DO YOU KNOW THESE ABOUT COVID-19???

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COVID-19 is the disease caused by an infection of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, first identified in the city of Wuhan, in China's Hubei province in December 2019. COVID-19 was previously known as 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) respiratory disease before the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the official name as COVID-19 in February 2020.

The SARS-CoV-2 virus belongs to the family of viruses called coronaviruses, which also includes the viruses that cause the common cold, and the viruses that cause more serious infections such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), which was caused by SARS-CoV in 2002, and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), which was caused by MERS-CoV in 2012. Like the other coronaviruses, the SARS-CoV-2 virus primarily causes respiratory tract infections, and the severity of the COVID-19 disease can range from mild to fatal. Serious illness from the infection is caused by the onset of pneumonia and acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS).

SYMPTOMS :-

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 include dry cough, fever, and shortness of breath. It is thought that symptoms can appear between 2-14 days after exposure although there have been isolated cases which suggest this may be longer. If you develop symptoms, you should stay at home to prevent the spread of the disease into the community. Wearing a facemask will help prevent the spread of the disease to others.

Update: March 10, 2020 -- According to the latest research published in the Annals of Internal Medicine (March 10, 2020), the median incubation period is estimated to be 5 days, and almost all (~98%) patients who have been infected will develop symptoms within 12 days. 

Update: April 14, 2020 -- A new study suggests losing your sense of smell and taste is an early sign of COVID-19.

TRANSMISSION:-

The SARS-CoV-2 virus is thought to spread from person-to-person via: 

1.droplet transmission (large respiratory droplets that people sneeze, cough or drip)

2.aerosol transmission (when someone coughs or sneezes in the room)

3.contact transmission (touching a contaminated surface then touching your mouth, nose or eyes)

4.direct transmission (kissing, shaking hands etc.)

RISK FACTORS:-

Scientists are still researching risk factors for COVID-19 but data from China CDC suggest that the elderly, and people suffering from pre-existing medical conditions (such as heart disease, respiratory disease including asthma and COPD, or diabetes) have a higher risk of dying from the disease. There is research that suggests that smokers may be more susceptible to the SARS-CoV-2 virus. There is also evidence to suggest that people who use e-cigarettes (vaping) are at much higher risk of developing serious respiratory infections.

Update: March 16, 2020 -- A Chinese study claims to have found that people with type A blood may be more susceptible to the novel Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Update: March 22, 2016 -- CDC now includes people aged 65 years and older, people who live in a nursing home or long-term care facility, and people who are immunocompromised including those receiving cancer treatment as those who are at higher risk for severe illness. People with HIV may also be at higher risk of serious illness.

PREVENTION:-

The best way to prevent infection is to avoid exposure to the virus.

The most important way to prevent COVID-19 is to WASH YOUR HANDS.

Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water (lather for 20 seconds) OR use an alcohol based (at least 60%) hand sanitizer.

Other actions that help to prevent the spread of COVID-19:

1.avoid contact with others who are sick

2.avoid touching your mouth, nose, eyes or face

3.cover coughs and sneezes (into a tissue or into your elbow)

4.clean and disinfect surfaces (alcohol or bleach based cleaning solutions work best for coronaviruses)

5.facemasks will not protect you from COVID-19, but will help prevent the spread of the disease to others.

6.social distancing

7.self isolation

SOME IMPORTANT POINTS TO AVOID:-                                                                                            1. Postpone travel abroad for 2 years..

2. Do not eat outside food for 1 year..

3. Do not go to unnecessary marriage or other similar ceremony..

4. Do not take unnecessary travel trips..

 5. Do not go to a crowded place for at least 1 year..

6. Completely follow social distancing norms..

7. Stay away from a person who has  cough..

8. Keep the face mask on..

9. Be very careful in the current one week..

10. Do not let the any mess  around you..

11. Prefer vegetarian food..

12. Do not go to the Cinema, Mall, Crowded Market for 6 Months now.  If possible, Park, Party, etc. should also be avoided..

13. Increase immunity..

14. be very carefull while at Barber shop or at beauty Salon parlour..

15. Avoid Unnecessary Meetings, Always keep in mind Social Distancing..

16. The threat of CORONA is not going to end soon.

17. Dont wear belt, rings, wrist watch, when you go out. Watch is not required. Your mobile has got time.

18. No hand kerchief. Take sanitiser & tissue if required.

19. Don't bring the shoes into your house. Leave them outside.

20. Clean your hands & legs when you come home from outside.

21.when you feel you have come nearer to a suspected patient take a thorough bath.

                                                         

                                                STAY HOME STAY SAFE

                                                       --THANK YOU--