cause and the effects of COVID-19 pandemic
COVID-19 is the word that spews through the internet at the moment. The newly discovered virus is trending on all social media platforms. The virus not only rolls major global financial markets, but it has also prompted governments to administer curfews and issue travel bans. It spreads like wildfire, that some countries are in total lockdown. The disease has already caused several deaths, while thousands are testing positive across the world. People are coming with all kinds of conspiracy theories, which may cause mayhem, thus making it difficult to control the spread of the virus. In this article, I am going to shed some light on the cause and the effects of this pandemic.
COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease caused by severe respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Most people refer to it as a coronavirus, but it is a strain of coronaviruses. They are called coronaviruses because they exhibit traits of a spiked corona (crown) around its lipid membrane. Even though they are not enough scientific research to trace the exact origin of the virus, current sources suggest that the disease originated from an animal source. The predominant route of transmission is still human to human, which is the reason we are all urged to frequently wash our hands and keep social distance to slow down the spread.
Despites causing thousands of deaths, the virus has disrupted social relations and economic developments across the globe. There is a direct economic impact from lives lost in an outbreak. In order to curb the spread of the disease, most countries have opted to close schools and businesses. People are advised to stay at home. Therefore, it has a direct impact on the growth of the nation.
To conclude, it is evident that this disease has a direct effect on everyone. We are therefore urged to adhere to the WHO precautions
such as washing hands, keeping social distance, and staying at home if possible as our scientist searches for the vaccine.