Pagaduan, Zyann Mae B.
8-GMELINA
The Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic is a global outbreak of corona virus-
an infectious disease caused by the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-
CoV-2). It can be very contagious and spreads quickly. COVID-19 most often causes respiratory
symptoms that can feel much like cold, flu, or pneumonia. It may attack more than your lungs
and respiratory system, other parts of your body may also affect by the disease. Most people with
COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people become severely ill.
COVID-19 first appeared on a small scale in November 2019 with the first large cluster
appearing in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. The virus quickly spread worldwide, leading to
widespread lockdown, travel restrictions, and economic disruptions. As of today, there have been
over 200 million confirmed cases of COVID-19 and more than 4 million deaths globally. The
virus is primarily spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person cough, sneezes, or
talks. The coronavirus disease can also survive on surfaces for varying periods of time. The
symptoms of coronavirus disease include fever, cough, shortness of breath, fatigue, muscle or
body aches, headache, loss of taste or smell, sore throat, congestion or runny nose, and nausea or
vomiting. Some people may experience mild symptoms or no symptoms at all, while others may
become severely ill and require hospitalization.
I experienced in the early stages of the pandemic, there was a lot of confusion and
misinformation surrounding COVID-19. Many people dismissed the severity of the virus, while
others panicked and hoarded supplies. Governments around the world struggled to respond
effectively, with some implementing strict lockdown measures while others took more laissez-
fair approach. Despite the challenges, there have been some positive developments as well. The
rapid development of vaccines and increased use of technology to facilitate remote work and
learning have shown us that we are capable of adapting and overcoming even the most daunting
challenges.
As we continue to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic, it is important that we learn from our
experiences and work together to build a more resilient world. This means investing in public
health infrastructure, addressing social and economic inequalities, and promoting global
cooperation to tackle shared threats. We also learned the importance of hand hygiene and
respiratory etiquette, the significance of social distancing, the value of wearing masks, and the
value of vaccination.
