COVID-19... : THE KILLER
- LYKA
- Mar 27, 2020
- 2 min read
As we all are going through harder times nowadays because of the corona virus... So, it is important for us to have some of the basic information about the dangerous disease.
Here you will get some of the knowledge about COVID -19
"THE ART OF MEDICINE CONSISTS IN AMUSING THE PATIENT WHILE THE NATURE CURES THE DISEASE"
WHAT IS COVID-19...?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered novel corona virus.
The patients affected from this disease will suffer sort of respiratory problems followed by serious illness.
SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19 :
The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.
Common symptoms include:
fever
tiredness
dry cough.
Other symptoms include:
shortness of breath
aches and pains
sore throat
and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.
HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?
COVID-19 spreads mainly by droplets produced as a result of coughing or sneezing of a COVID-19 infected person-
Direct contact - It spreads mainly with the close contact with infected patient (within one Metre of the infected person), especially if they do not cover their face when coughing or sneezing.
Indirect contact - The droplets produced by coughing or sneezing survive on surfaces and clothes for many days. Therefore, touching any such infected surface or cloth and then touching one’s mouth, nose or eyes can transmit the disease.
Some people with the infection, but without any serious symptoms can also spread the disease.
"The key to overcome crisis is patience, courage, self-discipline, adaptation and alertness."
Key messages to spread for prevention of COVID-19..
1-PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING:
a)Avoid Gatherings
b)Maintain a safe distance ( 1 M approx ) c) Stay at home
d) Avoid physical contact ( handshakes ,hugs, etc.)
2- PRACTICE GOOD HYGEINE:
a)Wash your hands frequently with soap and water-
After coming home from outside or meeting other people especially if they are ill.
After having touched your face, coughing or sneezing.
Before preparing food, eating or feeding children.
Before and after using toilet, cleaning etc.
YOU MAY ALL GET A BRIEF KNOWLEDGE ABOUT COVID-19 THROUGH THIS ARTICLE.
GOLDEN STEPS TO WASH YOUR HANDS-
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