Paragraph on Corona Virus.
Key words - when, how and where it started, Effects of it in your country (India) and other countries, Precautions
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What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a disease caused by
the “novel corona virus”. Common
symptoms are:
Fever
Dry cough
Breathing difficulty
Some patients also have aches and pains,
nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or
diarrhoea
About 80% of confirmed cases recover from the disease
without any serious complications. However, one out
of every six people who gets COVID-19 can become
seriously ill* and develop difficulty in breathing. In more
severe cases, infection can cause severe pneumonia
and other complications which can be treated only at
higher level facilities (District Hospitals and above). In a
few cases it may even cause death.
How does COVID-19 spread?
COVID-19 spreads mainly by droplets produced
as a result of coughing or sneezing of a COVID-19
infected person. This can happen in two ways:
Direct close contact: one can get the infection
by being in close contact with COVID-19
patients (within one Metre of the infected
person), especially if they do not cover their
face when coughing or sneezing.
Indirect contact: the droplets survive on
surfaces and clothes for many days. Therefore,
touching any such infected surface or cloth
and then touching one’s mouth, nose or eyes
can transmit the disease.
The incubation period of COVID 19 (time between
getting the infection and showing symptoms) is
1 to 14 days
Some people with the infection, but without any
serious symptoms can also spread the disease.
As a key member of the primary health care team, we want you and your family to
be safe. Following the advice in this document will help you in staying safe.
As you know a new respiratory disease called COVID-19 is spreading across the world. India has
also reported cases from states and the government is trying to contain the spread of the disease.
As an important frontline worker, you play a major role in preventing its spread.
Your Role as a Frontline Worker is two-fold:
1. Spread key messages in the community about measures to prevent the infection.
2. Take actions for early detection and referral of suspected COVID-19 cases.
* Source: WHO
1. How to avoid getting COVID-19 or spreading it?
a) Practice Social Distancing:
Avoid gatherings such as melas, haats, gatherings in religious places, social
functions etc.
Maintain a safe distance of at least one Metre between you and other people
when in public places, especially if they are having symptoms such as cough,
fever etc. to avoid direct droplet contact.
Stay at home as much as possible.
Avoid physical contact like handshakes, hand holding or hugs.
Avoid touching surfaces such as table tops, chairs, door handles etc.
b) Practice good hygiene
Wash your hands frequently using soap and water:
After coming home from outside or meeting other people especially if
they are ill.
After having touched your face, coughing or sneezing.
Before preparing food, eating or feeding children.
Before and after using toilet, cleaning etc.
People who have travelled to other countries in last 14 days and their family members.
People coming from other states if they have been working with people who
travelled to other countries in last 14 days.
Family members and contacts of patients confirmed to have COVID-19.
People older than 60 years of age and people with medical problems like high
blood pressure, heart problems, respiratory disease/asthma, cancer or diabetes
are at higher risk for developing serious complications..
Which group of people are at higher risk of getting infected?
While coughing or sneezing cover your nose and mouth with handkerchief.
Wash the handkerchief at least daily
It is preferable to cough/sneeze into your bent elbow rather than your
palms.
Key messages to spread for prevention of COVID-19
Duration 20 seconds
Steps of hand
washing
