Chemistry of Coronavirus
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- Haven't you heard the news? we have to stay inside because of the deadly coronavirus.
- I'm going out with my friends.
- That's what everyone thought about the 1918 influenza that ultimately resulted in over 50 million deaths globally.
- Mom it's a myth, it's just like the silly flu.
- Plus, human skin is an ideal surface for a virus to stick onto. It's “organic” and the proteins and fatty acids in the dead cells on the surface interact with the virus (www.theguardian.com).
- I'm a chemist and I'm here to say your mom is right. Much like the coronavirus, the 1918 influenza targeted the weak patients and juveniles (www.mphonline.org) with no treatments or vaccines available (www.healthline.com).
- Who are you and what are you doing here?
- However, unlike COVID-19, the 1918 influenza was pre-antibiotic era, meaning that there was little to offer in order to treat bacterial infections. (www.theatlantic.com)
- That's horrible! What are the symptoms in order to avoid the coronavirus?
- The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and coughing. Some patients can also have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. Some people end up infected yet, they don’t experience any signs.(www.who.int)
- So anyone can have this virus? How can we be so sure that we aren't infected then?
- What are a few recommendations you can give in order to avoid COVID-19?
- When you are having these symptoms, it's safe to go to seek medical attention or, you can avoid it in the comfort of your own home.
- You need to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose, and practice respiratory hygiene (www,who,int).
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