What is Corona Virus (Covid-19) ?
Corona virus disease (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by a recently detected new virus.
Most people in the grip of Covid-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover from the disease without any special treatment.
The Corona virus is a large virus family that spreads from simple colds and colds to many serious diseases such as mars and sars.
How does Covid-19 (corona virus) spread
The virus of Covid-19 disease is spread by droplets that are caused by coughing, spraying or breathing of an infected person. These drops are very heavy, so they do not stay in the air for long and immediately fall on the floor or surface.
If you are very close to someone who is suffering from Covid-19, then you can also get infected by breathing. If you touch an infected surface and then touch the eyes, nose or mouth, then you can become infected with it.
Symptoms of Covid-19 -
The Covid-19 virus affects different people in different ways. Most of the infected people have mild to moderate symptoms and are cured without being admitted to hospital.
More common symptoms:
• fever
• dry cough
• fatigue
Less common symptoms:
• itching and pain
• sore throat
• diarrhea
• Conjunctivitis
• Headache
Not having taste or smell
• Scratches on skin or discoloration of fingers or toes.
Severe symptoms of Covid-19:-
• difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
• chest pain or pressure
• Can not speak or walk
If you notice severe symptoms, see a doctor as soon as possible. Always call your doctor or call before going to the hospital.
People who are healthy and are seeing few symptoms of the virus, then they should try to keep themselves completely healthy at home.
After being infected with the virus, it usually takes 5-6 days for its symptoms to appear. However, in some cases it may take up to 14 days for symptoms to appear.
To prevent the Covid-19 from spreading:
By keeping knowledge of the facts and adopting necessary precautions, you can protect yourself and those around you. Follow the advice given by the local public health agency.
• Wash hands frequently. To wash hands, use a hand rub with soap and water or alcohol.
• If someone is coughing or sneezing, keep a proper distance from it.
• Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
• When coughing or sneezing, cover your nose and mouth with elbow or tissue paper.
• If you are not feeling well, stay home.
• If you have fever, cough, and have trouble breathing, go to the doctor. Call in advance.
• Follow the instructions of the local health authority.
If you do not go to the hospital / clinic without need, health care services can work much better which you and others keep safe.
WHO Guidelines on COVID-19
When to use mask-
A healthy person should wear a mask only when he / she is looking after a suspected 2019-Novel Corona Virus
You should apply a mask if you cough and sneeze.
Applying a mask will only work if you are thoroughly cleaning your hands with alcohol-containing hand sanitizer or soap.
If you are wearing a mask, then you must have complete knowledge of its use and proper disposal.
Caution in catering
Use different knives and chopping boards for raw meats and cooked food.
You should wash your hands thoroughly before and after cooking.
TREATMENT OF COVID-19
⦁ So far no vaccine or medicine has been made specifically for Covid-19.
⦁ Cures are being found that will be tried with clinical trials.
⦁ Self care.
⦁ If you are feeling ill, then rest, eat fluids, and eat nutritious food. Stay in a separate room from other family members and if possible, use the bathroom separately. Clean and disinfect surfaces that are being frequently touched.
⦁ All the people of the house should adopt a healthy lifestyle. Eat properly, get full sleep, be active and communicate with your people from the phone or internet. In difficult circumstances, children need more love and attention than adults. As much as possible, maintain a regular routine.
⦁ It is normal to feel sad, tense or confused in times of trouble. It can be helpful to talk to trusted people, such as friends or family. If you are feeling nervous, talk to a health worker or counselor.
⦁ Medical treatment
⦁ People who are healthy and are seeing few symptoms of the virus, then they should remain isolated. Also, call the health care organization or Kovid-19 phone number for advice.
⦁ If you have fever, cough, and have trouble breathing, go to the doctor. Call in advance.
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