CORONA VIRUS infection
I know that there are millions of articles explaining about corona. But, what I noticed is that there are many more which spread unnecessary fear or fake information.
I am writing this to explain some of the very basic things about this outbreak and how to try to be safe and avoid spreading it.
Main points about Corona Virus-
- This virus basically gives flu or pneumonia like other viruses.
- There are reports telling that this virus might cause anosmia/ hyponosmia (i.e. loss or reduction of sense of smell) as the only symptom.
- The real number are not known yet and there might be completely healthy people spreading it.
- Long term effects will likely come in light as time passes.
- The mortality is liw thats why the spread is more. If a virus has high mortality then the infected person will have less time to spread. But in case of Corona, incubation period is long and mortality is low- both making it easy to spread.
- Researches are going on about vaccine and medicine to treat it. FDA has recently approved chloroquine for it.
Prevention (How can we help???)
Prevention is always better then cure. Remember, this is the time to act smart and not to show bravery roaming around and telling that nothing will happen. Main things that we can do-
- Cancel all unnecessary travel, even to market. Go as less as possible.
- Even if u go out keep 1-2 meter distance from the other person.
- Dont touch anything unnecessary like stairs railing, payment counter, ATM machine, etc etc.
- Do not touch your face when out.
- Wash hands as soon as you come back home.
- Avoid meeting ur elder parents or anyone elder in home without washing hands and changing clothes.
- Help other elders, do not take them out. Try to help them getting their stuffs when you go out for yours. Do not unnecessary pile up things at home- no panic buying!!!
- Eat more healthy food to boost your immune system. If immune system is strong, this virus might pass just like any other flu.
- Self isolate and get checked if you are symptomatic.
Lets break the chain and win over it together!!!
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