Coronavirus infections

Coronavirus  infections

A new virus called the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been identified as the cause of a disease outbreak that began in China. The disease is called coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The virus is a type of coronavirus — a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). The new coronavirus appears to be spreading from person to person. It may be spread by respiratory droplets when someone infected with the virus coughs or sneezes. It's unclear exactly how contagious the virus is.
Symptoms include:

• sneezing
• runny nose
  
• fatigue
• cough
• fever in rare cases
• sore throat
• exacerbated asthma

Preventive step taken to avoid coronavirus are:

·         Don’t handshake with people. Use other way to greet.

·         Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

·         Stay home when you are sick.

·         Drinking enough water.

·         Avoiding smoking and smoky areas.

·         Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

·         Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom;

before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.  If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.

Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

·         Recommendations for using a facemask if possible.