Coronavirus(Covid-19)

Coronavirus(Covid-19)

WHO characterizes COVID-19 as a pandemic

Pandemic is not a word to use lightly or carelessly. It is a word that, if misused, can cause unreasonable fear, or unjustified acceptance that the fight is over, leading to unnecessary suffering and death.

As of today’s reports, the global number of confirmed cases of COVID-19 has surpassed 2,475,723. As we mark this sombre moment, the World Health Organization (WHO) reminds all countries and communities that the spread of this virus can be significantly slowed or even reversed through the implementation of robust containment and control activities. 

China and other countries are demonstrating that spread of the virus can be slowed and impact reduced through the use of universally applicable actions, such as working across society to identify people who are sick, bringing them to care, following up on contacts, preparing hospitals and clinics to manage a surge in patients, and training health workers.

WHO calls on all countries to continue efforts that have been effective in limiting the number of cases and slowing the spread of the virus. 

Protect yourself and your community from getting and spreading respiratory illnesses like coronavirus disease 2019. Everyone has a role to play in getting ready and staying healthy.

In the face of increasingly widespread fears of a COVID-19 pandemic, what concrete steps can a person take right now to prevent the infection?
This Special Feature is a practical guide that describes the best ways to avoid a respiratory infection at home, at work, at school, and while traveling. Coronaviruses, COVID-19 appears to spread mostly through respiratory droplets (when a sick person coughs, for example) and close contact.

During day-to-day activities, people can take the following measures to prevent infection, in accordance with WHO guidelines.

• Clean the hands regularly with an alcohol-based sanitizer, or wash them with soap and water.
• Clean surfaces — such as kitchen seats and work desks — regularly with disinfectant.
• Avoid crowded areas when going out, for people over 60 years old and people with any underlying health problems.
• Try to avoid close contact with people who display flu-like symptoms, including coughing and sneezing.
• Regularly clean work surfaces and objects in continual use, such as phones and computer keyboards.
• keeping at least 1 meter’s distance from people who are coughing or sneezing
• Anyone with a fever or cough should avoid traveling.
• Anyone who develops symptoms on a flight should inform the crew immediately and, once home, contact a health professional and tell them about the locations visited.

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Symptoms

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is characterized by mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. Illness can be more severe for some people and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties.

More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.

                       1.Runny nose

                     2.Sore throat

                     3.Cough

                     4.Fever

                     5.Difficulty breathing (severe cases)

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) Treatments

There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe.

SELF CARE

If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you’ve recovered. You can relieve your symptoms if you:

rest and sleep

keep warm

drink plenty of liquids

use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough

Medical treatments

If you develop a fever and cough – stay at home until you’ve recovered and at least for 14 days in order to keep others healthy.If you feel unwell, stay home and call your doctor or a local health professional.

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