<h4></h4> Now it has been more than 9 months since the COVID-19 was officially declared to the world on December 31 of 2019, From that date to September of 2020, coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) went through different stages let say it has evolved from an isolated disease in a region of China to a global pandemic that has brought countries to a standstill, pushed hospital systems to the brink, and dragged the global economy into a recession. And also since our first article here on 5-10 things <a href="http://5-10things.com/2020/02/27/10-facts-you-want-to-know-about-corona-virus/">10 Facts You Want to Know About Corona Virus</a> which was published on February 27 of 2020, a lot of our information about the disease has improved, and for that reason, we decided to answer the most frequently asked questions about COVID-19 today, and the sources of our answers are: <ul> <li>Government of Canada website (Canada.com)</li> <li>World Health Organization website (who.int)</li> </ul> These two sources were also our sources when we first published our first article on Feb 2020. So after 9 months let see what are the common questions about COVID-19. <!--nextpage--> <h4>1. What is COVID-19?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9003 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-1.jpg" alt="COVID-19" width="1000" height="650" data-pin-description="COVID-19" /> COVID-19 is the disease caused by SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus, a new virus that was first recognized in December 2019. Genetic sequencing of the virus suggests that it is a beta coronavirus closely linked to the SARS virus. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some can infect animals, and some can infect humans. The World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 a global pandemic in March 2020. <!--nextpage--> <h4>2. When was the coronavirus start date?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9005 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-2.jpg" alt="COVID-19" width="1000" height="650" data-pin-description="COVID-19" /> 31 Dec 2019 WHO’s Country Office in the People’s Republic of China picked up a media statement by the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission from their website on cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China. The Country Office notified the International Health Regulations (IHR) focal point in the WHO Western Pacific Regional Office about the Wuhan Municipal Health Commission media statement of the cases and provided a translation of it. WHO’s Epidemic Intelligence from Open Sources (EIOS) platform also picked up a media report on ProMED (a program of the International Society for Infectious Diseases) about the same cluster of cases of “pneumonia of unknown cause”, in Wuhan. Several health authorities from around the world contacted WHO seeking additional information. <!--nextpage--> <h4>3. Who can transmit the coronavirus?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9006 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-3.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Symptomatic cases of COVID-19 are causing the majority of transmission 1; however many people with COVID-19 have only mild symptoms, especially at the early stage of the disease, and can still transmit to other people. Asymptomatic and presymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 is occurring <!--nextpage--> <h4>4. Can COVID-19 spread through feces?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9007 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-4.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> The risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected person appears to be low. While initial investigations suggest the virus may be present in feces in some cases, spread through this route is not a considerable driver of this outbreak <!--nextpage--> <h4>5. Who is the most at risk of getting the coronavirus?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9008 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-5.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> People with medical conditions including: <ul> <li>Heart disease.</li> <li>Hypertension (high blood pressure)</li> <li>Lung disease. Diabetes.</li> <li>Cancer.</li> <li>People with weakened immune systems from a medical condition or treatment, such as chemotherapy.</li> <li>Older adults.</li> </ul> <!--nextpage--> <h4>6. Are masks effective against the coronavirus disease?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9009 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-6.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Masks alone will not prevent the spread of COVID-19. You must consistently and strictly adhere to good hygiene and public health measures, including frequent hand washing and physical (social) distancing. Find out more about facemasks that may help in this review about <strong><a href="https://r95-masks-reviews.com">Facial Masks by clicking here</a>.</strong> <!--nextpage--> <h4>7. Is headache a symptom of coronavirus disease?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9010 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-7.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Cough, headache, and general weakness are the most common symptoms reported. <!--nextpage--> <strong>8. Is sneezing a symptom of coronavirus?</strong> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9011 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-8.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. <em><strong>Most common symptoms:</strong></em> <ul> <li>Fever</li> <li>Dry cough</li> <li>Tiredness</li> </ul> <em><strong>Less common symptoms:</strong></em> <ul> <li>Aches and pains</li> <li>Sore throat</li> <li>Diarrhea</li> <li>Conjunctivitis</li> <li>Headache</li> <li>Loss of taste or smell</li> <li> Skin rash, or discoloration of fingers or toes</li> </ul> <em><strong>Serious symptoms:</strong></em> <ul> <li>Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath</li> <li>Chest pain or pressure</li> <li>Loss of speech or movement</li> </ul> Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility. People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home. On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days. <!--nextpage--> <h4>9. Is throwing up a symptom of corona?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9012 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID19-9.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization. <em><strong>Most common symptoms:</strong></em> <ul> <li>Fever</li> <li>Dry cough</li> <li>Tiredness</li> </ul> <em><strong>Less common symptoms:</strong></em> <ul> <li>Aches and pains</li> <li>Sore throat</li> <li>Diarrhea</li> <li>Conjunctivitis</li> <li>Headache</li> <li>Loss of taste or smell</li> <li> Skin rash, or discoloration of fingers or toes</li> </ul> <em><strong>Serious symptoms:</strong></em> <ul> <li>Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath</li> <li>Chest pain or pressure</li> <li>Loss of speech or movement</li> </ul> Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility. People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home. On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days. <!--nextpage--> <h4>10. Can the coronavirus disease spread through food?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9013 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-10.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> There is currently no evidence to suggest that food is a likely source or route of transmission of the virus and there are currently no reported cases of COVID-19 transmission through food. People are unlikely to be infected with the virus through food. <!--nextpage--> <h4>11. Is bleach an effective cleaning agent for the coronavirus?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9030 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-11.