Overview
Covid-19 is not a disease but rather a strain of coronavirus. In other words, covid-19 is simply the corona virus strain being referred to by the scientific community. Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that all share similar features. These viruses have been known to cause respiratory infections in humans and animals.
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Symptoms of covid-19
The symptoms of the covid-19 virus vary depending on its severity and how long it stays active in the body. Usually, people who recover from the first wave of infection do not get any further problems. However, if someone does contract the disease again after recovering, they may experience a second wave of infection. If someone who becomes infected with covid-19 continues to spread the virus, they can eventually become severely ill. People who develop severe cases often need to be hospitalized, either due to their condition or due to complications caused by the hospitalization. There are some rare exceptions where individuals became completely cured of covid-19 without staying at hospital.
Treatment options for covid-19
There are currently no vaccines or treatments for covid-19. As always, prevention remains the best treatment option. Avoiding contact with those who are sick is one of the best ways to prevent yourself from becoming infected. Also, washing your hands frequently (every 20 minutes), avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth, and avoiding public places can help reduce the risk of getting covid-19.
Effect on cannabis
Many countries around the world have implemented strict quarantine measures to keep out imported goods from regions with high numbers of covid-19 cases. Cannabis plants cannot travel outside the country, so many growers are now looking for alternative methods to bring their crops indoors. Growers are turning to hydroponic systems as an effective way to maintain a thriving cannabis crop inside while isolating themselves from the external environment.
How to prepare for covid-19?
In order to minimize the effects of Covid-19 on the cannabis industry, we recommend following these tips:
1.(virus causing coronavirus disease) wash your hands thoroughly and take steps to prevent spreading the virus.
2. Do not touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
4. Stay home if you feel unwell.
5. Cover coughs and sneezes with your elbow/upper arm. If you use tissues, throw them away immediately after they are used.
6. Clean contaminated objects and surfaces using regular household cleaning products according to label instructions. Alcohol-based cleaners are particularly effective at killing viruses such as SARS-CoV-2.
7. Avoid touching unwashed fruits and vegetables unless they are washed by a food handler before preparation.
8. Wipe down tables, countertops, and doorknobs after each person uses them.
9. Practice social distancing – keep a safe distance between yourself and others when outside.
10. Wear a medical mask when going out in public.
11. Keep your hands clean; avoid touching your face.
12. Disinfect commonly touched objects and surfaces frequently.
13. Report any symptoms of Covid-19 to the appropriate healthcare provider.
14. Know your personal risk factors.