1. At this period in time we are struggling with the global pandemic of COVID-19, a corona virus infection that is sweeping around the world. I would like you to research the virus ( at repituable sites, this means scientific sites not news sites, text book) and describe the virus in detail. You might look back to the virus chapter. I would like to see 10 different characteristics think about viral morphology in detail, source or where found in nature previously, how often does it mutate and how to cultivate it. Do not discuss treatment or control of the virus in this question. Give all references. If you use internet give the web addresses. Be careful not to plagiarize or copy and paste from sites.
2. In this unit you studied control of microbes, how different chemical and physical control agents different pathogens. In this question, i would like you to discuss 5 chemical and 5 physical methods of control that would work on the COVID-19 virus. Say specifically how each agent would work to inactivate the virus. You must give me details, dont just say Agent A would work, tell me what concentration, give me all references. If you use internet give the web addresses. Be careful not to plagiarize or copy and paste from sites.
3. Chapter 12 of this unit was focused on antimicrobial agents used to treat infections. Right now the world is struggling to determine how best to treat COVID-19. The FDA is reviewing drug trails to determine. If any drugs might be beneficial to patients with COVID-19. Some people have died because they ingested chemicals that were rumored to stop the virus. Better research is needed. I want you to review the types of anti viral medications in chapter 12 and tell if each could be a plausible drug to review for COVID-19. Check how the Drugs works and and from the viral characteristics determine if it would be a plausible treatment drug and why. Do an internet search an see if you can find any additional treatments. The explanation is the important part. Give me all references. If you use internet give the web addresses. Be careful not to plagiarize or copy and paste from sites.