What Is Corona Virus?
Corona is a large group
of viruses which can infect both humans and animals with cold-related diseases.
The intensity of the infection ranges from common colds to acute respiratory
syndrome.
However, the new strain
of Coronavirus, called 2019-nCoV, is a novel virus to humans. So the information
related to the disease, including symptoms and means of treatment is limited.
The CDC, in cooperation
with WHO and international experts, are working to combat the virus.
What are the Symptoms of
the Coronavirus?
- Coughing
- Fever
- Shortness
of breath
- Pneumonia
- Vomiting
- Diarrhoea
In advanced cases, the
patient can have serious complications that can result in death, such as:
- Severe
Pneumonia
- Kidney
Failure
How is the Coronavirus
Transmitted?
- Direct
contact with an infected patient.
- Droplets
from patient’s coughing and sneezing
- Contact
with patient’s belongings followed by touching your nose or mouth
Precautions:
- Keep
your hands clean at all times. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands
with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitizer WHY? Washing
your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills
viruses that may be on your hands.
- Maintain
at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing
or sneezing. WHY: When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid
droplets from their nose or mouth may contain the virus. If you are too
close, you can breathe in the droplets, including COVID-19 virus
(Coronavirus) if the person coughing has the disease.
- Avoid
touching eyes, nose and mouth WHY? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick
up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes,
nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter the body and make you sick.
- People
coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social
distance, but not mix with a crowd. WHY: Will decrease chances of spread
and keep everyone safe.
- Ensure
that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering
mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing.
You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow. Then
dispose of the used tissue immediately. WHY: Droplets spread virus. By
following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from
viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
- Stay
informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official
channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media: National and
local authorities will have the most up to date information.
Stay indoors if you feel
unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing.
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