A coronavirus is a virus that is found in animals and, rarely, can be transmitted from animals to humans and then spread person to person. In addition to COVID-19, other human coronaviruses have included.
the sars virus
the mers virus
the corona virus
3. CORONA VIRUS 2019 (COVID-19)
A coronavirus is a virus that is found in animals and, rarely, can be transmitted from animals to humans and then spread person to
person. In addition to COVID-19, other human coronaviruses have included.
The SARS virus, or severe acute respiratory syndrome(2002)
The MERS virus, Middle East respiratory syndrome.(2012)
COVID-19 , Coronavirus (2019).
5. HOW LONG DOES THE CORONAVIRUS LAST ON
SURFACES?
• A single cough can produce up to 3,000 droplets. These particles can land on other people, clothing and
surfaces around them, but some of the smaller particles can remain in the air. There is also some
evidence that the virus is also shed for longer in faecal matter, so anyone not washing their hands
thoroughly after visiting the toilet could contaminate anything they touch.
• the World Health Organization and others health authorities, have emphasised that both washing one's
hands and cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched surfaces daily are key in preventing Covid-19's
spread.
6. THE RESEARCH FOR COVID-19
• Some studies on other coronaviruses, including Sars and Mers, found they can survive on metal, glass
and plastic for as long as nine days, unless they are properly disinfected. Some can even hang around
for up to 28 days in low temperatures.
• Neeltje van Doremalen, a virologist at the US National Institutes of Health (NIH). Their study, which has
been published in the New England Journal of Medicine, shows that the virus could survive in droplets
for up to three hours after being coughed out into the air. Fine droplets between 1-5 micrometres in
size – about 30 times smaller than the width of a human hair – can remain airborne for several hours in
still air.
• the NIH study found that the Sars-CoV-2 virus survives for longer on cardboard – up to 24 hours – and
up to 2-3 days on plastic and stainless-steel surfaces.
7. SYMPTUMS OF CORONA VIRUS
• fever (CDC) considers a person to have a fever when he or she has a measured
temperature of at least 100.4 °F [38 °C])
• Cough
• These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or
possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
• shortness of breath Those with weakened immune systems may develop more
serious symptoms, like pneumonia or bronchitis. You may never develop
symptoms after being exposed to COVID- 19.
8. CAN A CORONAVIRUS BE PREVENTED OR AVOIDED ?
Try to avoid people
who are sick or
meeting in large
groups. Stay home if
you are sick.
Cover your cough
with a tissue or
cough into your
upper sleeve or
elbow. Do not
cough into your
hands.
9. CORONAVIRUS TREATMENT
• . If symptoms feel worse than a common cold, contact your doctor. He or she may
prescribe pain or fever medication.
• As with a cold or the flu, drink fluids and get plenty of rest. If you are having
trouble breathing, seek immediate medical care.
• When possible, avoid contact with others when you are sick. If you have COVID-
19, wear a facemask to prevent spreading the virus to others. The CDC does not
recommend wearing a mask if you do not have COVID-19
10. TAKE STEPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a
public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.
• Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
• Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not
readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
• Wear a facemask if you are sick:If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are
caring for someone who is sick
11. TAKE STEP TO PROTECT YOUR HOUSE
•Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.
•This includes tables,
•doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks,
phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
12. MAKE SPRAY TO PROTECT HOME
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gallon of water. OR 4 teaspoons bleach
per quart of water. (Never mix household
bleach with ammonia or any other
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Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.OR Sprite.Sente.
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