COVID-19 and the Virus that Shook the World

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Taking an informative, science-based look at the coronavirus pandemic, COVID-19 and the Virus that Shook the World examines the virus and its far-reaching effects on societies all over the globe. This book is a compelling and valuable resource for anybody who wants to learn more about COVID-19 and what we can do to stay safe both now and in the future.

The topics covered include:

• An introduction to viruses - How diseases are transmitted form animals to humans - How coronaviruses spread - How COVID-19 makes you ill - How to protect yourself form COVID-19 - The probability of more viruses like COVID-19 - Pandemic preparedness around the world - Social issues of self-isolation - Unheeded warnings from experts - The mental toll of social distancing - Future outlook - when is a vaccine against COVID-19 likely to be ready - Crowdsourcing the fight against COVID-19 - A glimpse of the post pandemic world - Have countries manipulated their COVID-19 data - When will things return to normal - The second wave - Possible treatments and ongoing clinical trials

Miriam Calleja is a pharmacist and bilingual author from Malta with a keen interest in epidemiology, public health, and patient communications. She enjoys using her creative skills to explain complex ideas and make information more accessible to all through her medical writing.