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- 1. Presentation on Corona Virus Prof. (Dr.) Anjana Williams Mental Health Department Shri Swami Bhumanand College of Nursing Haridwar Adopted by WHO guidelines
- 2. What is Corona Virus Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses found in both animals and humans. Some infect people and are known to cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 3. Is Corona Virus same as SARS No, 2019-nCoV is from the same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV) but it is not the same virus https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 4. How Much Dangerous is the Disease? As with other respiratory illnesses, infection with 2019- nCoV can cause mild symptoms including a runny nose, sore throat, cough, and fever. It can be more severe for some persons and can lead to pneumonia or breathing difficulties. More rarely, the disease can be fatal. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as, diabetes and heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 5. Can Human be infected with Animals Detailed investigations found that SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats to humans in China in 2002. MERS-CoV from dromedary camels to humans in Saudi Arabia in 2012. Several known coronaviruses are circulating in animals that have not yet infected humans. The animal source of the 2019-nCoV has not yet been identified. This does not mean you can catch 2019-nCoV from any animal or from your pet. It’s likely that an animal source from a live animal market in China was responsible for some of the first reported human infections. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 6. To protect yourself, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals. The consumption of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 7. How Does the Virus Spread The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through contact with an infected person through respiratory droplets generated when a person, coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. It is important that everyone practice good respiratory hygiene. For example, sneeze or cough into a flexed elbow, or use a tissue and discard it immediately into a closed bin. It is also very important for people to wash their hands regularly with either alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 8. Difference Between Common Cold/ Flu And Corona Virus People with 2019-nCoV infection, the flu, or a cold typically develop respiratory symptoms such as fever, cough and runny nose. Even though many symptoms are alike, they are caused by different viruses. Because of their similarities, it can be difficult to identify the disease based on symptoms alone. That’s why laboratory tests are required to confirm if someone has 2019-nCoV. As always, WHO recommends that people who have cough, fever and difficulty breathing should seek medical care early. Patients should inform health care providers if they have travelled in the 14 days before they developed symptoms, or if they have been in close contact with someone with who has been sick with respiratory symptoms. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 9. Incubation Period The incubation period is the time between infection and the onset of clinical symptoms of disease. Current estimates of the incubation period range from 2- 11 days, and these estimates will be refined as more data become available(WHO). Based on information from other coronavirus diseases, such as MERS and SARS, the incubation period of 2019- nCoV could be up to 14 days. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 10. Can it be transmitted from Person to Person YES! Stay Aware and use following precautions Wash your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water – As it kills the virus if it is on your hands. Maintain social distancing –at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever. When someone infected with -nCoV, coughs or sneezes they project small droplets containing the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the virus Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth - Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth with your contaminated hands, you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early. If you have mild respiratory symptoms and no travel history carefully practice basic respiratory and hand hygiene and stay home until you are recovered, if possible. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 12. Should wearing Mask HELP? Wearing a medical mask can help limit the spread of some respiratory disease. However, using a mask alone is not guaranteed to stop infections and should be combined with other prevention measures including hand and respiratory hygiene and avoiding close contact – at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people. Using masks only if you have respiratory symptoms (coughing or sneezing), have suspected 2019-nCoV infection with mild symptoms or are caring for someone with suspected 2019-nCoV infection. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 13. How to put on, Use, take off Dispose MASK Before putting on a mask, wash hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; wash hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 14. What is Novel Corona Virus A novel coronavirus (CoV) is a new strain of coronavirus that has not been previously identified in humans. The new, or “novel” coronavirus, now called 2019-nCoV, had not previously detected before the outbreak was reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
- 15. The following measures ARE NOT specifically recommended as 2019-nCoV remedies as they are not effective to protect yourself and can be even harmful: Taking vitamin C Smoking Drinking tradition herbal teas Wearing multiple masks to maximize protection Taking self-medication such as antibiotics In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early to reduce the risk of developing a more severe infection and be sure to share your recent travel history with your health care provider. https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
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