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.

# Covid-19 Treatment Summary Based on reviewer feedback, the Covid-19 treatment landscape includes both preventive and therapeutic approaches. Vaccination (Spikevax and Comirnaty) remains important for reducing severe illness, particularly in high-risk groups, though protection wanes and decisions are now more individualized. For active infection, antiviral medications like Paxlovid and Remdesivir are first-line treatments for eligible patients when started early, while Molnupiravir serves as an alternative when other options aren't suitable. Hospitalized patients with severe disease benefit from steroids like Dexamethasone to reduce inflammation. Supportive measures including rest, proper nutrition, and hydration form the foundation of recovery for mild cases, while Vitamin D is considered a modest supportive measure. Hydroxychloroquine is not recommended due to lack of benefit and cardiac risks.