Knowledge Exploration.

1. Biplob Kumar Sarker
B. Pharm, M. Pharm

2. What is Coronavirus:
Coronaviruses are a family of
viruses that cause disease in
animals. Seven, including the
new virus, have made the
jump to humans, but most
just cause cold-like symptoms.
Two other coronaviruses – Middle East respiratory syndrome (Mers) and severe acute respiratory
syndrome (Sars) – are much more severe, having killed more than 1,500 people between them since 2002.
The new virus, officially called Covid-19, is also dangerous - so far, around 20 per cent of confirmed cases
have been classed as severe or critical.

3.  COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December
2019.
 COVID-19 symptoms include cough, fever and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can be severe,
and some cases have caused death.
 The new coronavirus can be spread from person to person. It is diagnosed with a laboratory
test.
 There is no coronavirus vaccine yet. Prevention involves frequent hand-washing, coughing
into the bend of your elbow and staying home when you are sick.

4. Symptoms of COVID-19
Those who are infected with COVID-19 may have little to no symptoms. You may not know you
have symptoms of COVID-19 because they are similar to a cold or flu.
Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. This is the longest known
infectious period for this disease. We are currently investigating if the virus can be transmitted to
others if someone is not showing symptoms. While experts believe that it is possible, it is
considered to be rare.
Symptoms have included:
 Fever
 Cough
 difficulty breathing
 pneumonia in both lungs
In severe cases, infection can lead to death.

5. How is COVID-19 spread?
Recent information indicates COVID-19 may be passed from person to person.
Community spread is being seen, also. Community spread means people have been
infected with the virus in a particular area, including some people who are not sure
how or where they became infected. COVID-19 has been detected in people
throughout China and in over 100 other countries, including the United States.

6. What is the incubation period for COVID-19?
It appears that symptoms are showing up in people within 14 days of
exposure to the virus.

7. How is COVID-19 diagnosed?
Diagnosis may be difficult with only a physical exam because
mild cases of COVID-19 may appear similar to the flu or a bad
cold. A laboratory test can confirm the diagnosis.

8. How is COVID-19 treated?
As of now, there is not a specific treatment for the virus. People who become
sick from COVID-19 should be treated with supportive measures: those that
relieve symptoms. For severe cases, there may be additional options for
treatment, including research drugs and therapeutics.

9. If you become ill-
If you feel sick during travel to Canada or upon arrival, inform the flight attendant, cruise staff or a Canadian
border services officer. They will decide whether you need further medical assessment by a quarantine
officer.
If you are ill and must visit a health care professional, call ahead or tell them when you arrive that you have
a respiratory illness. You may be asked to wear a mask while waiting for or receiving treatment to prevent
the spread of the illness.
If you have travelled abroad and you develop fever, cough or difficulty breathing in the next 14 days:
 Isolate yourself within the home as quickly as possible and
 Call your health care provider or public health authority
Tell them your symptoms and travel history. Let them know whether you have had direct contact with
animals or a sick person, especially if they have had symptoms.

10. Thank You