Coronavirus By, Brianna Burns (March 2020)
Coronavirus, what seems to be a new and dangerous problem around the globe has been getting much recognition from the press and is discussed on practically every news station and local papers daily. But you may be asking yourselves, what is the Coronavirus, why can it be so deadly, and lastly, what could you do to protect yourselves. According to the World Health Organization, the Coronavirus is an illness that can range from basic common cold/flu symptoms all the way to severe respiratory problems that can ultimately kill you. The disease was first discovered in the Wuhan, Hubei province of China, but has since spread internationally and into the U.S. The Coronavirus can be found and spread from different species of animals such as rats, bats, cats, cattle, etc. Rarely have animal Caronaviruses infect humans and is spread person to person in close contact. Some common symptoms of Caronavirus are shortness of breath, coughing, and a fever. In the United States, there are currently 14 ...