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Isn’t it startling, how one virus can change the entire world? Every day we hear events and conferences getting canceled not just in Asia but also in Europe and America. It is a nightmare that keeps ongoing. Public officials all around the world are urging people to take precautions, as being prepared is the only seemingly possible solution for the deadly coronavirus. There is so much more than it meets the eyes. So what can one do? How can one be prepared to avoid getting infected by Covid-19? Here is everything you possibly need to know:
What is Coronavirus?
Coronavirus is a family of viruses falling in the range from cold to MERS (Middle East Respiratory Syndrome). Now, not all viruses are deadly. Some cause disease. Covid-19 is one of those. It spawned a recent outbreak of respiratory illness. First identified in December 2019, in a town called Wuhan, in China. Today, it has been detected in over 100 countries, including the United States of America.
What are the Symptoms of Covid-19?
- Cough
- Fever
- Sore Throat
- Body Aches
- Shortness Of Breath
In some cases, it can also lead to severe respiratory problems like kidney failure and death.
What Should One ‘Do and Don’t Do’ To Avoid Getting Infected By Covid-19?
Coronavirus is most commonly spread through respiratory droplets when an infected person sneezes or coughs. The range of inhalation of such respiratory droplets is six feet. Another way of getting infected is by coming in contact with the virus particles through the outside surface. Now it is unclear how long can these particles survive outside the body. So how can you prevent Coronavirus? Here is what you need to do to protect yourself.
Do’s for preventing Covid-19
- Wash Your Hands: One should at least wash hands for 20 seconds, a couple of times a day. Do it repeatedly before cooking, eating, coughing, sneezing, using a bathroom, etc. You can use a disinfectant soap or a sanitizer but it must be at least 60% alcohol.
- Avoid Public Places: It is advisable to take extra precautions and avoid going to mass gatherings. Especially if you are a senior citizen or a person already suffering from preexisting conditions like heart diseases, diabetes, etc. As people who are 60 years or over are more likely to get infected by Covid-19.
- Reconsider Your Travel Plans: At least for time being, it is sensible to abstain from going to highly infected nations like China, Iran, South Korea, and Japan. The CDC (Centre for Disease Control) also advises against all nonessential travels to these nations.
- Be Prepared: It is far more important to be prepared than to wait for the unfortunate to happen. Keep supplies at home, in case someone is infected and needs to be quarantined immediately. This includes things like prescription medications, disinfectants to clean the house later, pain relievers, etc. It is also suggested to keep at least 2 weeks’ supply of food and water, in case things go out of hand.
- Seek Help: Don’t take fever and coughing lightly. Check with your doctor and seek help as early as possible.
- Cover Up While Sneezing Or Coughing: Always cover your nose and a mouth while sneezing or coughing. Use a tissue and immediately dispose of it in a covered bin.
- Wear A Mask: Do wear a mask properly, if you suspect you are infected by Covid-19. It will mitigate the risk of giving the virus to others.
Don’t ’s for preventing Covid-19
- Don’t touch your face: Somehow if you come in contact with coronavirus particles, they can enter your body via mouth, eyes, and nose. Thus, it is suggested not to touch them.
- Don’t wear a mask unless you are sick: Although wearing a mask will help others from getting effected if you are infected by the virus, but won’t really help you a lot if you are healthy. With growing panic, the demand for protective masks has gone so high that it has created a sort of shortage in the market. Thus it is advised to leave it for people who actually need it.
- Don’t Panic: With growing news, and wide social media coverage, people are worrying far more than they really need to. In fact, public health officials are still saying that the risk of getting infected with coronavirus is low. The best one can do is to stay calm, take precautions and be prepared.
- Don’t Travel: If you suspect you have a virus, isolate yourself. Contact your doctor. Make an appointment but avoid using any form of public transportation.
- Isolate Yourself: Avoid all types of contacts with family, friends, animals, and people in general if you think you are infected. It is highly recommended to stay away from your pets in such cases. You should stay in a separate room, use a separate bathroom, etc.
- Don’t Use Antibiotics: We have a tendency to go for antibiotics when we feel sick. But by nature antibiotics are only effective on disease caused by bacteria. Which obviously is not useful here. Coronavirus is a virus after-all.
Though the proper cure to this epidemic is still to be found, I can only say that the most important thing in the current scenario is to Stay Calm. Don’t Panic! Take the above precautions. Wash your hands regularly and be prepared.
