Coronavirus cant survive in Hot regions , Africa -UNICEF

Coronavirus can’t survive in hot regions including Africa. The virus thrives in cold weather hence its ability to be devastating in hot regions is reduced. This could explain why Africa is still recording fewer numbers of the virus and its related symptoms.

According to the UNICEF, if the virus is exposed to a temperature ranging between 26-27 degrees celsius, it will be killed.

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Most of the African countries including Egypt and South Africa have rather cold weather and so, the virus can thrive in such places. Countries in West Africa such as Nigeria, Ghana, and Togo may suffer the outbreak but will be able to contain it with the basic hygiene principles and the hot weather condition.

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Drinking hot water and being exposed to the sun has a high tendency to help prevent it from spreading and attacking humans. It is, therefore, safe to avoid cold foods since the virus can thrive under such temperatures in which cold foods exist.

The coronavirus can also live on hands for up to 10 minutes. It is advised that people use sterilized alcohol frequently in the day to prevent the spread of the virus and the prevention of the disease.

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The use of a nose mask has been proven to help deal with the virus and its related spread. This is so because, according to UNICEF, the COVID-19 is larger in size compared to other viruses. Its diameter is between 400-500 micro and so any mask can prevent it from entering the nose for instance.

The coronavirus can survive up to 12 hours if it is left on a metal surface. people are advised to wash hands with soap and running water very well to ensure they free themselves of the virus if they had come into contact with ti. Hand washing has become a must and a daily routine for everyone around the world even if the virus has not been reported in your country yet.

Lastly, everyone is advised to gargle with warm water and salt. This helps kill the tonsils germs and also prevents them from leaking into the lungs. Safety first and it is important that we all adhere to the basic safety guides for the safety of everyone.

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If you have symptoms, kindly report at the hospital, early reporting will help save you and us all.

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The fact is that Coronations cant survives in Hot regions. Coronations cant survive in Hot regions because the temperature is not good enough for it to thrive.

Source: NewsGhana24.com