The World Isn’t Ending, Even Though You Think It Is
I hope this blog finds you well in these unprecedented, trying times.
Does this sound familiar? We have all seen or heard this phrase. No one likes to be scared, unsure, or confused. Just like a virus, we as a society need to adapt and change to our environment to do more than just survive. We need to thrive. I want to simplify what I’ve read from honest sources to help you learn.
Coronavirus
After getting this virus, a person starts to feel sick after 2 to 14 days. They are contagious for 10 days. A sick person can spread this virus by sneezing or coughing in the air. This is why it’s important to wear masks. Everyone should wear a mask.
If you don’t know if you are sick, look at this picture.
I hope this blog finds you well in these unprecedented, trying times.
Right now, more people are getting sick from this virus. Some states require you wear a mask. Some states let you choose if you want to wear it. But, everyone should wear a mask to stop germs from spreading. Look at this picture.
To not get sick, make sure you wash your hands with soap for 20 seconds to kill the germs. Hand sanitizer needs to be above 70% ethanol to kill the germs. Most important, keep 6 feet away from people. If you do these things, the virus can’t spread.
G4 EA H1N1 Virus
From 2011 to 2018, China found 179 different types of flu in pigs from China. Since 2016, one flu has shown up more and more. Like how a puzzle is made up of many pieces, this flu is made up of the 2009 Swine flu, 1918 flu, and more. The flu shots we have right now will not protect you from this flu. Lucky for us, it is not a threat right now because the virus can’t spread between humans. Right now, it can only travel from pigs to humans. This new swine flu is not a threat yet, but it can be more dangerous if it mutates.
Black Plague
There have been two recent cases of the plague. The plague was found in a Chinese marmot and a Coloradan squirrel. In the 1300s, the plague killed up to 200 million people. People were not clean in the past. Now, we have medicine called antibiotics that can kill the germs and stop the plague. The plague is not dangerous anymore and it can be treated if caught early.
Takeaway
Keep in mind, we are learning more and more about COVID-19 every day. We don’t know if G4EA H1N1 or the Black Plague will become a pandemic. Right now, as I am typing this, we are okay. Wash your hands and do not worry.
-IPPE Student Class of 2023
