This document serves as a guide to understanding terms related to the coronavirus outbreak, such as social distancing, quarantine, and self-isolation, highlighting their importance in curbing the virus's spread. It also addresses common myths surrounding COVID-19, outlines preventive measures recommended by health organizations, and provides guidance on how to handle anxiety during the pandemic. The document stresses the significance of staying informed through verified sources and following government directives.

1. Demystify Trending Terms, Debunk Myths, Develop
Strategies & Defeat Anxiety
CORONAVIRUS HELPGUIDE:
Be Cautious, Not Anxious

2. Staying careful and not fearful amidst the coronavirus outbreak
is key. And the mantra to get through these trying times is to
“Prepare and not Panic”.
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3. Wonder why you are quarantined
told to practice social distancing
or
recommended self-isolation during lock-down periods?
3 Different Terms, 1 Unified Goal:
To Contain the Outbreak
Here’s what You need to Know!
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4. Social distancing is the most common and equally critical
aspect of public health intervention aimed at stopping the
spread of the coronavirus. Maintaining a distance of
about 6 feet between yourself and those around you is
also essential to Social Distancing.
Social Distancing:
The Need of the Hour
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5. Quarantines are for people who don’t have any symptoms
but were at some point exposed to the sickness. Quarantines
assure that these people are kept away from others to avoid
inadvertent infections.
Quarantine:
A Proactive Step to Curb the Spread
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6. You do not show any apparent symptoms but have been in
proximity with the disease.
You have been exposed to a laboratory diagnosed COVID-19
positive case.
You have had a travel history to a region with ongoing
transmission of COVID 19
You are Quarantined if:
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7. Self-isolation is a way to keep infected people away from
healthy ones to curb any transmission of the disease. It is
essential to note here that this is specified for those who
show symptoms of the COVID-19 disease.
Self-isolation:
The Crucial Call to Quell
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8. You show signs of COVID-19 or have been advised no special
treatment by your healthcare provider.
You are unwell and awaiting the results of the COVID-19 test.
You must self-isolate if:
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9. WHO defines COVID-19 as an infectious disease caused by a
particular strain of coronavirus. Since it has been newly
discovered, it has come to be known as the Novel Coronavirus.
Back to Basics: Discerning the Difference
Between the Disease and the Virus
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10. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Official name of the Disease:
Official name of the
While the official name of the virus is SARS-CoV-2, WHO refers
to it as ‘the virus responsible for COVID-19’ or ‘the COVID-19 virus’
while communicating with the public.
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11. Why Terms Like Social Distancing,
Quarantine and Self-isolation Came
Into Being?
The simple answer is because COVID-19 is a highly contagious
disease that spreads exponentially. Significant health
organizations, including WHO are still finding new ways in which
the COVID-19 virus can spread.
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12. The virus primarily gets transmitted through the saliva or
nasal discharge of an infected person.
It can spread from one person to the other when an infected
person sneezes or coughs.
A healthy person who is in close proximity with the infected,
is at the risk of breathing in those droplets and contracting
the virus.
Here is what is known
about the Spread:
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13. Are You at Risk?
While the Coronavirus may show mild to moderate symptoms
in people who are healthy, it may have more serious effects in
those who are:
Over 60 years old
Suffering from an underlying medical condition
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14. Symptoms That You Need to
Keep in Check
The COVID-19 virus can affect different people in different ways.
According to WHO, the virus is mainly a respiratory disease and
those infected may experience mild to moderate symptoms and
may recover without requiring special treatment. However, some
people may be at a higher risk than the others.
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15. Common symptoms may include:
Other symptoms reported include:
Dry cough, Fever, tiredness
Shortness of breath, Aches and pains, Sore throat,
Diarrhoea, Nausea, Runny nose, Chills, Repeated shaking
with chills, Headache, Loss of taste or smell
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16. MYTHS
DEBUNKED
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17. FACT #1
Novel Coronavirus can indeed be transmitted in hot and
humid climates
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18. Snow or Cold weather will not kill the Novel Coronavirus
FACT #2
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19. Taking a Hot Bath may not protect you from contracting COVID-19
FACT #3
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20. The virus cannot be transmitted through Mosquito Bites
FACT #4
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21. Spraying Alcohol or Chlorine all over your body will not kill
the virus that has already entered your system.
FACT #5
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22. Here are some of the guidelines given by the WHO,
MoHFW and CDC that you can use to prevent infection
and slow the transmission of COVID-19. Practice these 8
steps at home to combat the virus and keep yourself and
your loved ones safe.
What Can You Do to Defeat Anxiety:
An Action Guide
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23. Disinfect all prominent places and frequently used articles.
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and
water, or sanitize them with an alcohol-based hand rub.
Observe respiratory etiquette. Always cover your mouth
while coughing and sneezing.
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24. Dispose all used tissues in
closed bins only
Keep your hands off your face.
Avoid touching the face, nose
or eyes at all times
Ensure you maintain a distance of at
least 1 metre between you and anyone
coughing and sneezing
Avoid unnecessary travel and
impulsive trips to the grocery store
Refrain from smoking
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25. 5 TIPS
FOR GROCERY
S H O P P I N G
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26. Place your order online or on the
phone and opt for contactless delivery
if possible.
If you need to visit a grocery store, have a
buying checklist planned in advance. This can
help you define your shopping trajectory and
minimize the duration of your outing.
Ensure you keep a distance of at least 1
meter while running errands.
As you get home, ensure you remove the outer packaging of
your items and dispose of it into a closed bin immediately. Be
mindful of sanitizing or washing your hands thoroughly as
soon as you step indoors.
Use online transactions and avoid
handling cash or cards as much
as possible.
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27. LOCKDOWN
Do’s and Don'ts
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28. Do not instill fear but heed to caution while disseminating news
about the pandemic
Do not give in to panic buying
Do not share unverified or unsubstantiated information
Do not self-medicate
Do not violate lockdown measures
DON’T
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29. Keep yourself updated through verified sources only.
Follow government directives and practice social distancing.
Call your doctor for minor or elective health concerns.
Eat properly-cooked food.
Always wear a mask while stepping out
DO
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30. Here’s Who you Should Call in Case of
an Emergency
According to the MoHFW, anyone experiencing
symptoms, or with travel history to a COVID-19
infected area, or proximity to a laboratory confirmed
positive case, should call the State Helpline Number
or Ministry of Health & Family Welfare, Government of
India's 24x7 helpline for further assistance. The
helpline will seek your contact details to get in touch
with you for the COVID-19 testing protocol. Anyone
who qualifies as a case for testing as per protocol
will be tested at a Government Approved Lab only.
Government Helpline: 011-23978046
Toll Free No: 1075
Email ID:
ncov2019@gov.in
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Disclaimer: The contents of this help guide are for informational
and awareness purposes only and do not intend to substitute any
Government advisories or professional medical advice. All the
information enclosed herein has been sourced from certified
websites including WHO, MoHFW and CDC.
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