Showing posts with label Coronavirus. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Coronavirus. Show all posts
What is CORONAVIRUS? AND How to PROTECT YOURSELF?
The Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), The Expert Body on Coronavirus has released guidance for General Public and healthcare professionals on the symptoms of the virus.
What Signs and Symptoms should you look out for
A person could be at risk if they have any or all of the Following:
Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness, such as coughing or difficulty breathing, after travelling to Wuhan or having close contact with someone who was ill and is now under investigation for the virus in the past two weeks.
Fever or symptoms of lower respiratory illness after having close contact in the past two weeks with someone who's been confirmed to have the virus.
The CDC defined "close contact" as being within about 6 feet (1.8 m) "or within the room or care area" of a person with the coronavirus for a prolonged period without appropriate protective clothing, or "having direct contact with infectious secretions" of a person with the virus without protective clothing.
Which People should be Extra Careful:
Coronaviruses are particularly dangerous for people who have weaker immune systems, like young children and older adults
How to protect yourself
To protect yourself from the virus:
Try to avoid contact with people who display symptoms similar to those of pneumonia or the common cold, like coughing or a runny nose.
Don't touch your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, and scrub for at least 20 seconds.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when possible.
Avoid animals and animal markets.
The only current treatment for Coronavirus being offered is Supportive in Nature. If you notice any of these signs and Symptoms please contact your nearest Professional Healthcare setup.
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Help avoid Coronavirus (COVID-19) with These Tips
For most people that catch COVID-19, the symptoms will be relatively
mild and will include: fever, cough and shortness of breath. The elderly
and those with compromised immune systems are most at risk, but there
are steps we can all take to help stop the spread.
These tips include:
- Avoid handshakes
- Proper hand washing of at least 20 seconds with soap and water
- Coughing into your elbow
- Avoid crows and practice social distancing
- Stay home if you can by avoiding unnecessary trips
Watch and share our short video to learn more about stopping the spread
of COVID-19.
Coronavirus cleaning tips: how to keep your family safe | 7NEWS
Coronavirus cleaning tips: how to keep your family safe | 7NEWS
10 Tips for COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - Advice from a Respiratory Physician
In this video, Dr Thomas Pulimood, a Consultant Respiratory Physician who works at my hospital (West Suffolk Hospital, Bury St Edmunds), shares 10 things that we can be doing to help combat the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic.
Got Mild Coronavirus Symptoms? Tips On What To Do
**THESE ARE SUGGESTIONS FOR THOSE WHO SHOW MILD SYMPTOMS, NOT SERIOUS SYMPTOMS. IF YOU HAVE SYMPTOMS AND NOT SURE, CALL YOUR PHYSICIAN OR MEDICAL PRACTITIONER. STAY CALM AND DON'T PANIC. TAKE A DEEP BREATH. DON'T LET ANXIETY OR FEAR OVERTAKE YOU.** **MEDICAL DISCLAIMER:
This video is for informational purposes only and not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis and treatment. Always seek the advice of your physician or other qualified health provider with any questions regarding your medical condition.** It’s hard to escape news on the Coronavirus and not get sucked in by the latest updates.
We have gone into self-quarantine, canceled events, canceled travel, work from home, run away when anyone sneezes or coughs. Some of us now know people who are showing Coronavirus symptoms - fever, cough, aches and pains, fatigue, headache, shortness of breath. If these symptoms are MILD, then you should stay home and treat it as though it were the regular flu. Call your regular physician or call telehealth provider.
You want to definitely get ahead of it and drink lots of liquids and get plenty of rest. In this video, I share 12 tips that you can implement at home should you start to develop COVID-19 symptoms. Don't panic. Everything is going to be fine. Many of us will develop mild symptoms that will not be fatal.
There are some simple steps that we can all take to ensure that we don't get others sick. Coronavirus anxiety is real and should be taken seriously but know that you can create a different mindset and change your approach to how you view this illness. We will get through this.
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How to protect yourself against COVID-19
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It is spread from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. Watch this short animation to learn more about COVID-19 and how to protect yourself against it.
Four ways to protect yourself from coronavirus - BBC News
People should be washing their hands for 20 seconds to protect themselves from the virus known as Covid-19. That's according to Public Health England. The UK government is still working to contain the outbreak but the prime minister has warned that it's "highly likely" the UK will see further infection. The BBC's online health editor, Michelle Roberts, and BBC digital health reporter, Laura Foster, examine the advice the NHS is giving when it comes to protecting yourself from the virus.
4 tips for reducing your risk of viruses - including COVID-19 Coronavirus
Are you feeling overwhelmed with information about coronavirus? Dr. David Priest, Novant Health Senior Vice President and Chief Safety and Quality Officer, provides 4 quick tips for protecting your family and reducing your risk of viruses - including COVID-19.
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