Corona virus and Preventive measures

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans. A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. The new, or novel coronavirus, now called 2019-nCoV, was detected after the first reported case in Wuhan, China in December 2019. 💁🏻‍♂

You can watch the video by WHO to know more 👇

People with 2019-nCoV infection, the flu, or a cold typically develop respiratory symptoms such as 💁🏻‍♂

🤒 Fever
😫 Tiredness
🤧 Dry Cough
👃 Runny Nose
🤢 Sore Throat
💩 Diarrhea
😐 Breathing Difficulties

It can be difficult to identify the disease based on symptoms alone. In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early.

Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans. A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. The new, or novel coronavirus, now called 2019-nCoV, was detected after the first reported case in Wuhan, China in December 2019. 💁🏻‍♂

You can watch the video by WHO to know more 👇

People with 2019-nCoV infection, the flu, or a cold typically develop respiratory symptoms such as 💁🏻‍♂

🤒 Fever
😫 Tiredness
🤧 Dry Cough
👃 Runny Nose
🤢 Sore Throat
💩 Diarrhea
😐 Breathing Difficulties

It can be difficult to identify the disease based on symptoms alone. In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early.

Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Even in areas experiencing outbreaks, meat products can be safely consumed if these items are cooked thoroughly and properly handled during food preparations

❌ Sick animals and animals that have died of diseased should not be eaten

✅ Use different chopping boards and knives for raw meat and cooked foods

✅ Wash your hand between handling raw and cooked foods

❌Avoid Travel if you have a fever and cough

❌Avoid close contact with people suffering from a fever and cough

✅Frequently clean hands using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water

Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth

✅When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw the tissue away immediately and wash hands

✅If you chose to wear a face mask, be sure to cover mouth an nose , avoid touching mask once it’s on

✅Immediately discard the single-use mask after each use and wash hands after removing masks

✅If you become sick while traveling, inform crew and seek medical care early

✅If you seek medical attention, share travel history with your health care provider

✅Eat only well-cooked food

❌Avoid spitting in public

❌Avoid close contact and travel with animals that are sick.

COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates?

From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus.

There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water.

Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease

Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites.

To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Also, avoid close contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing.

Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?

No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer.

Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?

UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation.

Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?

No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations.

Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus.

Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria.

The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment.

However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible.

Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus.

There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections.

Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?

People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.

WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene.

Is it safe to receive parcel or letters from China or Other Countries?

It’s safe people recessing packages from China or Postal / Parcels since they are no risk for contracting the new coronavirus, from previous analyses we know coronavirus do not survive long on objects, such as letters or packages.