The scientific name of this virus is Beta coronavirus

COVID-19
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Definition
COVID-19 refers to a respiratory disease which is caused by a coronavirus according to Driggin
et al, (2020). The scientific name of this virus is Betacoronavirus.
Mode of transmission of the virus and way of prevention
The min method which corona virus can transmit from one place to another is through getting
into contact with infected individual or infectious object according to White & Lo, (2020). For
instance, when an infected individual leaves respiratory droplets on an object then uninfected
person touches it, the virus is transmitted from one person to another. Apart from that, another
method of transmission is when the infected person coughs and pass saliva droplets to another
individual.
The main way of preventing corona virus is maintaining high level of hygiene. Some of the main
proposed method is by washing hands regularly for up to 20 seconds in each session. When
washing hands, one should always make use of soap and running water. Consequently, there are
cases where one may be far from soap and water. In such a scenario, one can make use of
alcohol-based sanitizers to rub on the hand regularly according to Wong, (2020). It is also
important to maintain social distancing. One should only go public when it is a must. However,
when interacting others, one should maintain a distance of one and half meter to another
individual close to him or her. In a way to prevent the transmission of the respiratory droplets,
one should always cover his or her nose with mask which is disposable. It is also crucial to avoid
touching mouth, ear and nose when your hands are unclean.
Mortality and mobility rate globally and specified in ICU