The document provides information about COVID-19, the disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus. It states that coronaviruses can infect both animals and humans, and COVID-19 causes respiratory illness with symptoms appearing within 14 days of exposure. The virus is diagnosed using blood, saliva, or tissue samples and treated with medications, ventilation, or plasma transfusions. Complications can include lung and heart issues. The document recommends preventing spread through frequent hand washing, avoiding touching the face, and cleaning objects to avoid infection.

1. (COVID-19)
Somsankar Mukherjee
Physical Therapist
HOD(Physiotherapy)
Awareness Program by
Dept. of Physiotherapy

2.  Coronaviruses are a type of virus, that
has caused a recent outbreak of
respiratory illness
 The disease caused by an infection with
SARS-CoV-2 is called COVID-19, which
stands for coronavirus disease 19.

3.  Coronaviruses are common in different
animals. Rarely, an animal coronavirus
can infect humans.
 Coronaviruses are named for their
appearance: Under the microscope, the
viruses look like they are covered with
pointed structures that surround them like
a corona, or crown.

4. How does it looks…

6. How did this new coronavirus
spread to humans?

7. How is COVID-19 spread?

9. 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.

10. What are symptoms of COVID-19?

12. How are coronaviruses diagnosed?
 COVID-19 can be using
 blood,
 saliva, or
 tissue sample

13. What treatments are available?
 Some treatments for these similar viruses
include:
 antiviral or retroviral medications
 breathing support, such as mechanical
ventilation
 steroids to reduce lung swelling
 blood plasma transfusions

14. What are the possible
complications from COVID-19?
 acute respiratory distress syndrome
(ARDS)
 irregular heart rate (arrhythmia)
 cardiovascular shock
 severe muscle pain (myalgia)
 fatigue

15. How to prevent coronaviruses

16. How to prevent coronaviruses
 Wash your hands frequently for at least
20 seconds at a time with warm water
and soap.
 Don’t touch your face, eyes, nose, or
mouth when your hands are dirty.
 Don’t go out if you’re feeling sick or have
any cold or flu symptoms.
.

17. How to prevent coronaviruses
 Stay at least 3 feet away from anyone
who is coughing or sneezing.
 Cover your mouth with the inside of your
elbow whenever you sneeze or cough.
Throw away any tissues you use right
away.
 Clean any objects you touch a lot. Use
disinfectants on objects like phones,
computers, utensils, dishware, and
doorknobs.

20. Any Question..?