GIANTmicrobes.com ~ COVID-19

COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019

(SARS-CoV-2)

GIANTmicrobes.com is a FUN but yet very educational website where you can purchase stuffed microbes, organs, cells, and health conditions. They can be purchased in various sizes from key chain size that are 2"-4" to gigantic 16"-24" and of course sizes in between. All of the products come with a very informative information card. In addition to the plushes they also have other merchandise such as mugs, earrings, hats, pillows, and more. One of GIANTmicrobes most popular products is COVID-19. There is a whole pull down menu for all of the Covid merchandise. 

I want to highlight the original size, roughly 5"- 8"  COVID-19 Coronavirus Disease 2019 (SARS-CoV-2). The Covid-19 plush is soft. GIANTmicrobes definitely uses quality materials and the construction of the plushes is excellent. Look at this cute little microbe. To care for your microbe use TLC. All plushes are ONLY surface washable with a sponge and mild soap. 

This is what is written on the Information Card:

"FACTS: Cities are locked down, schools and businesses are closed, economies quiver and thousands of people are quarantined. The World Health Organization declares a global pandemic. This is the face of the coronavirus disease named COVID-19.

Identified in 2019 in China, COVID-19 quickly spread around the world during 2020. Spreading along with it: confusion, rumors and fear. Even in 2021, much about this virus remains unclear. Compared to the seasonal flu, COVID-19 is more contagious and has a higher fatality rate. Scientists and public health experts scramble to confront it with 21st century therapies and vaccines. Meanwhile, governments “go medieval” by closing borders and isolating citizens inside their tainted towns. What should you do when a mysterious microbe comes knocking and the threat of a modern day plague is in the air? Start by staying calm and learning the facts.

The name COVID-19 stands for coronavirus and disease. Corona is for its crown-like protein spikes. The virus itself is named SARS-CoV-2. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, jumping from animals to humans. Many originate in bats. SARS was transmitted by civets, MERS by camels, and COVID-19 likely by animals sold in wildlife food markets. With contagious microbes, you are often at the mercy of nature and the interconnectedness of our world.

COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person through respiratory droplets carried in coughs or sneezes. It may also be transmitted by touching your mouth, eyes or nose after touching contaminated metal, plastic and other hard surfaces on which a virus can survive the longest. People are most contagious when showing signs of sickness, yet the virus can spread before symptoms occur. Symptoms may appear 2 to 14 days after exposure and can include loss of smell, fever, cough and shortness of breath. Some have no symptoms at all. The best way to prevent illness is to minimize exposure with common-sense measures. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth. Stay home when sick. Cover your cough and sneeze with a tissue. Disinfect frequently touched surfaces. Wash your hands often with soap and water. Wear a face mask to help protect yourself, protect others and slow the spread of COVID-19.

Microbes are remarkable and mostly good - vital to our bodies and our planet. However, when it comes to the struggle against flu, measles, black death, malaria and other infectious diseases such as COVID-19, it is human wits versus microbe genes. If we want to triumph, we must think clearly, learn, prepare and respect the microbial world."

You may ask, "Why would you want a Covid-19 microbe? 

• Well, Covid has been a HUGE part of our lives since the beginning of 2000 and it continues. 
• You can purchase one and put it away for safe keeping and in 50 years bring it out and WOW the future generations, lol. 
• GIANTmicrobes are just FUN to have and collect!
• If you are in the health care profession this Covid-19 microbe would be a wonderful addition to your practice or office. 
• This cute Covid-19 plush would make a great gift. 
• Your child is sure to love this cute Covid-19 plush and they will learn too. The Information Card is very informative. 
• Once you purchase the Covid-19 plush you will have a hard time not purchasing more GIANTmicrobes, lol.

Each GIANTmicrobes plush has an identifier tag attached. Great idea! 

There is nothing cute about this Covid-19!

After this tiny microbe attacks your body the consequences

can be severe, frightening, and deadly.  

This image from the American Society of Microbiology shows the structure of the coronavirus, also known as COVID-19.

On the other hand, this Covid-19 is too cute!

Coronavirus Covid-19

At the bottom of the GIANTmicrobes.com homepage you will find a 

section entitled ENTERTAINMENT. One of the options is Cartoons. 

So relatable. 

You will have to check out all of the Covid related plushes and products. My daughters ages 19, 16, and 14 first discovered GIANTmicrobes at a local store. They were so excited to show me their purchases once they got home. Of course, everyone wanted to get on the GIANTmicrobes.com site to see everything they had. We were quite impressed with the wide range of plushes from common body parts such as the brain and uterus to mental health conditions such as depression and anxiety. And for the more mature  purchaser you can find STD's. Yup, you sure can. GIANTmicrobes comes out with new products about every six weeks or in groups every quarter. Do you have an idea for a plush? The company is always open to suggestions. 

                  Disclaimer:  I received this complimentary product in exchange for my honest opinion.