Oh yes, the 2020 buzzword that we have been talking about all day recently. The coronavirus pandemic has changed the world, and will change the world in an unprecedented way forever.
This series are intended to introduce the basics of the coronavirus and promote responsible social distancing. Each of the graphics has its own story.
#StayHomeSaveLives
This graphic portrays the coronavirus as a new and unintended intruder into the city, making the city empty.
Coronaviruses are groups of related viruses that cause respiratory disease in mammals and birds. The name ‘corona’ comes from the large, spherical shape with bulbous surface projections of the virus by electron microscopy. Human coronavirus was first detected in the 1960s, and they vary in risk factor. While Common cold is generally harmless, SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome, 2003), MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome), and COVID-19 are lethal.
#SixFeetApart
This graphic portrays people wearing masks and staying in their own bubbles while going out.
The current best way to prevent COVID-19 is to get sanitary masks (especially cloth masks). However, masks are not a substitute for social distancing. It's important to maintain a social distance for approx. 1.8 m with others when going out.
#NotAllHeroesWearCapes
Everyone fighting for the common good are the heroes in our daily lives. During this coronavirus, we are particularly thankful for the health professionals who work relentlessly on helping patients to recover, at the risk of putting their own lives in danger. We would like to remember those who have sacrificed their lives fighting the virus, and hope all other health professionals reunite with their families soon!
#TogetherApart
Working from home and social quarantining is the best way to prevent getting the coronavirus before a vaccine is developed. We are all apart but together in our own homes!
#ConqueringTheEnemy
This graphic portrays the vaccine as a potential cure of the coronavirus.
Usually, a vaccine takes several years to develop. In the case of coronavirus, the severity of this pandemic will likely shorten the developmental years of the vaccine. However, the vaccine is still estimated to be developed at least after 12 or 18 months. Until then, the best way of preventing having the virus is responsible social distancing.
