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A great deal of research is being conducted on this virus. The first vaccine candidates will enter phase 1 trials by early spring 2020. Therapy is currently limited to supportive care. Medication in current use include the antiviral drugs lopinavir–ritonavir, interferon-1β, the RNA polymerase inhibitor remdesivir, and chloroquine.<ref name="Fauci" />
 
A great deal of research is being conducted on this virus. The first vaccine candidates will enter phase 1 trials by early spring 2020. Therapy is currently limited to supportive care. Medication in current use include the antiviral drugs lopinavir–ritonavir, interferon-1β, the RNA polymerase inhibitor remdesivir, and chloroquine.<ref name="Fauci" />
  
Because of the virus' ability to replicate exponentially it is difficult to calculate the total number of people infected, as well as a definitive mortality rate.  Quantifying total infections is hampered by the number of test kits available, as well as trained personnel to interpret the results of a novel, previously unknown, virus.  The exponential rate of infections can overwhelm healthcare facilities and healthcare givers.  With only experimental treatments available for a previously unknown virus, experts recommend persons with symptoms remain home so as to not infect others, or even if your symptoms are unrelated to Covid-19 you could become infected at hospitals where carriers likely are present.
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Because of the [[virus]' ability to replicate exponentially it is difficult to calculate the total number of people infected, as well as a definitive mortality rate.  Quantifying total infections is hampered by the number of test kits available, as well as trained personnel to interpret the results of a novel, previously unknown, virus.  The exponential rate of infections can overwhelm healthcare facilities and healthcare givers.  With only experimental treatments available for a previously unknown virus, experts recommend persons with symptoms remain home so as to not infect others, or even if your symptoms are unrelated to Covid-19 you could become infected at hospitals where carriers likely are present.
  
 
Many carriers of the virus show no symptoms at all, and may never show symptoms. Social distancing, remaining at least 6 feet away from other people, is recommended to avoid infection and for an untested, [[asymptomatic]] (showing no symptoms) carrier to avoid spreading the virus.  Each survivor of the virus must build immunity through antibodies.  Therefore the size of a persons initial exposure to the virus is crucial.
 
Many carriers of the virus show no symptoms at all, and may never show symptoms. Social distancing, remaining at least 6 feet away from other people, is recommended to avoid infection and for an untested, [[asymptomatic]] (showing no symptoms) carrier to avoid spreading the virus.  Each survivor of the virus must build immunity through antibodies.  Therefore the size of a persons initial exposure to the virus is crucial.

Revision as of 19:16, March 31, 2020

See coronavirus for the more substantive explanation

Coronavirus disease 2019, or Covid-19, is the name of the disease caused by a novel strain of the coronavirus (2019-nCoV) identified as originating in Wuhan, China in late November and early December 2019.[1] The reaction to the strain became pandemic, reaching every continent on the planet by March 2020. Genetic mapping suggests that the Wuhan virus is related to severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) of 2002 and 2003 as well as to the Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) of 2012 to the present. Covid-19 is considered highly infectious with an estimated basic reproduction number (R0) of 2.2. The mortality rate is described as considerably less than 1 percent. By comparison, the mortality rate for seasonal influenza is 0.1 percent, SARS was 9 to 10 percent, and MERS was 36 percent.[2]

A great deal of research is being conducted on this virus. The first vaccine candidates will enter phase 1 trials by early spring 2020. Therapy is currently limited to supportive care. Medication in current use include the antiviral drugs lopinavir–ritonavir, interferon-1β, the RNA polymerase inhibitor remdesivir, and chloroquine.[2]

Because of the [[virus]' ability to replicate exponentially it is difficult to calculate the total number of people infected, as well as a definitive mortality rate. Quantifying total infections is hampered by the number of test kits available, as well as trained personnel to interpret the results of a novel, previously unknown, virus. The exponential rate of infections can overwhelm healthcare facilities and healthcare givers. With only experimental treatments available for a previously unknown virus, experts recommend persons with symptoms remain home so as to not infect others, or even if your symptoms are unrelated to Covid-19 you could become infected at hospitals where carriers likely are present.

Many carriers of the virus show no symptoms at all, and may never show symptoms. Social distancing, remaining at least 6 feet away from other people, is recommended to avoid infection and for an untested, asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) carrier to avoid spreading the virus. Each survivor of the virus must build immunity through antibodies. Therefore the size of a persons initial exposure to the virus is crucial.

Ultimately, experts have stated, some 80% of the planet will be exposed to the infection between 2019 and 2021. Herd immunity eventually will develop in the human species to survive against the infection. Until a widespread vaccine becomes available in later 2020 or in 2021, practicing such basic habits as handwashing, social distancing, wearing masks to avoid spreading or catching the infection, avoid touch the mucus membranes of your mouth, nose, and eyes, and other sanitary habits are highly recommended for persons who chose to survive this global pandemic.

The virus has the ability to survive on surfaces, such as door knobs, money, tables, floors, etc. Maintaining cleanliness and avoiding contact with surfaces commonly used by the general public is also recommended.

Vladimir Zelenko's COVID-19 treatment

See also: Vladimir Zelenko and Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment As of March 27, 2020, the most successful doctor treating coronavirus patients is Vladimir Zelenko, M.D. as none of this 699 patients have died or have required intubations whereas 1.5% of U.S. coronavirus patients die.[3] See: Vladimir Zelenko's coronavirus treatment

President Donald Trump expressed optimism that Dr. Zelenko's treatment could be expanded to meet the threat of the deadly disease during the national emergency. Several Democrat governors subsequently issued executive orders banning the treatment.[4] On March 30, 2020, the Food and Drug Administration granted expedited approval of hydroxychloroquine nationwide for treatment of Covid-19.[5]

References

  1. Coronavirus: China’s first confirmed Covid-19 case traced back to November 17, Josephine Ma, 13 Mar, 2020. www.scmp.com
  2. 2.0 2.1 Anthony S. Fauci, M.D., H. Clifford Lane, M.D., and Robert R. Redfield, M.D., "Covid-19 — Navigating the Uncharted," New England Journal of Medicine, March 26, 2020.
  3. Vladimir Zelenko: Important March 27, 2020 update regarding my coronavirus treatment regimen
  4. https://donsurber.blogspot.com/2020/03/democrats-fear-cure.html
  5. https://www.politico.com/news/2020/03/29/fda-emergency-authorization-anti-malaria-drug-155095