What is Coronavirus? And how To Protect Himself
Hi everyone, we're sure that by now most of you have heard all about the coronavirus but instead of panicking about it there are a few things that you can do to protect yourself.
Fets talk a little bit about what it is. So the coronavirus or the COVID-19 is a flu like virus that first started out in Wuhan, china and was recently declared a pandemic and as of now there is no cure for it. As of the second week of march there have been around 170k cases. Of this number 77k have recovered and been discharged but there have also been 6k deaths.
So that means that around 80k people still test positive for it and have not recovered completely. Countries that have been hit worst by it right now are China, italy, south korea and iran. Within India there have been about 114 recorded cases of which 13 people have recovered and there have been 2 deaths.
The remaining people still test positive for it. People who might be more affected by it are the elderly or people with health issues like diabetes, heart conditions or respiratory conditions. And ofcourse people who have traveled to countries that have a high rate of coronavirus infections are also at quite a high risk as well. Luckily, the one piece of good news is that there are very few cases of coronavirus within children so it doesn't seem to be affecting them too badly.
Symptoms can start out quite mild like a runny nose, a sore throat, a dry cough or fever but it can escalate to breathlessness and pneumonia as well. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms and you've traveled to a country that's been affected by the coronavirus or you've been in contact with someone who's traveled to one of them, make sure to get tested and make sure to call the hospital in advance so that they know that you're coming.
For now here are a few things you can do to stay safe and healthy. The most important thing that you can do is to wash your hands frequently. You should wash them before preparing food, before and after eating, before and after using the toilet and especially if you're someone who takes public transport.
You can count to 20 while washing to make sure that youre doing it right. Wash your palms, the back of each hand, in between each finger, wash each finger as well, wash under your nails and upto your wrists as well. Avoiding large public gatherings and crowded rooms is key at a time like this. Remember not to touch your face at all especially not your nose, eyes or mouth.
Try not to hug people or even shake hands at a time like this. Its better to stick to a namaste or a verbal greeting. Keep a distance of at least 1 meter or 3 feet away from someone who's coughing or sneezing to make sure the germs don't spread and enter your system. Cough and sneeze with other people in mind.
Makes sure cough into a tissue and cover your entire nose and mouth while coughing and then throw the tissue out immediately. If you don't have easy access to a tissue then make sure to cough into your elbow or your shoulder instead. Take vitamin C tablets or zinc supplements to boost your immune system and keep you safe. Try to keep healthy in general by drinking enough water, eating healthy food and getting plenty of sleep. It's really important not to panic at a time like this so remember to stay calm, follow these tips and share them with some friends and family as well to stay healthy and happy. Until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs.
What is CORONAVIRUS AND How to PROTECT YOURSELF The Centers forDisease Control and Prevention CDC. The expert body on coronavirus has released guidance for general public and healthcare professionals on the symptoms of the virus.
A person could be at risk if they have any or all of the following. Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness. Such as coughing or difficulty breathing after traveling to Wuhan or having close contact with someone who is ill and is now under investigation for the virusin the past two weeks. Fever or symptoms of lower respiratory illness after having close contact in the past two weeks with someone who's been confirmed to have the virus. The CDC defined close contact as being within about 6 feet (1.8 meters) or within the room or care area of a person with the coronavirus for a prolonged periodwithout appropriate protective clothing or having direct contactwith the infectious secretions of a person with the viruswithout protective clothing. Coronaviruses are particularly dangerous for people who have weaker immune systems, like young children and older adults. To protect yourself from the virus. Try to avoid contactwith people who display symptoms similar to those of pneumonia or the common cold by coughing or a runny nose. Don't touch your eyes nose or mouthwith unwashed hands.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when possible. Avoid animals and animal markets. The only current treatment for coronavirus being offered is supportive in nature. If you notice any of these symptoms and conditions. Please contact your nearest professional healthcare setup. Help spread this information to everyone.
Fets talk a little bit about what it is. So the coronavirus or the COVID-19 is a flu like virus that first started out in Wuhan, china and was recently declared a pandemic and as of now there is no cure for it. As of the second week of march there have been around 170k cases. Of this number 77k have recovered and been discharged but there have also been 6k deaths.
So that means that around 80k people still test positive for it and have not recovered completely. Countries that have been hit worst by it right now are China, italy, south korea and iran. Within India there have been about 114 recorded cases of which 13 people have recovered and there have been 2 deaths.
The remaining people still test positive for it. People who might be more affected by it are the elderly or people with health issues like diabetes, heart conditions or respiratory conditions. And ofcourse people who have traveled to countries that have a high rate of coronavirus infections are also at quite a high risk as well. Luckily, the one piece of good news is that there are very few cases of coronavirus within children so it doesn't seem to be affecting them too badly.
Symptoms can start out quite mild like a runny nose, a sore throat, a dry cough or fever but it can escalate to breathlessness and pneumonia as well. If you're experiencing any of these symptoms and you've traveled to a country that's been affected by the coronavirus or you've been in contact with someone who's traveled to one of them, make sure to get tested and make sure to call the hospital in advance so that they know that you're coming.
For now here are a few things you can do to stay safe and healthy. The most important thing that you can do is to wash your hands frequently. You should wash them before preparing food, before and after eating, before and after using the toilet and especially if you're someone who takes public transport.
You can count to 20 while washing to make sure that youre doing it right. Wash your palms, the back of each hand, in between each finger, wash each finger as well, wash under your nails and upto your wrists as well. Avoiding large public gatherings and crowded rooms is key at a time like this. Remember not to touch your face at all especially not your nose, eyes or mouth.
Try not to hug people or even shake hands at a time like this. Its better to stick to a namaste or a verbal greeting. Keep a distance of at least 1 meter or 3 feet away from someone who's coughing or sneezing to make sure the germs don't spread and enter your system. Cough and sneeze with other people in mind.
Makes sure cough into a tissue and cover your entire nose and mouth while coughing and then throw the tissue out immediately. If you don't have easy access to a tissue then make sure to cough into your elbow or your shoulder instead. Take vitamin C tablets or zinc supplements to boost your immune system and keep you safe. Try to keep healthy in general by drinking enough water, eating healthy food and getting plenty of sleep. It's really important not to panic at a time like this so remember to stay calm, follow these tips and share them with some friends and family as well to stay healthy and happy. Until next time stay tuned and stay Glamrs.
What is CORONAVIRUS AND How to PROTECT YOURSELF The Centers forDisease Control and Prevention CDC. The expert body on coronavirus has released guidance for general public and healthcare professionals on the symptoms of the virus.
A person could be at risk if they have any or all of the following. Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness. Such as coughing or difficulty breathing after traveling to Wuhan or having close contact with someone who is ill and is now under investigation for the virusin the past two weeks. Fever or symptoms of lower respiratory illness after having close contact in the past two weeks with someone who's been confirmed to have the virus. The CDC defined close contact as being within about 6 feet (1.8 meters) or within the room or care area of a person with the coronavirus for a prolonged periodwithout appropriate protective clothing or having direct contactwith the infectious secretions of a person with the viruswithout protective clothing. Coronaviruses are particularly dangerous for people who have weaker immune systems, like young children and older adults. To protect yourself from the virus. Try to avoid contactwith people who display symptoms similar to those of pneumonia or the common cold by coughing or a runny nose. Don't touch your eyes nose or mouthwith unwashed hands.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when possible. Avoid animals and animal markets. The only current treatment for coronavirus being offered is supportive in nature. If you notice any of these symptoms and conditions. Please contact your nearest professional healthcare setup. Help spread this information to everyone.
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