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COVID-19: Key Facts for Healthcare Workers

COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus which is believed to have originated in animal reservoirs like pangolins before spreading to humans. The virus causes symptoms like cough, fever and shortness of breath and can lead to pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome. It is transmitted between people through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing and may also spread through contact or fecal contamination. Testing for COVID-19 uses RT-PCR and prevention focuses on good hand hygiene, social distancing and use of masks or PPE, especially for healthcare workers.

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COVID-19: Key Facts for Healthcare Workers

COVID-19 is caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus which is believed to have originated in animal reservoirs like pangolins before spreading to humans. The virus causes symptoms like cough, fever and shortness of breath and can lead to pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome. It is transmitted between people through respiratory droplets from coughing or sneezing and may also spread through contact or fecal contamination. Testing for COVID-19 uses RT-PCR and prevention focuses on good hand hygiene, social distancing and use of masks or PPE, especially for healthcare workers.

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COVID - 19

By/[Link] omar ali


COVID 19
SARS COV 2
Coronavirus
Coronavirus
Animal reserviors
Animal reserviors
MERS / SARS
Civets
Pangolin
Pangolin
Pangolin trafficking
SARS / MERS / Ebola
 SARS (2002)
A. 8098 cases
B. 774 deaths (9.6%)
 MERS (2012)
A. 2494 cases
B. 858 deaths (34%)
 Ebola (2014)
A. 28639 cases
B. 11316 (40%
SARS COV 2
SARS COV 2
SARS COV 2
SARS COV 2
Symptoms
ARDS / Septic shock
Cough or sneeze
Fecal transmission
Incubation period
Reproductive node
Reproductive node
Rt – PCR
Management
Prevention
Prevention
Prevention
Prevention
Healthcare workers

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