Corona Virus: What you need to know
An ongoing pandemic caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Identified for the first time in Wuhan, China in Dec 2019. WHO recognised it as a pandemic in Mar 2020. As of Mar 16, over 169,000 cases reported in more than 150 countries & territories.Death toll crossed 6,500; first confirmed death was on 9 Jan 2020 in Wuhan. Over 77,000 have recovered; but, the possibility of reinfection is reported. China, Japan have witnessed recovered patients testing positive again. The virus spread is spread from human to human similar to influenza. Mostly through respiratory droplets while coughing or sneezing.
Kerala govt has launched ‘break the chain’ campaign to fight COVID-19. It exhorts people to keep personal hygiene. Symptoms of Corona: fever, cough, shortness of breath. Solutions include regular handwashing, quarantine & safe distance. Keep at least one-meter safe distance from those with cough and sneeze.Immediate quarantine for the COVID-affected. Use face masks and tissue papers recommended by medical authorities.
Clean work desks every 3 hours; allow pregnant women to work from home. Oxygen therapy is the major treatment intervention for patients with severe COVID-19. Contact nearby Healthcare departments regarding any doubts. Follow WHO’s and UNICEF’s guidelines to battle the epidemic. Many countries including China & Italy declared a lockdown to fight the virus. The world economy has crashed following the pandemic. No vaccine or anti-viral treatment for COVID; researches are on.
