Listeners, so far the medicine or corona is not found and corona 2nd wave has started. Here and there we are seeing people struggling and suffering which is creating a fear among us. In this situation, we have Dr. Jayalakshmi Shridar to give a clear explanation and guidance about corona. Hello Doctor. First, please tell us what is corona virus. Dr. Jaya: The name of the deadly virus which is creating Covid 19 disease is Corona virus. The real name of it is SAR COVI 2. That is, Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome, Corona Virus 2. Few years back a pandemic which affected lungs that is SARS - Severe Acute Respiratory syndrome has attacked people. Many people may remember this. This is one such virus. Thats why it is called SARS Covi 2. Since this virus cases started in the year 2019, it is called as Covid -19. Corona Virus Disease 2019 - That why it is called as Covid 19. Leone: Dr. Please tell us why is it named as Corona Virus? Dr. Jaya: When we see this virus under Electron Microscope, it looks like a crown which a King wears. So it is called as Corona Virus. In Latin language Corona means Crown. Leone: Is corona a single virus or it is a family of virus? Dr. Jaya: So far Scientist have found that there are 7 types of corona virus in the environment. Among them 4 are the corona virus which affects usually. When 4 of these affects us we get mild cold. The remaining 3 virus will cause severe disease in our body. Lets hear the remaining part of Dr. Jalakshmi interview in next coming episodes.
