What are Viruses?

Viruses  are a type of germs. They’re very tiny, and when they get inside your body, they can spread or replicate and make you sick. Viruses cause diseases just like “colds,chicken pox,measles,flu and many other diseases.Viruses need to be in living things or cells like plants, animals and humans in order to grow and reproduce. Most viruses can’t survive very long if they are not inside like a plant,animal or person. Unfortunately, antibiotics don’t work on Viruses like they do on bacteria. Bacteria can reproduce outside of the body or within the body as they cause infections. Some infections that bacteria can cause include ear infections, sore throats (tonsillitis or strep throat), cavities and pneumonia.

To prevent viruses from spreading such as the Coronavirus, we have to wash and sanitise our hands often, before we eat especially after going to the bathroom. We can stop the spreading of the viruses by staying home in our own bubbles, keep 1 to 2 meters apart from other people or when you are out in public places. Auckland borders have closed to stop the virus from spreading to the community. If you are sick or have any symptoms of the Covid-19 you must seek medical health or your GP (General Practise) to get tested. We have to use a face cover like mask to cover your face when you are out and about. People are also advised to use Covid-19 tracer app to record where you have travelled.