In 1960 - For the first time, cold and flu appeared as a mild respiratory infection. It disappeared in a very short time before its name was heard much.
In 2002 - It re-emerged and caused a major epidemic. It spread to 30 countries and many patients died from pneumonia, which is the advanced stage of the infection. In 2002, the name of the virus was 'SARS (Acute Severe Respiratory Failure)'. It was completely brought under control in 2003 without much spread.
In 2012 - One person died from pneumonia and kidney failure in Saudi Arabia. In the research conducted, a new corona virus was discovered in the lost patient and quickly spread to the Arabian Peninsula. In 2012, its name was changed to 'MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome)'. It was completely brought under control in 2013. Today, the name of the corona virus that emerged in Wohan City of China is 'NCoV (Wohan Corona Virus)', which we also know as Covid-19. It is known that the virus, which starts as if it is no different from seasonal flu symptoms such as sore throat, cough and fever, spreads by causing many people with low immunity to develop pneumonia, kidney failure, hospitalization in intensive care and even death in the later stages of the disease. It has been observed that the virus can be infected directly from person to person through breathing, hanging in the air and through water droplets. The symptoms of the virus vary between 2 and 14 days after infection. Unfortunately, no treatment or vaccine has yet been found for this extremely dangerous virus. However, research has found that there are ways to protect yourself from Covid-19.
So, what should we pay attention to in order to protect ourselves from Covid-19? It is recommended to keep the immune system constantly strong, not only for Covid-19 but also for other infectious diseases.
We should pay attention to personal hygiene.
We should wash hands frequently with soap and water.
We should not be in crowded environments unless necessary. . If it is necessary to be in crowded environments, we should use a mask and glasses.
We should eat regularly and balanced, that is;
We should make sure we drink enough fluids.
Vegetables. We should include fruit varieties in at least two meals every day.
We should consume whole grain foods, this way we can protect our intestinal flora, it helps in strengthening immunity
. We should include legumes at least twice a week. Even if we cannot consume them as meals, we can boil them and consume them as salads. We should eat a diet rich in vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Although there is not enough research and evidence, the benefits of a diet containing vitamin D, zinc, omega3 and vitamin C have been observed on Covid-19, as in other infectious diseases.
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