How to protect yourself from Coronavirus?
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Coronavirus ( COVID-19) is an acute viral disease that causes infections of the nose, throat, and lungs.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases spreads rapidly around the world and therefore one of the most top-notch questions asked by many are: how to prevent yourself from Coronavirus?
Signs and Symptoms of COVID-19
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
- fever.
- dry cough.
- tiredness.
Less common symptoms:
- aches and pains.
- sore throat.
- diarrhea.
- conjunctivitis.
- headache.
- loss of taste or smell.
- a rash on the skin, or discoloration of fingers or toes.
Serious symptoms:
- difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
- chest pain or pressure.
- loss of speech or movement.
Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.
How COVID-19 spreads?
This virus is extremely contagious and can spread easily from person to person. The COVID-19 can live in the air up to 24 hours and up to 3 days on plastic and stainless steel.
- You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person.
- You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
- You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.
Who is at risk for getting Coronavirus?
- People aged 65 and over
- People with compromised immune systems
- People with severe underlying medical conditions
- Per CDC guidelines everyone is at risk
How to Prevent Coronavirus?
There are simple steps to protect yourself from the infection:
- Regularly wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% of alcohol if soap and water are not available.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- Avoid being around people who are sick.
- Put distance between yourself and other people ( 6 ft per recommendation).
- Sneeze and cough into tissues or the crook of your elbow
- Throw used tissues in the trash
- Control temperature and humidity levels in your home
- Ventilate the premises more often
- Regularly clean household and work surfaces and objects such as toys, toilets, phones, electronics, door handles, bedside tables, remote control with a disinfectant.
- Get good night sleep
- Follow the well-balanced diet
- Hydrate and Replenish yourself.
- Exercise regularly to boost your immune system
Health and intellect are the two blessings of life. Menander
