Introduction to COVID-19

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans.
In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases.
The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

Who are at Risk of COVID-19

COMPLICATIONS POST RECOVERY

RESPIRATORY

Dyspnea, Scarring of lung tissue (Fibrosis), Severe Pneumonia , Diaphragmatic dysfunction, Dry Pharyngeal cough

CARDIAC

Dyspnea, Myocarditis, Arrhythmias,

NEURO-COGNITIVE

Heightened risk of ICU acquired weakness , Brain fog , neuropathies, paresthesia due to prolonged recumbence, Strokes/SAH, Anosmia, Extreme fatigue, depression and anxiety , Post traumatic stress from delirium , Psychological adjustments to long term physical and cognitive symptoms