This document summarizes information about COVID-19. It defines coronaviruses and COVID-19, lists common symptoms, and explains how COVID-19 spreads through small droplets from coughs or sneezes. It describes what happens inside the body when infected and damages caused. The document aims to make COVID-19 a slow pandemic by preventing infection and spreading. It promotes handwashing, social distancing, and staying home. Myths about COVID-19 are presented, and it is noted that currently there are no licensed drugs to treat or prevent COVID-19. References are included from organizations like WHO.

1. BUSTED!
“un-CROWNING” the
AND ABOUT
CORONA
SUBMITTED BY:
MARY ROSE HUGHES RICERO, RN
2018T1649
REVIEWED BY:
DR. DAVID HALI DE JESUS, PhD, RN, FISQua

2. “I have
no actual or potential
conflict of interest in
relation to this
presentation.”
- MARY ROSE HUGHES RICERO, RN
Disclosure

3. AS COLORFUL AND APPEALING AS THEY MAY
LOOK MICROSCOPICALLY….
THEY ARE DEADLY AS THEY CAN BE…

4. LET US STATE THE FACTS ABOUT THIS DEADLY DISEASE….
What is a CORONA VIRUS ?
What is COVID 19 ?

5. Common symptoms: Some people may
experience:
On average it takes
5–6 days from when
someone is infected
with the virus for
symptoms to show,
however it can take
up to 14 days.
People with mild
symptoms who are
otherwise healthy
should self-isolate.
Seek medical
attention if you have
a fever, a cough, and
difficulty breathing.
• Fever
• Tiredness
• Dry cough
• diarrhea
• aches and
pains
• nasal
congestion +
runny nose
• sore throat

6. People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus.
How does COVID 19 spread?
The disease spreads primarily from person to
person through small droplets from the nose or
mouth, which are expelled when a person with
COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks. People
can catch COVID-19 if they breathe in these
droplets from a person infected with the virus
This is why it is important to stay at
least 1 metre (3 feet) away from others.
These droplets can land on objects and
surfaces around the person such as tables,
doorknobs and handrails. People can become
infected by touching these objects or surfaces,
then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
Discussed again in the succeding slides…

7. If you have minor
symptoms, such as a
slight cough or a
mild fever, there is
generally no need to
seek medical care.
Stay at home, self-
isolate and monitor
your symptoms.
What should I do if I have COVID 19 symptoms and when
should I seek medical care?

8. What happens iniside the body of a
person with COVID 19?
A virus is a non living thing that can
reproduce by entering a living cell.
the cell receive
the code from the
virus’ genetic
material and acts
on its new
program
(copy and
reassemble)
the virus’
final order –
apoptosis
(cell death)
Oral/nasal
Virus travels inside
lungs and intestine
the virus attaches to
epithelial cells (border
cell of the body that
lines mucosa) via a
specific receptor
Corona
particles are
released, ready
to attack other
cells, and they
divide
exponentially
LUNG IS
DAMAGED
Click on this for more info… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtN-goy9VOY

9. IMMUNE SYSTEM
REACTS…
The affected persons’s own
immune system is infected
also…
The immune cells releases
chemicals for healthy Cells to
kill themselves
What happens iniside the body of a
person with COVID 19?
IRREVERSIBLE DAMAGE
THE IMMUNE
SYSTEM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BtN-goy9VOY
Click this for
more info…

10. COVID 19 is a “pandemic”
The aim is to make it a
slow pandemic.
How?
Goals:
1. Not getting infected
2. Not infecting others

11. HANDWASHING
A virus is structured as to
having a protective layer of fat.
Guess what?
Soap breaks this
fat, and water
physically drives
them away!
SOCIAL DISTANCING
Stay at least 1 metre (3
feet) away from others
Goals:
1. Not getting infected
2. Not infecting others

12. • It is important
to wash your
hands regularly
with soap and
water or clean
with alcohol-
based hand rub.
HANDWASHING

13. STAY AT HOME FOR THOSE NEEDED
BY THE SOCIETY TO FUNCTION.

14. We’ve just stated the…
It’s now time to present the…
Now let’s take a look on the next statements.
Shall we say it’s a FACT or a MYTH?

15. There are currently no drugs licensed for the
treatment or prevention of COVID-19.
COVID-19 IS transmitted
through houseflies.

16. You can recover from the coronavirus
disease (COVID-19). Catching the new
coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will
have it for life.
Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds
or more without coughing or feeling discomfort
means you are free from the coronavirus
disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease.

17. COVID-19 virus cannot be transmitted in areas with
hot and humid climates.
Cold weather and snow can kill the new
coronavirus.

18. Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new
coronavirus disease.
Hand dryers are effective in killing the new
coronavirus.

19. Eating garlic helps prevent infection with the new
coronavirus.
Antibiotics are effective in preventing and
treating the new coronavirus.

20. Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people
infected with the new coronavirus.
Vaccines against pneumonia DOES NOT protect
you against the new coronavirus.

21. The new coronavirus affect older people and younger
people are also susceptible.
Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures
higher than 25C degrees prevents the coronavirus
disease (COVID-19).

22. Spraying and introducing bleach or another
disinfectant into your body WILL protect you against
COVID-19.
Adding pepper to your soup or other meals
prevents/cures COVID-19.

23. The new coronavirus can be transmitted
through mosquito bites.
Ultra-violet (UV) lamps should not be used
to disinfect hands or other areas of your
skin

24. Regularly rinsing your nose with saline help
prevent infection with the new coronavirus.
There are specific medicines to prevent new
coronavirus.

26. - MARY ROSE HUGHES RICERO, RN
2018T1649

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