5 Facts about Carrier Carriers of the Corona Covid-19 Virus that You Need to Know to Be More Alert

Kapanlagi.com - We need to be more alert to the corona covid-19 virus. Because until now, the spread of this virus cannot be controlled. In fact, there are already people who have been infected without showing symptoms. These people are called carriers. There are several facts about carrier carriers of the corona covid-19 virus that you need to know.

Anyone can become a carrier and potentially transmit the corona covid-19 virus to people around them without realizing it. Therefore, it is better for us to know the facts about carrier carriers of the corona virus. Covid-19. In order to minimize the risk of infection and transmission of this respiratory tract virus.

Here are some facts about carrier carriers of the corona covid-19 virus:

1. Average Comes from the Youth Group

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The first fact about carriers of the corona virus covid-19 is related to age groups. Most people who are infected with the corona virus covid-19 without symptoms are young or productive age groups.

This is because their immune system or body's resistance is relatively good and stable compared to other age groups. Good and stable immunity makes someone infected without symptoms. However, the corona virus covid-19 can still reside in the person's body for several days.

Not only does it reside, but the presence of the virus also has the potential to be transmitted to others. That is why you should be more cautious at this time.

2. Have a Travel History from the Red Zone

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One important thing that has been done so far in breaking the chain of corona virus transmission is tracking. People who are designated as 'People Under Surveillance' (ODP) are usually tracked for their travel history. The aim is to find out the origin and locations they have visited.

Well, it is also important to pay attention to the travel history of people around you. Especially people who come from areas with red zone of the corona virus covid-19. This is because people who come from red zones potentially have been infected since they were in those areas.

Therefore, continue to practice social distancing, or keep a distance from others including family members. Especially with those who have just returned from the red zone of the corona virus covid-19. Even if the person does not show any symptoms.

3. Weak Immune System

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Reported by Liputan6.com, a study conducted by the University of Texas revealed the fact that someone who has not shown early symptoms of infection has a transmission risk of around 10 percent out of 450 observed cases.

Meanwhile, a study by the University of Hong Kong showed that asymptomatic coronavirus patients have a range of virus particle count and HIV RNA count per 1 ml of blood sample.

This is the same as the symptoms of fever, cough, shortness of breath, and others in general coronavirus COVID-19 infected patients.

4. Asymptomatic

The term asymptomatic is used to refer to people who are already infected with the coronavirus COVID-19, but without early symptoms such as fever. These asymptomatic cases are dangerous because they can unknowingly transmit the virus to others.

The first asymptomatic case was found in Taiwan. A person with a travel history to Hong Kong and Italy became an infected patient of the coronavirus COVID-19, without fever and cough symptoms.

That's why it is important for us to be vigilant. Continue practicing social distancing and self-quarantine for 14 days after returning from red zone areas of the coronavirus COVID-19.

5. Loss of Sense of Smell

The next fact about the carrier of the corona covid-19 virus is related to symptoms. The most common symptoms known so far from the transmission of the corona virus are fever and cough. However, there is a latest fact about the symptoms of corona virus transmission covid-19. It turns out that there is a symptom of being infected with the corona virus that is often overlooked.

The corona covid-19 virus that attacks the respiratory tract can actually cause the person to lose their sense of smell. This symptom can appear suddenly without symptoms such as fever or cough first.

So, if you or a family member complains of losing your sense of smell and taste, it is advisable to report it to the relevant health authorities. In order to receive immediate treatment.

Those are 5 facts about the carrier of the corona covid-19 virus, by knowing the facts above, hopefully we can become more cautious.

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