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> When approved hard surface disinfectants are not available, for household disinfection, a diluted bleach solution can be prepared in accordance with the instructions on the label, or in a ratio of 5 milliliters (mL) of bleach per 250 mL of water OR 20 mL of bleach per liter of water. This ratio is based on bleach containing 5% sodium hypochlorite, to give a 0.1% sodium hypochlorite solution. Follow instructions for proper handling of household (chlorine) bleach. <!--nextpage--> <h4>12. How long does the coronavirus that causes COVID-19 to survive or last on surfaces?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9031 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-12.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> It's not certain how long the virus survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Research suggests that the virus may live on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days depending on: <ul> <li>Temperature.</li> <li>Type of surface.</li> <li>The humidity of the environment.</li> </ul> Surfaces frequently touched with your own hands or other people's hands are most likely to become contaminated, including: <ul> <li>Tables.</li> <li>Phones.</li> <li>Handrails.</li> <li>Doorknobs.</li> <li>Credit cards.</li> <li>Countertops.</li> <li>Light switches.</li> <li>Faucet handles.</li> <li>Steering wheel.</li> <li>Cabinet handles.</li> <li>Elevator buttons.</li> <li>Packages that you receive in the mail may be contaminated, but because parcels generally take a few days to be delivered, the risk of spread is low.</li> </ul> <!--nextpage--> <h4>13. What is the recovery time for the coronavirus disease?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9032 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-13.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Using available preliminary data, the median time from onset to clinical recovery for mild cases is approximately 2 weeks and is 3-6 weeks for patients with the severe or critical disease. <!--nextpage--> <h4>14. Is the coronavirus disease more severe than the flu?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9033 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-14.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> COVID-19 causes more severe disease than seasonal influenza. While many people globally have built up immunity to seasonal flu strains, COVID-19 is a new virus to which no one has immunity. That means more people are susceptible to infection, and some will suffer severe disease. Globally, about 3.4% of reported COVID-19 cases have died. By comparison, seasonal flu generally kills far fewer than 1% of those infected <!--nextpage--> <strong>15. Can disinfectants kill the coronavirus?</strong> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9034 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-15A.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> The virus is susceptible to 0.1% sodium hypochlorite, 0.1% organochlorine, 10% iodophore, 70% ethanol and 2% glutaraldehyde. <!--nextpage--> <h4>16. Is there a vaccine, drug, or treatment for COVID-19?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9035 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-16.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> While some western, traditional, or home remedies may provide comfort and alleviate symptoms of mild COVID-19, there are no medicines that have been shown to prevent or cure the disease. WHO does not recommend self-medication with any medicines, including antibiotics, as a prevention or cure for COVID-19. However, there are several ongoing clinical trials of both western and traditional medicines. WHO is coordinating efforts to develop vaccines and medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19 and will continue to provide updated information as soon as research results become available. <!--nextpage--> <h4>17. Can soap and water kill coronavirus?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9036 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-17.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Cleaning products remove germs, dirt, and impurities from surfaces by using soap (or detergent) and water. Cleaning does not necessarily kill germs, but by removing them, it lowers their numbers and the risk of spreading infection. Disinfecting products kill germs on surfaces using chemicals. Use only approved hard-surface disinfectants that have a Drug Identification Number <!--nextpage--> <h4>18. Does heat kill the coronavirus?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9037 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-18.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Heat at 56°C kills the SARS coronavirus at around 10000 units per 15 min (quick reduction). But in general in other temperature levels only minimal reduction in virus concentration after 21 days at 4°C and -80°C. Reduction in virus concentration by one log only at stable room temperature for 2 days. This would indicate that the virus is more stable than the known human coronaviruses under these conditions. <!--nextpage--> <h4>19. How dangerous is the coronavirus disease?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9038 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-19.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Although for most people COVID-19 causes only mild illness, it can make some people very ill. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart problems, or diabetes) appear to be more vulnerable. <!--nextpage--> <h4>20. What is the treatment for the coronavirus disease?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9039 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-20.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Most people with mild coronavirus illness will recover on their own. If you are concerned about your symptoms, you should self-monitor and consult your health care provider. <!--nextpage--> <h4>21. Is there a vaccine for the coronavirus disease?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9040 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-21.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> When a disease is new, there is no vaccine until one is developed. It can take a number of years for a new vaccine to be developed. <!--nextpage--> <h4>22. Is the coronavirus disease new?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9041 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-22.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. Some cause illness in people and others cause illness in animals. Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated with mild illnesses, similar to the common cold. COVID-19 is a new disease that has not been previously identified in humans. <!--nextpage--> <h4>23. How can I prevent the spread of COVID-19?</h4> <a href="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-23.jpg"><img class="aligncenter wp-image-9042 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-23.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /></a> <ul> <li>Keep practicing physical distancing.</li> <li>Avoiding crowded places.</li> <li>Reducing non-essential travel and trips out of your home.</li> <li>Keeping 2 meters away from others when outside of your home.</li> <li>Commuting outside of the busiest hours if you use public transit.</li> <li>Avoiding greetings that include physical contact, such as handshakes.</li> </ul> <!--nextpage--> <h4>24. Can the coronavirus disease spread through sewage?</h4> <img class="aligncenter wp-image-9043 size-full" src="http://5-10things.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/COVID-19-24.jpg" alt="" width="1000" height="650" /> There is no evidence that the COVID-19 virus has been transmitted via sewerage systems with or without wastewater treatment