Coronavirus Guide

The coronavirus virus, which has spread throughout the US and across the globe is the same virus that caused SARS. The virus continues to cause illness and some people are extremely sick. The best way to avoid the spread of the virus is to get immunized. You can also stop the spread by following safe practices. This includes a healthy indoor air flow and social distancing, as well as wearing a mask when you go to public places. Keeping up-to date with your medication can aid in avoiding serious illness, hospitalization, or even death if you are infected.

A single SARS CoV-2 virus particle (called a virion) is approximately 80 nanometers in size. It is coated with protein that protects a ball of RNA, which contains the genetic code that makes viruses. A spike protein on the surface of the virus connects to a receptor found on healthy cells, most often an ACE2 protein. ACE2. This allows the virus to enter the cell. Once inside the cell board portal feature it can hijack the host’s protein-making machine to create tens of thousands of copies of itself. The virions are released from the cell to infect other cells, and then create more viruses.

People who are infected by this new coronavirus may experience symptoms such as a runny nose or cough, sore throat, and fever. Some suffer more serious symptoms, including pneumonia or lung and heart problems and even heart attacks. Most people recover without long-term effects.