The document discusses COVID-19 and prevention methods. It summarizes that COVID-19 cases are growing rapidly in India as in other countries initially. Basic hygiene like hand washing and coughing into elbows can help slow the spread. The virus is transmitted through respiratory droplets and surfaces, and people should practice social distancing, hand washing, and staying home when sick to help prevent transmission.

1. Priya Sathe,
Surbhi Kapse,
Dr.Nandu Kayande.

2. ABSTRACT
 The number of confirmed corona virus cases in India has been growing at a
rate seen at the early stages in other countries where there was subsequently an
exponential rise in infections in a matter of weeks.
 Due to this virus and these conditions, public have a responsibility to do their
part to protect the health system and save lives in the fight against COVID-19.
 Good hand washing really matters. If people cough or sneeze into their elbow,
that limits the spread of respiratory secretions. What all of us can do together is
follow basic hygiene measures that will actually slow the spread of disease in
communities.
 It’s important to remember that key prevention measures are the same–
frequent hand washing, and respiratory hygiene (cover your cough or sneeze
with a flexed elbow or tissue, then throw away the tissue into a closed bin).
 All of us have to cooperate in an optimum manner and every person needs to
take all necessary precautions and exercise individual and collective
responsibility in this fight against corona virus.

3. INTRODUCTION
 On 31 December 2019, WHO was informed of a cluster of cases of pneumonia of unknown cause
detected in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China.
 Chinese authorities identified the SARS-CoV-2 as the causative virus on 7 January 2020, and the
disease was named corona virus disease 2019 (COVID-19) by WHO on 11 February 2020. As part
of WHO’s response to the outbreak, a Research and Development Blueprint has been activated to
accelerate the development of diagnostics, vaccines and therapeutics for this novel corona virus.
 A novel corona virus (CoV) is a new strain of corona virus. The disease caused by the novel corona
virus first identified in Wuhan, China, has been named coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) –‘CO’
stands for corona, ‘VI’ stands for virus, and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as
2019 novel corona virus’ or 2019 nCoV.
 The COVID-19 virus is a new virus linked to the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold.
 The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person
(generated through coughing and sneezing), and touching surfaces contaminated with the virus. The
COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours, but simple disinfectants can kill it.
 Symptoms can include fever, cough and shortness of breath. In more severe cases, infection can cause
pneumonia or breathing difficulties. More rarely, the disease can be fatal.
 These symptoms are similar to the flu (influenza) or the common cold, which are a lot more common
than COVID-19. This is why testing is required to confirm if someone has COVID-19.

4. METHODOLOGY
 When it comes to the public perception about the corporate world especially the big businesses, 77 per cent Indians support what corporate world has been
doing to fight the pandemic track. To practise citizen social responsibility for Corona virus, take care of your health and protect others by doing the
following :-
1. Wash your hands with soap often : -
 Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer.
 Wash them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds every time.
2. Practise social distancing : -
 Social distancing is a form of infection prevention that involves avoiding contact between those who are infected with a
disease-causing pathogen and those who are not.
 This eventually leads to decrease in spread of the disease.
 Avoid going to public gatherings and crowded places.
 Maintain at least 3 feet distance while speaking to anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
3. Avoid touching your face and eyes : -
 In the course of the day, your hands touch various metal, steel, glass, wood and cloth surfaces.
 God forbid, they are contaminated, your hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth.
4. Ensure respiratory hygiene : -
 By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
 Make sure you, and your family and friends follow good respiratory hygiene.
 Vampire cough (coughing with your elbow bent over your mouth and nose) or use a tissue and dispose it immediately.
 The virus spreads through droplets.
5. Stay home if unwell : -
 If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
 This will allow your family doctor to quickly direct you to the right health facility.
6. If you have a travel history : -
 Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose.
 Avoiding contact with others and visiting a medical facility instead will allow healthcare professionals to operate more
effectively and help protect you.
 Under WHO’s coordination, a group of experts with diverse backgrounds is working towards the development of vaccines against COVID-
19. The group makes a call to everyone to follow recommendations to prevent the transmission of the COVID-19 virus and protect the health of
individuals.

5. IMPACT ON LIFE
 The lockdown has and will be a very special time in our lives, a time like no other. Forced
to spend time at home, we have seen heroic social media posts on cooking valour, our
expansive generosity- no other species can be capable .
 With more and more people staying indoors amid complete lockdown in light of
the coronavirus outbreak, the situation is proving to be beneficial for the Earth’s ozone
layer. As per a new study, the international cooperation on ozone-depleting chemicals is
helping the southern jet stream return to its normal state, which has long been disrupted
by human atrocities to the planet.
 Every cloud has a silver lining, they say. And sometimes, the silver lining is in the clouds
themselves, as they become cleaner. Lockdown seems to be behind that trend in India.
While several Indian States have announced extending the lockdown until, there’s a
bright side: citizens will be breathing much cleaner air. A recent analysis done by
environmental organisation Climate Trends reveals that many cities in the country saw
an improvement in air quality during the lockdown
 Whilst this is not always a good thing, for some families, the coronavirus lockdown has
provided a unique opportunity to reconnect, create memories and evaluate priorities.
New babies and young children whose parents are now working from home, or have been
furloughed, will benefit enormously from having both parents available during so many
months of their formative years.
 The long-term impact this will have is yet to be seen, and may not be positive for all
families. But benefits will range from parents being more supportive of each other,
children feeling more secure with both parents and the family unit being strengthened.

6. PREVENTION
 Protect yourself and others around you by knowing the facts and
taking appropriate precautions. Follow advice provided by your local
public health agency. To prevent the spread of COVID-19 :-
 Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand
rub.
 Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
 Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
 Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you
cough or sneeze.
 Stay home if you feel unwell.
 If you have a fever, a cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical
attention. Call in advance.
 Follow the directions of your local health authority.
 Avoiding unneeded visits to medical facilities allows healthcare systems
to operate more effectively, therefore protecting you and others.

7. CONCLUSION
 Based on the available evidence, WHO continues to recommend droplet and
contact precautions for those people caring for COVID-19 patients. WHO
continues to recommend airborne precautions for circumstances and settings
in which aerosol generating procedures and support treatment are performed,
according to risk assessment. Current WHO recommendations emphasize the
importance of rational and appropriate use of all PPE (Personal Protective
Equipment), not only masks, which requires correct and rigorous behavior
from health care workers, particularly in doffing procedures and hand hygiene
practices. WHO also recommends staff training on these recommendations, as
well as the adequate procurement and availability of the necessary PPE and
other supplies and facilities. Finally, WHO continues to emphasize the utmost
importance of frequent hand hygiene, respiratory etiquette, and environmental
cleaning and disinfection, as well as the importance of maintaining physical
distances and avoidance of close, unprotected contact with people with fever or
respiratory symptoms. WHO carefully monitors emerging evidence about this
critical topic and will update this scientific brief as more information becomes
available.

10. Thank you so much.