On 11th February 2020, World Health Organisation made an official announcement of the name, 'Covid-19 Virus' for the new coronavirus that has led to the recent pandemic. This was for communicating to the public and is not intended as a replacement for the official name. Which of the following is the correct official name:
On 11th February 2020, World Health Organisation made an official announcement of the name, 'Covid-19 Virus' for the new coronavirus that has led to the recent pandemic. This was for communicating to the public and is not intended as a replacement for the official name. Which of the following is the correct official name: Correct Answer Severe acute respiratory syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
The correct answer is Option 3.
Key Points
- Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is a viral respiratory disease caused by a SARS-associated coronavirus.
- On 11th February 2020, WHO gave the "Covid-19 Virus" name to the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
- Hence, option 3 is correct.
- It is a highly transmissible and pathogenic coronavirus.
- It is an airborne virus and can spread through small droplets of saliva.
- The SARS-CoV-2 virus can be spread indirectly via surfaces that have been touched by someone who is infected with the virus.
Important Points
- SARS-CoV-2 was found to be a single-stranded RNA virus belonging to the genus Betacoronavirus.
- The genetic material of coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) or COVID-19 virus comprises only RNA.
- It means that the coronavirus relies on infiltrating healthy cells to multiply and survive.
- Once inside the cell, the virus uses its RNA to take control of and re-programme the cells and turn them into virus-making factories.
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