What is Coronavirus? ( Covid-19 , SARS-02 )

 

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

 Most people that are infected will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. 

People who are most at risk are older people, and others with underlying medical such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer, and more are more likely to develop serious illness. 

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads which we will go into more detail below.

What to do to keep yourself and others safe from COVID-19 ?

Keep at least 1 metre distance between you and others. 

-The further away the better.

 Make wearing a mask a normal part of being around other people. 

-The appropriate use, storage and cleaning or disposal are essential to make masks as effective as possible. -Make sure it covers both your nose, mouth and chin. 

How to make your environment safer

 Avoid the 3Cs: spaces that are closed, crowded or involve close contact.

 -The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. 

Meet people outside

-Outdoor gatherings are safer than indoor ones, particularly if indoor spaces are small and without outdoor air coming in. 

Avoid crowded or indoor settings

 -But if you can’t, then take precautions: ● Open a window. Increase the amount of ‘natural ventilation’ when indoors. ● Wear a mask (see above for more details).

Don't forget the basic of good hygiene

Regularly and throughly clean your hands

-This eliminates germs including viruses that may be on your hands.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth 

-Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses.

 Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze

-Then dispose of the used tissue immediately into a closed bin and wash your hands.

 Clean and disinfect surfaces frequently

 -Such as door handles, faucets and phone screens.

How to wash your hands properly :

SANITIZING KEEPS THE VIRUS AWAY !

What to do if you feel unwell?

 Know the full range of symptoms of COVID-19 

-The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Other symptoms that are less common and may affect some patients include loss of taste or smell, aches and pains, headache, sore throat, nasal congestion, red eyes, diarrhea, or a skin rash.

Stay home and self-isolate even if you have minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover 

-Call your healthcare provider or hotline for advice.

-Have someone bring you supplies.

 -If you need to leave your house or have someone near you, wear a medical mask to avoid infecting others. 

If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

 -Call by telephone first, if you can and follow the directions of your local health authority.