Microscopic Monstrosity AISHWARIA MAXWELL Bachelor of Health Sciences (Honours) Class of 2023
Back in January, the Wuhan coronavirus seemed like a less threatening version of malaria. The distal proximity of the virus made it a subject of curiosity as opposed to the fear it came to invoke two months later. Coronavirus is an identified species of viruses that infects many animal populations, primarily birds. It once held the spotlight in 2003, when the SARS epidemic hit the nation and has resurfaced to the public eye with the recent global pandemic.
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ISSUE 1
This piece is expository as it shows the virus on a microscopic scale. The illustration has a toneless finish, given the current management of the pandemic. Given the current knowledge of the virus, it is contagious and has very flu-like symptoms. However, the rate of infection can be hindered through quarantine measures and cautionary hygienic practices.
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