What happens if you catch the coronavirus

First, the virus has shown how interconnected the world is. It spread from China to the rest of the world in a matter of weeks due to global travel and trade. There are no borders when it comes to a virus. The pandemic has highlighted our dependence on each other and need for global cooperation now more than ever.

Second, the virus has stressed health systems around the world. Many countries were not prepared for a pandemic of this scale in terms of medical supplies, hospital beds and personnel. There have been shortages of PPE, tests and ventilators in even the most advanced nations. Health infrastructure clearly needs to be bolstered and made more resilient for future outbreaks.

Third, lockdowns and social distancing measures have been effective in slowing the spread of the virus but have come at significant economic costs. Businesses have suffered mass layoffs and closures. Governments have had to spend huge sums to support economies and individuals impacted financially. Once the pandemic is over, governments will have to find a way to cover the enormous budgets deficits this crisis has created.

so when you get the virus your cell membrane is the sac that viruses and other cells use to travel inside your body. Coronaviruses do not need to enter the host cell nucleus, which means these viruses can directly access parts of the cell called ribosomes. Ribosomes use genetic information from the virus to make viral proteins like spikes on the virus's surface. A packaging structure in your cell then carries the spikes in vesicles which merge with your cell membrane. Finally, a new virus begins to butt off from your cell membrane. With this new virus spreading in your body, you may develop pneumonia symptoms. Each lung has separate sections called lobes and as you breathe air moves freely through your trachea or windpipe then through large tubes called bronchioles. Bronchioles and finally into tiny sacs called alveoli. When you breathe in, each air sac inflates like a small balloon and when you exhale, the sacs deflate. Small blood vessels called capillaries surround your alveoli, and oxygen from the air you breathe passes into your capillaries and carbon dioxide from your body passes out of your capillaries into your alveoli. This allows your lungs to get rid of it when you exhale. Normally cells of your immune system attack viruses and germs that make it past your mucus and cilia and enter your alveoli however if your immune system is weakened like in the case of a coronavirus infection, the virus can overwhelm your immune cells and your bronchioles and alveoli become inflamed. As your immune system attacks the multiplying viruses, inflammation can cause your alveoli to fill with fluid making it difficult for your body to get the oxygen it needs. You could develop low burn pneumonia where one lobe of your lungs is affected or you could have bronchopneumonia that affects many areas of both lungs. Pneumonia may cause difficulty breathing, chest pain, coughing, fever, and chills. It can also cause confusion, headache, muscle pain, and fatigue.

Respiratory failure, caused by extreme difficulty in breathing, can lead to severe complications. This condition requires the use of a ventilator, a machine that is crucial in saving lives during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The likelihood of developing such symptoms varies depending on several factors, such as one's age and pre-existing medical conditions. Although the situation may seem daunting, the global effort to develop a vaccine for the virus is underway at a rapid pace. Studies of other coronaviruses have led researchers to believe that individuals who have recovered from a SARS-CoV-2 infection may have temporary immunity. However, further empirical evidence is required to validate this assumption. Scientists are exploring different approaches to developing a vaccine, with the basic idea being to administer a shot containing weakened versions of the virus. This exposure will stimulate the body's immune system, creating specific antibodies that attach to the virus and prevent it from infecting healthy cells. The immune system then destroys the virus, thus providing future protection. However, the crucial question of whether such a vaccine will be safe and effective remains unanswered. Scientists are working tirelessly to create a vaccine within a record-breaking 12 to 18 months, a significant feat considering the time it typically takes to develop such vaccines.

In conclusion, while the coronavirus crisis is far from over, humanity has demonstrated resilience and adaptability. There will be lasting effects from the virus but lessons have also been learned about pandemic preparedness, the value of technology, and the importance of global collaboration.