CORONA VIRUS OR COVID-19
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BACKGROUND
Ever since the novel coronavirus or COVID-19 was first reported from China's Wuhan city, the virus has spread to more than 127countries and territories around the world with 1,87,689 confirmed cases and 7,494 deaths so far, according to Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) W.H.O. has declared the virus as a global pandemic.
According to Ministry of health and family welfare
Total number of Active COVID 2019 cases across India : 171
Total number of Deaths due to COVID 2019 across India : 4
The Ministry of Health has developed the following do’s and don’ts to educate the public on how to avoid contracting the disease.
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS DISEASE (COVID-19)?
This is a highly infectious disease caused by the new Coronavirus (COVID-19). It is spread from person-to-person through sneezing, or coughing (droplets infection), human to human contact and contact with contaminated surfaces.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
• Fever • Cough • Sore throat • Difficulty in breathing
• Other flu like symptoms like running nose, sneezing and body weakness.
WHAT MUST BE DONE TO PROTECT ONE’S SELF (THINGS TO DO)
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or, use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- This will remove the virus if it is on your hands.
- Cover your mouth and nose with tissue or a handkerchief when coughing and sneezing.
- Throw away the used tissue immediately and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub.
- The handkerchief must be washed by yourself daily and ironed with a hot iron. In this way, you protect others from any virus released through coughs and sneezes.
- Maintain reasonable distance between yourself and someone who is coughing, sneezing (at least 1 meter apart). Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus and you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself. If you have fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, seek medical care immediately.
- If possible, call a health worker and alert them about your condition. Always follow the guidance of your health care worker.
- People with flu-like symptoms should use face masks to cover the nose and mouth and stay home in a well-ventilated room.
WHAT MUST NOT BE DONE
- AVOID HAND-SHAKING AND HUGGING AT ALL TIMES.
- Avoid close contact with people who are visibly sick with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sneeze).
- When sick with flu-like symptoms avoid going to public places, offices and public gatherings. Remain at home to avoid infecting others.
- You do not need to wear medical masks if you do not have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sneezing or running nose.
- Don’t take self-medication such as antibiotics.
- Do NOT spit in public. Find a secluded place like toilets or pit latrines in which to spit.
- Delay travel to countries that currently have many patients with Coronavirus disease.
- If you MUST travel, please follow the above protective measures.
- Avoid travel if you have flu-like symptoms. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6
