The Betacoronavirus is going around, and it was stated to have originated in bats. It’s said that to date, the origin of SARS-CoV-2 which caused the COVID-19 pandemic has not yet been identified. SARS-CoV-2 is a positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus. It’s very contagious in humans and is the cause of COVID-19. The Betacoronavirus variant has been reported to have been the deadliest of every other COVID-19 strain that the WHO (World Health Organization) regarded as variants of concern.
Most individuals with Covid-19 symptoms have mild illness and can recover at home. These symptoms can be treated with over-the-counter medicines, such as acetaminophen or ibuprofen, to help treat the symptoms. It takes about a week or two to clear the virus from your system. If left untreated, it can do great physical damage to your body, such as acute respiratory distress syndrome (when the body’s organs do not get enough oxygen), shock caused by the infection or heart problems, and an overreaction of the immune system (called the inflammatory response).
The Betacoronavirus includes many of the most highly pathogenic coronaviruses known to humans, including SARS-CoV, MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV-2, which infect humans and animals. To avoid getting infected with this deadly disease, keep everything sterile and clean, always make sure to wash your hands, don’t share personal items, clean and disinfect commonly used surfaces, etc. There are many viruses out there but keeping clean and healthy will minimize the risk of getting infected. Trying our best to stay clean and healthy will go a long way for all of us.
(Picture of the Betacoronavirus through a microscope.)
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