World Mosquito Day 2020

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20 August is World Mosquito Day, a global commemoration of Sir Ronald Ross’ discovery in 1897 that female Anopheles mosquitoes transmit malaria between humans.

World Mosquito Day presents us with an opportunity to raise awareness of the dangers of malaria-carrying mosquitoes, and to shine the spotlight on the ongoing efforts in the fight against the world’s deadliest creature.

Against the backdrop of the COVID-19 pandemic, it is more important than ever for us to see the bigger picture and keep up the fight against existing killer diseases like malaria. By fighting COVID-19 and malaria together, we can save more lives and make a safer world for all.

Global efforts against the mosquito have saved more than 7 million lives and prevented over 1 billion malaria cases since 2000, but this year COVID-19 is threatening that progress. Now more than ever we need collaborative action and continued focus in the fight against malaria.

Join us to create a buzz this World Mosquito Day!

THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONA VIRUS (COVID 19)

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According to World Health Organization (WHO), the Corona Virus is an infectious disease caused by SARS-Cov-2, a new type of corona virus earlier detected in Wuhan, China in the late 2019. The Corona Virus, also known as COVID 19. The term COVID 19 is an acronym which implies; CO= Corona, VI= Virus, D= Disease, 19= 2019 which is the year the virus was identified. According to data report, it shows that the disease is mild in 80% of patients, severe in 13% of patients, and critical in 6% of patients.

The most common symptoms of the disease includes: fever, fatigue, dry cough. While some patients may suffer: aches and pains, runny nose, sore throat, shortness of breath, diarrhea. In severe cases, COVID 19 can cause severe pneumonia or multiple organ failure that can lead to death.

But the great news of hope is; 80% of patients of the disease recover from the virus without needing special medical treatment.

 

LAGOS DISCHARGES FOUR CORONAVIRUS PATIENTS

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The Lagos state government on Friday announced the discharge of four coronavirus patients after making full recovery from the novel virus.“More great news from our Infectious Disease Hospital as 4 patients; 3 females and 1 male have recovered fully, tested negative twice and have been discharged,” Lagos State governor Babajide Sanwo-Olu tweeted.This comes hours after 11 patients were also discharged. So far the state has discharged 23 of its 98 confirmed cases.

Nigeria have recorded 190 cases the dreaded virus and 24 have been discharged nationwide.

THE ORIGIN & BRIEF HISTORY OF CORONA VIRUS (COVID 19)

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The Corona Virus, which is also known as COVID 19 originated from Wuhan in China. China alerted World Health Organization (WHO) of cases of the virus on the 31st of December 2019. On the 11th of March 2020, WHO declared the corona virus to be a global pandemic, with thousands of cases in almost all countries, the virus have ravaged and cut short of thousands of human lives in over 175 countries in the world.

The corona virus family causes illness ranging from; cold, to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), according to WHO. They circulate in animals and can be transmitted between animals and humans. Several corona viruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans.

THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONA VIRUS

The common symptoms of the virus includes: fever, coughing, and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, it can cause; pneumonia, multiple organ failure, and death.

The incubation period of COVID 19 is between 1 to 14 days. It can be contagious before symptoms appear which is why many people get infected. In some cases, infected patients don’t display symptoms despite already contracting the virus.