Question

In at least 100 words, describe an epidemic or public health crisis that you find interesting. Be sure to tell us where and when this epidemic or public health crisis took place, and who it affected. Comment on the responses of at least two of your peers (minimum 50 words each comment). You are welcome to post media or articles to along with your responses. (20 points)

Answer 1

Answer: One of the current pandemic situation that has been arises in China. The spread of the infectious disease which took worldwide. It has become a pandemic now. This is an infectious disease which affects the respiratory system. It has symptoms which resembles to the pneumonia. Breathing problem is one of the major symptoms. High fever, fatigue etc are the common symptoms. There is still no treatment or vaccine available.

The disease has caused severe damage to the human health and many fatalities. Children below the age of 5 years and people above 50 years of age are more prone to this infectious disease. Although many people are asymptomatic, it means they do not develop any symptoms of the disease but they act like a host. They can transmit the disease to others. People having chronic disease such as diabetes, hypertension etc. are at major risk. The only preventive measures that can be taken is the washing hands, maintaining distance etc. This infectious disease has creates chaos all around the word.