Wednesday 11 March 2020

Coronavirus: Dos and Don’ts―Share if You Care!




“Fear, left unchecked, can spread like a virus.” ―Lish McBride, Necromancing the Stone


Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) has become a global menace throwing several challenges and myths. For the first time, the World Health Organization (WHO) declared COVID-19 disease to be a pandemic. It has created apprehensions among the people. Adding fuel to the fire, the international media hyped it. In this post, I will outline the dos and don’ts to protect yourself from this pandemic.   


What is Coronavirus?

The dramatic spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) has disrupted lives, livelihoods, communities, and businesses worldwide. It is a highly infectious disease spread from person-to-person through sneezing, or coughing, human to human contact and contact with contaminated surfaces. It attacks people with poor immunity. The signs and symptoms include fever, cough, sore throat, difficulty in breathing and other flu-like symptoms like running nose, sneezing and body weakness. The bad news is that there is no vaccine to prevent it currently. If this virus is not checked it will adversely affect people’s livelihoods and business continuity.


Things to Do

Here are the things to do. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or, use an alcohol-based hand rub. This will remove the virus if it is on your hands. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or a handkerchief when coughing and sneezing. Throw away the used tissue immediately and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. The handkerchief must be washed by yourself daily and ironed with a hot iron. In this way, you protect others from any virus released through coughs and sneezes. Maintain a reasonable distance between yourself and someone who is coughing, sneezing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Hands touch many surfaces that can be contaminated with the virus and you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself. If you have fever, cough, and difficulty in breathing, seek medical care immediately. If possible, call a health worker and alert them about your condition. Always follow the guidance of your health care worker. People with flu-like symptoms should use face masks to cover the nose and mouth and stay home in a well-ventilated room. If you are caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever you are encouraged to use a face mask to cover your nose and mouth for personal protection. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs/handles, car doors, elevator buttons, etc. daily with a regular household disinfectant or soap and water. All travelers coming from countries affected by the Coronavirus disease should follow the guidance given by health workers at the airport and other border entry points.


Things not to Do

Here are some don’ts. Avoid close contact with people who are visibly sick with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sneeze). When sick with flu-like symptoms avoid going to public places, offices, and public gatherings. Remain at home to avoid infecting others. You do not need to wear medical masks if you do not have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sneezing or running nose. Don’t take self-medication such as antibiotics. Don’t spit in public. Find a secluded place like toilets or pit latrines in which to spit. Delay travel to countries that currently have many patients with Coronavirus disease. Avoid travel if you have flu-like symptoms. Observe these dos and don’ts to keep away from this disease.

The integrated and coordinated efforts from all stakeholders including health officials, public servants and business communities are essential to mitigate the risk and impact of this unprecedented global health emergency.

References
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
https://www.amazon.com/See-Light-You-Spiritual-Mindfulness/dp/1949003132


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1 comment:

  1. Maddali Laxmi Swetha12 March 2020 at 07:13

    Excellent Article!

    Generally, shaking hands are common in some places, events, etc

    One cannot avoid…….

    Also sanitizer is recommend but in form of clearing hands with this liquid.

    According to my point, I feel hand sanitizer should be avoided.

    My MBA Classmate – She uses only sanitizer to clean her hands after lunch but never use to go and wash hands with water.

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