Just so you know, the world is not yet over despite the discovery of Coronavirus in several places around the world. While scientists are riddling their brains over a cure; preventing COVID-19 is better than living in a quarantine for as long as this lasts.
In a step by step illustration we have explained seven ways how you can keep this virus at Bay.
Before that, it's important to note that coronavirus is a new virus that is similar to the flu. It attacks the respiratory system and it's airborne.
Coronavirus is spread when someone coughs, sneezes or talks to you. The droplets from that speech, or flu like symptom can spread for only one meter before reaching the next person. So if you are around an infected person with say 4 metres- you are safe. Since it's just a one meter spread.
#COVID19 is an infectious disease caused by a new #coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time. It spreads from person to person mainly through the droplets produced when an infected person speaks, coughs or sneezes. pic.twitter.com/1erCABYbIQ
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) February 29, 2020
Matters can however get complicated at workplaces if it's a one meter spread and it falls on surfaces that you may have touched, then you can contact it. Since it has not been measured how long the virus is potent outside the body.
Hence the need for hand sanitizers and for disinfecting surfaces.
Now if you are above 40, you are likely prone to have the disease and if you have a heart or lung disease- we are sorry but your risk levels are higher.
For youths and young adults less than 40, they are not prone to the virus.
If you are 60+, or have an underlying condition like cardiovascular disease, a respiratory condition or diabetes, you have a higher risk of developing severe #COVID19. Try to avoid crowded areas, or places where you might interact with people who are sick. #coronavirus
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) February 29, 2020
While we would like to go on and on, here are ways to prevent the spread of Coronavirus.
Wash your hands. This cannot be over emphasized. Always wash your hands!
Use hand sanitizer. You have to use hand sanitizers if you stand a chance against Coronavirus. Especially the ones made with alcohol.
Clean surfaces regularly. Especially at workplaces
If you are down with flu, stay at home. Work from home!
The global #COVID19 risk is very high for following reasons (1):
— Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus (@DrTedros) February 29, 2020
-increase of international spread of cases
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-limited testing capacity in some countries
-potential medical supply shortages#coronavirus
Whenever you cough or sneeze, use a disposable tissue paper and throw away.
Use a nose mask
Don't no travel without consulting travel advisories! And quarantine when you are back.
Stay healthy while travelling!
— UN Geneva (@UNGeneva) March 1, 2020
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via @WHO pic.twitter.com/sFYRgNZ8xW
Coronavirus is not as deadly as you think. Just don't panic and obey, you will be fine.
