SMK DATO’ BENTARA DALAM, SEGAMAT

NAME: YOGARAJAN A/L RAMMUDO

CLASS: 4 KRIPTON (2020)

TEACHER: MADAM PUSHPA A/P KANDASAMY

SUBJECT: ENGLISH

TITLE: COVID-19
 CONTANT
NO. TITLE PAGES
1 OVERVIEW of Covid-19
2 SYMTOMS of Covid-19
3 IMPLICATION of Covid-19
4 PRECAUTION of Covid-19
5 LATEST UPDATE ABOUT Covid-19
 OVERVIEW of Covid-19
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly
discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate
respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment.  Older people,
and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes,
chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow

down transmission is be well informed
about the COVID-19 virus, the disease
it causes and how it spreads. Protect
yourself and others from infection by
washing your hands or using an alcohol
based rub frequently and not touching
your face. 

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily

through droplets of saliva or discharge
from the nose when an infected person
coughs or sneezes, so it’s important
that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed
elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However,
there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.
 SYMTOMPS of COVID-19
The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways.  COVID-19 is a
respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate
symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment.  People who have
underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of
developing severe disease and death.

Common symptoms include:

 fever
 tiredness
 dry cough.

Other symptoms include:

 shortness of breath
 aches and pains
 sore throat
 and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.
 People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and
contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on
testing and referral.

People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek
medical attention.

IMPLICATION of Covid-19
1. POLITICS
 The political effects of the coronavirus in advanced economies could be as substantial as
the economic effects. Leaders from South Korean President Moon Jae-in, Japanese Prime Minister
Shinzō Abe, and U.S. President Donald Trump have been sharply criticized for mishandling the
virus and allowing cases to increase. Speculation is growing that Prime Minister Abe may be forced
to leave office earlier than expected, while if the coronavirus causes an economic slowdown or
recession in the United States, then it could reduce the chances that President Trump is reelected.
President Moon, meanwhile, faces a petition signed by hundreds of thousands of citizens to remove
him from office. Taiwan seems to be the only country where the government’s approval rating has
increased, thanks to deft handling of the virus by the Tsai Ing-wen administration.

 Other centers of the coronavirus outbreak are far less capable of dealing with the virus.
There is little hard data about the virus’ spread within North Korea, but the government has limited
capacity to test or treat infections, and the virus could well spread out of control. Iran, too, has had a
devastating outbreak, with reports suggesting that several dozen members of parliament are
infected, along with probably thousands of others.

 The broadest impact of the virus in political and economic terms is likely to be in the
epidemic’s epicenter: China. There is little reason to expect that the Chinese Communist
Party’s apparatus of censorship and repression can clamp down on dissent—even though it is
obvious that the Communist Party covered up the virus’ impact in its early weeks, allowing it to
spread. The bigger question is whether and how China can get its economy back running now
that the virus is under control.

 It has now been several weeks since Xi Jinping called for a full-scale resumption of
economic activity, yet the economy is still working below normal capacity. Moreover, the
methods by which Beijing is trying to restart the economy—encouraging local governments
and state-owned firms to borrow and spend more—only exacerbate existing problems of
 excessive indebtedness and inefficiency. It is not guaranteed that China’s economy returns to
its previous pattern of 6% annual growth. And if it does, this may be achieved only by a new,
destabilizing debt binge that further entrenches the role of inefficient state-owned firms in
China’s economy. China’s quarantine treatment looks likely to succeed in defeating the virus,
but it comes with economically painful side effects.

2. ECONOMY
 The virus’ economic impact did not stop in China. To understand the global effects, start
with the countries to which the virus’ spread was first detected after it jumped from Wuhan
across international borders. Japan and South Korea have reported substantial local spread of
the virus, though South Korea’s confirmed infection numbers are far higher than Japan’s
because Seoul has instituted a regime of mass testing, in contrast to Japan, which is only
testing high-risk patients. In both countries, the virus will have major economic ramifications.
Both trade extensively with China and were already suffering from China’s sharp quarantine-
induced economic slowdown. Local quarantines and school shutdowns in South Korea and
Japan have been far less disruptive than China’s mass shutdown, but will nevertheless slow
these two countries—the world’s twelfth and third largest economies—substantially. The only
outlier seems to be Taiwan, deeply integrated with China’s economy, yet having nevertheless
succeeded so far in avoiding mass outbreaks.  

 As the virus spread to Europe, the economic impact did, too. Italy, the European country
with the most confirmed cases, is also one of the European countries least able to deal with the
economic fallout. Because of its large debt burden, Italy is prohibited by European Union rules
from running a substantial budget deficit. It will struggle to boost its economy without additional
spending. Meanwhile, the European Central Bank has already cut its main interest rate to
negative levels, so it is unlikely to follow the U.S. Federal Reserve in reducing interest rates to
deal with the crisis.

 The United States, which appears on a trajectory toward levels of infection similar to that of
Italy, has more room with which to battle the economic effects of the coronavirus, if
policymakers choose to use them. The Federal Reserve has already reduced its main interest
rate by 0.5 percentage points, which should encourage businesses and consumers to borrow
and spend. Congress just approved some additional spending, though the $8 billion package is
 tiny compared to the overall size of the U.S. economy, and so will have no macro effect. If
Congress wanted to borrow and spend more, it could easily do so. If the United States wanted
to borrow and spend more to deal with COVID-19, it easily could. Over the past week, the U.S.
government’s borrowing costs have fallen substantially as investors have bought up U.S.
government bonds, seeking safe assets in a time of uncertainty.

