Covid-19 Paper

Covid-19 Paper. Corona Virus Assignment

Instructions

Answer the following:

• What kind of virus is it?
• What is it structure?
• How does it enter a cell?
• What does it do once it is inside a cell?
• What organs/tissues does it target?
• What are the signs and symptoms of the disease?
• What causes death in patients with this virus?
• Does the disease have a treatment?
• What is teh scientific basis of handwashing with plain soap and water?
• How does washing hands with plain soap and water kill the virus?
• Do alcohol-based saniters work in  a smilar manner?
• What is the mechanism of spread of the virus?
• What is the incubation period?
• What is the difference between quarantine and isolation, and why 14 days?
• What is the scientific importance of social distancing?
• What are your views about social distancing?
• Why doe we call the current situation a pandemic and not an epidemic?
• Many people in some parts of the western world say their leaders are overreacting. What is your opinion on this?
• Why do you think some countries are successful in managing its spread, while others find it challenging?
• Do you think there is a link between democracy and its rapid spread? Defend your answer.

Support your answers with sources.