Here are more frequently asked questions about the covid19 virus and its vaccine(Astrazeneca ).All these answers are from reliablle sources.

1. COVID19 FAQS Part2

2. CAN I TOUCH MY BABY IF I AM INFECTED WITH
COVID19
• Yes. Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to
thrive. You should be supported to
* Breastfeed safely, with good respiratory hygiene;
* Hold your newborn skin-to-skin, and
* Share a room with your baby
You should wash your hands before and after touching your baby, and
keep all surfaces clean.

3. WHAT IS A HEALTHY DIET DURING THE
COVID19 PANDEMIC
• Every day, eat a mix of wholegrain like wheat, maize and rice,
legumes like lentils and beans, plenty of fresh fruit and vegetables ,
with some foods from animal sources (e.g. meat, fish, eggs and milk).
• Choose wholegrain foods like unprocessed maize, millet, oats,
wheat and brown rice when you can; they are rich in valuable fiber
and can help you feel full for longer.
• For snacks, choose raw vegetables, fresh fruit, and unsalted nuts.

4. WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN
COVID19 AND INFLUENZA
• The speed of transmission is an important point of difference
between the two viruses. Influenza has a shorter median incubation
period (the time from infection to appearance of symptoms) and a
shorter serial interval (the time between successive cases) than
COVID-19 virus. The serial interval for COVID-19 virus is estimated to
be 5-6 days, while for influenza virus, the serial interval is 3 days. This
means that influenza can spread faster than COVID-19

5. WHAT IS THE COVAX
FACILITY FOR COVID19
The COVAX Facility is the global pooled procurement mechanism for
COVID-19 vaccines through which COVAX will ensure fair and equitable
access to vaccines for all 190 participating economies, using an
allocation framework formulated by WHO.

6. CAN OVER 60 PEOPLE GET THE PFIEZER
VACCINE FOR COVID19
People over 60 will get the AstraZeneca vaccine, while the Pfizer
vaccine is preferred for people under 60.

7. WHAT IS CONTACT TRACING FOR COVID19
• Contact tracing is the process of identifying, assessing, and managing
people who have been exposed to a disease to prevent onward
transmission. When systematically applied, contact tracing will break
the chains of transmission of COVID-19 and is an essential public
health tool for controlling the virus.