Covid-19

Respiratory

Corona virus

COVID-19 is a sickness caused by a virus called coronavirus. It started spreading around the world in 2019, which is why it’s called “COVID-19”.

This virus spreads mostly through tiny droplets when people cough, sneeze, talk, or even breathe, especially if they are close to each other. That’s why during the pandemic, people wore masks, washed their hands a lot, and sometimes stayed home from school to help stop it from spreading.

Most people who get COVID-19 feel like they have the flu — with a fever, cough, and feeling tired. Some people lose their sense of smell or taste for a while. For some people, especially older adults, the virus can make them very sick.

AI Summary of Treatment Experiences

Not medical advice.

The treatment landscape for Covid-19 includes both symptomatic relief and targeted therapies. Vaccines like Spikevax and Comirnaty remain key tools in preventing severe illness, while Vitamin D supplementation may reduce risk. For hospitalized patients, dexamethasone and remdesivir have shown efficacy in reducing mortality and shortening recovery time. Oral antivirals like Paxlovid and molnupiravir are effective when started early, especially for high-risk patients, although Paxlovid is preferred when appropriate.