What you need to know about Corona Virus?

Dr. Prachi Bhosale

Senior Consultant Paediatrics

Apollo Cradle Maternity & Children's Hospital in Brookefield, Bangalore

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What is Corona Virus?Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several corona viruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

What is COVID-19?COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

Source: https://www.who.int/2

What are the symptoms of COVID-19 ? Fever, tiredness, and dry cough

Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea

Some points worth to Note:

Symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually

Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell!

Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment

Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing

Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness.

About 2% of people with the disease have died

Source: https://www.who.int/ and https://infographics.channelnewsasia.com/covid-19/map.html * As of 03 March 2020

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How does COVID-19 spreads? People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus.

The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.

People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick

How long is incubation period for COVID-19? The “incubation period” means the time between catching the virus and beginning to have symptoms

of the disease

Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from 1-14 days, most commonly around five days. These estimates will be updated as more data become available.

Source: https://www.who.int/Picture courtesy: Weimankow

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Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus:

1. Wash your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water

2. Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing

3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

4. Practice respiratory hygiene: means covering your mouth and nose with

your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the

used tissue immediately.

Source: https://www.who.int/5

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus…

5. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance

6. Avoid spitting in public

7. Avoid close contacts when you are experiencing cough and fever

8. Avoid travel if you have a fever and cough.

Source: https://www.who.int/6

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus…

9. Eat only well cooked food

10. Avoid contact with stray animals, waste and fluids in public paces, if any

11. If you choose wear the mask, be sure to cover the mouth and nose – avoid touching

mask once its-on

12. Immediately discard single use mask after using each use and wash

hands after removing the mask

Source: https://www.who.int/7

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Myth busters

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Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/10

Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/11

How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/12

Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/13

Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from China?

Source: https://www.who.int/14

Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)?

Source: https://www.who.int/15

Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/16

Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/17

Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/18

Does putting on sesame oil block the new coronavirus from entering the body?

Source: https://www.who.int/19

Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible?

Source: https://www.who.int/20

Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/21

Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus?

Source: https://www.who.int/22

Source: https://mohfw.gov.in/node/4904

Karnataka State Corona Virus Helpline

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THANK YOU

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