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Corona Virus is an extremely contagious virus, that is part of a large family of viruses, including the common cold. It is mainly a respiratory that has many side effects to the illness. Corona Virus can be spread through person to person contact, this is why we wear masks and personal protection equipment.

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This disease has caused a nation wide pandemic and lockdown. this virus causes mild to extreme symptoms, many people are more likely to get extreme symptoms than others. for example, if you’re older, have an underlying health problem, those with severe illness or medical issues. Then you’re more likely to have worse symptoms than someone who is younger and fully fit and healthy.

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My area is currently under the highest level of lockdown, alert level 4. we are under the stay at home order, we are advised to stay at home as much as possible and only leave for essentials, like food shopping, medical appointments or work, unless it is possible for you to work from home. you shouldn’t meet anyone outside of your household, however, you’re allowed to meet up to 4 others outside socially distanced for exercise. You shouldn’t travel without a reason, like work or essential travel. Schools and colleges are currently closed, along with bars, restaurants, pubs and all non-essential shops that have been shut since November 2020 after they reopened after the second lockdown.

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In the UK, there has been over 4,218,520 cases of Corona Virus with a total of 124,501 deaths. However, there has been over 22,213,112 first doses of the vaccine given. In my area of Caerphilly, there are 65 cases in 100,000 people, between 25th February and 3rd March. During that week there were 117 cases, which is 29 less that the previous week.

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Shops that are essential but also have non-essential items must block off any of these items, for example, if they sell clothes they must block off the clothes area. Alcohol is not allowed to be sold after 10pm in shops, pubs are not permitted to sell any form of alcohol, not even with takeaway meals. Face coverings must be worn in all public areas or close contact areas like shops, shopping alone is advised to keep 2m distance around everyone. Weddings and Funerals can go ahead but must have limited numbers. The only places that have remained open throughout this pandemic are childcare providers, essential shops, takeaways and crematoriums.

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In total, there has been 13,101 cases in Caerphilly and 457 deaths. Although, 176,600 people in the Aneurin Bevan Health board have received the vaccine.

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There are many symptoms ranging from mild to extreme, although the symptoms take up to 14 days to come out, you are still contagious. Some people show many symptoms, whereas some show no symptoms and are asymptomatic.

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Fever or chills

Cough

Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

Fatigue

Muscle or body aches

Headache

New loss of taste or smell

Sore throat

Congestion or runny nose

Nausea or vomiting

Diarrhea

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If you have any of these symptoms, or think you have Corona virus, it is important that you self isolate immediately and book a test. If the test is positive, you must self isolate for 10 days, and your household must self isolate for 14 days.

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There are many ways to prevent infection, these include:
- washing your hands often
- wearing a mask in close contact areas
- keep the 2m distance
- avoid crowds and poorly ventilated areas
- get vaccinated
- clean and disinfect
- monitor your health and keep checking if you have any symptoms.