evidence that pets are responsible for spreading the virus. However, further testing is being carried out to find out if and how the virus affects animals.
The OIE also emphasizes that people who are sick or taking treatment for the coronavirus should avoid contact with dogs and that someone else should take care of their animals.
If someone develops symptoms of coronavirus, what steps should a pregnant person take?
If someone in the household shows symptoms of coronavirus, it is recommended that vulnerable groups, such as pregnant women and those over 65, spend 14 days in isolation with friends or other relatives.
If that’s not possible, stay away from people with symptoms as much as possible. There’s no evidence yet that pregnant women (and their babies) are at higher risk of getting sick from the coronavirus, but officials are recommending extra caution for now.
Can the corona virus be transmitted sexually?
According to current knowledge about the transmission of the infection, the virus has not been observed to be transmitted sexually, but since sexual relations involve intimate contact, kissing and touching, these are ways of transmitting this virus, according to UNICEF .
If someone has symptoms or suspicions, it is necessary to isolate themselves and avoid close contact.
During the pandemic, sexual relations with strangers should especially be avoided.
I haven’t had any sense of taste or smell for seven days. Is that a symptom?
Ear, nose and throat specialists in the UK have also noticed that people are increasingly complaining about a loss of their sense of smell.
And more and more people are reporting their lost smell and taste on social networks. Some of them were found to have the corona virus.
There is currently no evidence that these symptoms are related, although it is known that even during the common cold, people often lose their sense of smell and taste.
How do people recover?
Our bodies are constantly exposed to microbes, bacteria, and viruses every day, and we can fight them off.
If we get something like the flu virus, we’ve usually been exposed to it before so the body remembers the virus and knows how to fight it.
The corona virus is new and no one has yet become immune to it. But that doesn’t mean you can’t recover from it.
So far, more than 110,000 people have fully recovered from this virus.
When someone gets infected, the body fights the virus on its own.
However, if you are older or have chronic illnesses, you could have more serious complications. Most people will recover without any special medical care.
What is social distancing?
This means avoiding contact with other people. It is believed that this can help prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
That’s why authorities advise working from home, using public transportation less, and postponing all non-essential travel.
It is recommended to postpone meetings with friends and going out to cafes and restaurants.
What sources of information can I trust?
There is a wealth of information about the coronavirus on the World Health Organization’s website, and that content is not just intended for scientists and doctors.
In fact, there are numerous myths busted and disproved fake news that appear on the Internet.
And there are many of them – especially on social networks, so it’s important to look at where the news is coming from and whether I can trust that source.
The WHO is reliable, as are official sources from the authorities.
