We all are hearing the term “Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)” from around three to four months. It is an infectious disease caused by a new virus and it started infecting people from China back in December 2019. The disease initially looked like a flue and fever but the dangerous outlook of this disease came afterward as thousands of people got affected in three months across the globe and ended up in death.
What is Coronavirus?
This virus is a disease that causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, it leads to difficulty in breathing. So far its treatment is not discovered but precautions are being suggested to get protection from this deadly virus.
The major precaution suggested is to exercise social distancing and take good care of the cleanliness and hygiene of your body and places. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, as well as avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.
How it Spreads?
Coronavirus disease is really easy to spread widely. This is the reason the whole world is facing an epidemic situation. It spreads primarily through contact with an infected person as when they cough or sneeze, the particles or droplets transmitted to another person. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object carrying the virus on it and then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. In this way, a person gets caught up in this disease.
Precautions to opt
- Try interacting with people in larger groups
- If one is having COVID-19, wear a facemask to prevent spreading the virus to others
- Make sure to cover your cough with a tissue or cough into your upper sleeve or elbow. It will not be a good idea to cough into your hands
- Wash your hands with soap or handwash for at least 20 seconds after any interaction or after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not available, so make sure to carry a hand sanitizer with you. Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.
Affected Countries
There are hardly a few countries that are left from the effects of this pandemic. Almost all countries are facing terrible circumstances due to this virus. Economies of countries are facing an utter decline in their markets, especially stock markets are facing the downfall.
Be it China, United States of America, United Kingdom, Canada, the Middle East, Asian, African or any European country, death tolls are getting increased day by day. Every country is facing lockdown and curfew for an unlimited time period and this is ultimately ringing the bell of losses for the future.
How spiritual aspect can help to protect from this virus?
This Coronavirus is declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization. When we see the situation across the globe, it surely seems like a sort of punishment by Allah (SWT). We do sin and most of the time, we don’t feel guilty for it. In this crucial time, we need to take help from our Holy book, Al Quran as well as Hadiths. These are significant guidance for us. What we can do in this critical situation is to do a lot of repentance and do adhkar more often in a day.
Recite these ayahs frequently:
حَسْبُنَا اللَّهُ وَنِعْمَ الْوَكِيلُ
أَسْتَغْفِرُ اللّٰ
سُبْحَانَ اللَّهِ وَالْحَمْدُ لِلَّهِ وَلاَ إِلَهَ إِلاَّ اللَّهُ وَاللَّهُ أَكْبَرُ وَلاَ حَوْلَ وَلاَ قُوَّةَ إِلاَّ بِاللَّ
اَلْحَمْدُ لِلّٰهِ رَبِّ الْعٰلَمِيْن
We should keep in view our sins and ask forgiveness from Almighty Allah as He is the most merciful and kind who loves his creation more than 70 mothers. So if we turn to Him by hearts then He will surely forgive us and make this pandemic over soon.
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