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"Unmasking COVID Symptoms: Recognizing and Understanding the Signs of the Pandemic"

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Hi Healthies  "One of the lessons of this pandemic is that we are only as strong as the weakest healthcare system in the world." - Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Director-General of the World Health Organization. COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Symptoms of COVID-19 can vary widely in severity and presentation, and some people infected with the virus may not show any symptoms at all. However, common symptoms of COVID-19 include: 1. Fever : Buy link   A temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (38 degrees Celsius) or higher is considered a fever. 2. Cough : A dry, persistent cough is a common symptom of COVID-19. 3. Shortness of breath : Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath is a more severe symptom that may require medical attention. 4. Fatigue : Feeling extremely tired or fatigued is a common symptom of COVID-19. 5. Muscle or body aches : BUY LINK   Some people...

"Marburg Virus Disease Outbreaks in Equatorial Guinea and Tanzania: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention"

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"An epidemic is not only a medical problem. It is a social problem. It's a human problem." - Dr. Paul Farmer ,co-founder of Partners In Health and a leading expert on infectious diseases, including Ebola. Hi Healthies Marburg virus disease (MVD) is a rare but highly lethal viral illness that is caused by the Marburg virus.This virus belongs to the same family of viruses as Ebola virus and causes a similar range of symptoms, including fever , headache & muscle pain, and bleeding.The disease was first identified in 1967 during an outbreak in Marburg, Germany and has since been reported in several African countries, including Equatorial Guinea and the United Republic of Tanzania. Equatorial Guinea In January 2021, the government of Equatorial Guinea declared an outbreak of MVD after confirming two cases of the disease in the country.The cases were reported in the northern province of Kie-Ntem, which borders Cameroon and Gabon.The government responded by setting up isolat...