3. EDUCATION
 School closures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic have shed a light on numerous issues
affecting access to education, as well as broader socio-economic issues. As of March 12, more than 370
million children and youth are not attending school because of temporary or indefinite country wide
school closures mandated by governments in an attempt to slow the spread of COVID-19. As of 20
March, over 70% of the world's learners were impacted by closures.

 Even when school closures are temporary, it carries high social and economic costs. The disruptions
they cause affect people across communities, but their impact is more severe for disadvantaged children
and their families including interrupted learning, compromised nutrition, childcare problems and
consequent economic cost to families who cannot work.[1][107] Working parents are more likely to miss
work when schools close in order to take care of their children, incurring wage loss in many instances
and negatively impacting productivity.[4] Localized school closures place burdens on schools as parents
and officials redirect children to schools that are open.

 Digital Learning
 Lack of access to technology or fast, reliable internet access can prevent students in rural areas and
from disadvantaged families. Lack of access to technology or good internet connectivity is an obstacle to
continued learning, especially for students from disadvantaged families.

  In response to school closures caused by COVID-19, UNESCO recommends the use of distance

learning programmes and open educational applications and platforms that schools and teachers can
use to reach learners remotely and limit the disruption of education. For example, the teachers are using
Google Classroom to give the assignment and homework to students.

 Student learning outcomes

 School closures negatively impact student learning outcomes. [4] Schooling provides essential
learning and when schools close, children and youth are deprived opportunities for growth and
development.

 The disadvantages are disproportionate for under-privileged learners who tend to have fewer
educational opportunities beyond school.

 Student dropout rates tend to increase as an effect of school closures due to the challenge of
ensuring all students return to school once school closures ends. This is especially true of protracted
closures.

 Schools are hubs of social activity and human interaction. When schools are closed, many children
and youth miss out of on social contact that is essential to learning and development.
 When schools close parents are often asked to facilitate the learning of children at home and can
struggle to perform this task. This is especially true for parents with limited education and resources. [4]

PRECATIOUN of Covid-19
 There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).
 The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
 The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
o Between people who are in close contact with one another (within
about 6 feet).
o Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs
or sneezes.
 These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or
possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Take steps to protect yourself

Clean your hands often

 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your
nose, coughing, or sneezing.
 If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub
them together until they feel dry.
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

 Avoid close contact with people who are sick

 Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is
spreading in your community. This is especially important for people
who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
  That why the most of the nations are ordered to close the schools, institutions and also some
offices until they inform

Take steps to protect others

Cover coughs and sneezes

 Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze
or use the inside of your elbow.
 Throw used tissues in the trash.
 Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20
seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands
with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Wear a facemask if you are sick

 If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other
people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a
healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask
(for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should
do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are
caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your
room. Learn what to do if you are sick.


If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you
are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a
facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved
for caregivers.

Clean and disinfect

  Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables,
doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones,
keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
 If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water
prior to disinfection.

To disinfect:
Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use
disinfectants appropriate for the surface.

LATEST UPDATE OF COVID-19

 Number of cases around the world

 KUALA LUMPUR - Malaysia's nationwide movement restrictions to stem the spread of

the coronavirus have been extended from March 31 to April 14, as infections have not been reduced.
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin said in a special address on Wednesday (March 25) that the
government decided on the two-week extension of border closures and shutdowns for non-essential
 businesses, as the number of new Covid-19 infections "is expected to continue for a while before new
cases begin to reduce".
"This presses the government to continue the Movement Control Order (MCO) for a longer period. I am
announcing this extension earlier so you can be better prepared," he said in a speech televised
nationally. "Just be mentally and physically prepared to stay at home for a reasonably longer period of
time."
Tan Sri Muhyiddin initially said on Monday that an extension, as well as a second stimulus package to
follow last month's RM20 billion (S$6.58 billion) injection, would be decided only on March 30.
But he has brought forward the timetable, and revealed that the new economic boost will instead be
announced on Friday.
"God willing, no one will be left behind," he said.
The premier noted that the number of infections as of noon on Wednesday was 1,796, more than double
the 673 tally just a week ago, and the number of deaths has climbed to 19

 COVID-19 may be helping the environment, benefits might only be short term
Restricted travel and stay at home orders are meant to limit the spread of
COVID-19. A side effect of that may be a healthier environment outdoors.

COLLEGE STATION, Texas — With the coronavirus keeping many indoors

either from school or work, this means there is less human and vehicular traffic
happening around the world. 

Restricted travel and stay at home orders are meant to limit the spread of COVID-
19. A side effect of that may be a healthier environment outdoors.

“If there is a cut in people commuting to the workplace and traveling to friends and
families, that’s, of course, generating positive outcomes to the air quality," said
TAMU Department of Atmospheric Sciences professor Yang Yang Xu.

Demonstrated by NASA satellite, this decrease of carbon dioxide in the

atmosphere can be seen globally.

“They have looked at the Chinese cities over the last two months, and compared
that with all previous months, the drop is significant and cannot be explained by
meteorology or spring break so I think the same thing will be happening again in
the US and in Europe, and in other global cities as well," said Xu.

Similar trends of lower CO2 levels were sighted during the 2008 financial crisis
and lasted for a year or two.
But these benefits may only be for the short run.

“With the reduction of productivity, people working from home will entirely stop
the innovation and technical changes we need very much for providing future
climate changing solutions such as transitioning into renewable energy or other
innovative ways to combat climate change," said Xu.

In the short term, we may see rather immediate benefits to the air quality, but in the
long-run, researchers are unable to further the progress of working on innovative
tools and renewable energy sources to help the earth.