COVID-19 and the Virus that Shook the World (el. knyga) (skaityta knyga) | knygos.lt

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Taking an informative, science-based look at the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 and the Virus that Shook the World examines the virus and its far-reaching effects on societies all over the globe. This book is a compelling and valuable resource for anybody who wants to learn more about COVID-19 and what we can do to stay safe both now and in the future.

The topics covered include:

- An introduction to viruses

- How diseases are transmitted form animals to humans

- How coronaviruses spread

- How COVID-19 makes you ill

- How to protect yourself form COVID-19

- The probability of more viruses like COVID-19

- Pandemic preparedness around the world

- Social issues of self-isolation

- Unheeded warnings from experts

- The mental toll of social distancing

- Future outlook - when is a vaccine against COVID-19 likely to be ready

- A glimpse of the post pandemic world

- Have countries manipulated their COVID-19 data

- When will things return to normal

- The second wave

- Possible treatments and ongoing clinical trials

Miriam Calleja is a pharmacist and bilingual author from Malta with a keen interest in epidemiology, public health, and patient communications. She enjoys using her creative skills to explain complex ideas and make information more accessible to all through her medical writing.