COVID-19: A Global Pandemic

The first case of Corona Virus or more scientifically known as the COVID-19 was first diagnosed on November 17, 2019. However, the first case of the COVID-19 here in British Columbia was on January 28, 2020. The virus can spread quickly through person to person contact. Some symptoms include shortness of breath, cough, fever and unexplained loss of taste or smell. There is no vaccine or cure discovered for the virus yet. In just a couple of days, many people have been confirmed with the virus or have died. According to the WorldoMeters Statistics, today on April 20, 2020, there are approximately 2,474,131 confirmed cases, 169, 922 deaths, and 645, 029 recoveries. Lockdowns have been issued around the world to stop the spreading of the virus. 

In my opinion, there are two good things that have come out of this pandemic. The first thing is that Mother Nature is restoring itself. Some examples are that fishes can be seen swimming in the Venice Grand Canal, and pollution in countries such as China and the U.S has lessened. The second thing is that once again, we’ve been reminded to cherish the people that we hold valuable and close to our lives. No one knows how long this pandemic is going to go on, but what we do know is to stay at home, wash our hands, and give thanks to all the frontline workers for risking their lives such as nurses, doctors, store helpers (from grocery to pharmaceuticals) and so many more people. 

~To all the Frontliners~

~Pictures shown amid the COVID-19 Pandemic~

"Map of China's NO2 Density" and "Venice's Grand Canal"

Bibliography: 

First Case Date (Globally): The Guardian. n.d. First Covid-19 Case Happened In November, China Government Records Show - Report. [online] Available at: <https://www.theguardian.com/world/2020/mar/13/first-covid-19-case-happened-in-november-china-government-records-show-report> [Accessed 20 April 2020]. 

First Case Date (BC): Global News. 2020. Coronavirus: Here’S A Timeline Of COVID-19 Cases In Canada. [online] Available at: <https://globalnews.ca/news/6627505/coronavirus-covid-canada-timeline/> [Accessed 20 April 2020]. 

COVID-19 Informations: M. Sauer, L., 2020. What Is Coronavirus?. [online] John Hopkins Medicine. Available at: <https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/health/conditions-and-diseases/coronavirus> [Accessed 20 April 2020].

COVID-19 Statistics: Worldometers.info. 2020. Coronavirus Update (Live): 2,474,317 Cases And 169,932 Deaths From COVID-19 Virus Pandemic - Worldometer. [online] Available at: <https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/?utm_campaign=homeAdvegas1?> [Accessed 20 April 2020].