The SARS-CoV-2 virus which causes infectious disease known as coronavirus disease (COVID-19) the majority of virus-infected individuals will experience a mild to severe respiratory disease and will recover without the need for special care. However, some people will get serious illnesses and need to see a doctor. Serious sickness is more likely to strike older persons and those with underlying medical illnesses including cancer, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or chronic respiratory diseases. COVID-19 can cause anyone to become very ill or pass away at any age [2].
COVID-19 Data Updates
- Globally, As of July 26, 2023, there were 768,560,727 confirmed cases of COVID-19 worldwide, with 6,952,522 fatalities. A total of 13,490,832,730 doses of vaccines have been given as of July 22, 2023 [1].
- In India, As of July 26, 2023, there were 44,995,332 confirmed cases of COVID-19, resulting in 531,915 fatalities. A total of 2,206,737,729 doses of vaccine have been given as of June 26, 2023 [1].
Acute vs Sequalae vs Long COVID-19
Adapted from Long COVID a New Derivative in the Chaos of SARS-CoV-2 Infection
Facts and Figures:
- Anybody can get sick from a disease, regardless of race or ethnicity.
Despite the fact that they are not at risk of spreading the virus, people can reject or shun others out of fear and anxiety about COVID-19.
- The COVID-19 virus is believed to have a low chance of causing serious illness in the majority of persons right away. Even though they are not at risk of spreading COVID-19, anxiety and dread might make people avoid or reject others.
More severe COVID-19 problems may occur in older persons and people with serious underlying medical disorders of any age.
- A person who has finished their quarantine or been removed from isolation doesn’t pose a threat to spread their illness to others.
When there are few or no immediate answers or remedies, taking care of oneself or loved ones can be challenging.
- You can assist in maintaining the health of others and yourself by taking a few easy step.
Wash your hands frequently for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, especially after using the restroom, blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing, and before consuming food or preparing it.
- Knowing the symptoms of COVID-19 will help you stop it.
If you reside in or have recently visited an area where COVID-19 is still being spread, or if you have been in close touch with someone who has been diagnosed with the disease.
Long term Covid-19
- A wide range of ongoing health problems that endure for weeks, months, or years are considered long COVID.
- Long COVID can affect anyone who has been exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19, although it is more common in those who have experienced severe COVID-19 sickness.
- As compared to those who have received the COVID-19 vaccine, those who are unvaccinated and contract the disease may be at an increased risk of developing Long COVID-19.
- SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, can infect a person more than once. A person has a chance of getting Long COVID-19 after each SARS-CoV-2 infection or reinfection.
- In some cases, a person with Long COVID-19 may not have tested positive for the virus or been aware that they were infected, even though the majority of patients with Long COVID-19 have signs of infection or COVID-19 illness.(3)
Facts and figures
COVID-19 slows progress towards universal energy access
The COVID-19 pandemic has significantly slowed the development of universal energy access. Around the world, 2.4 billion people continue to cook using harmful to their health and the environment fuels, and 733 million people still lack access to electricity. Tracking SDG 7: The energy progress report reveals that the pandemic’s effects, such as lockdowns, disruptions to global supply chains, and the reallocation of financial resources to maintain affordable food and fuel prices, have slowed down the pace of progress toward SDG 7, which calls for universal access to affordable, dependable, sustainable, and modern energy by 2030.(1)
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