Coronavirus Symptoms in Humans and Safety Tips
Talk of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is everywhere. Here’s what you should know and do to keep yourself and your loved ones healthy.
Two news cases of coronavirus have been reported in India, one in New Delhi and another in Telangana. This takes the total coronavirus cases in India to five, weeks after the first case was reported in Kerala.
The government said both the patients are stable and that they are being closely monitored.
The person from Delhi has a travel history from Italy, while the one from Telangana has a travel history from Dubai, the Union Health Ministry said.
The new coronavirus or COVID-19 has spread to more than 70 countries, and killed more than 3000 globally.
What is coronavirus?
The coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause a range of illnesses in humans including common cold and more severe forms like SARS and MERS which are life-threatening. The virus is named after its shape which takes the form of a crown with protrusions around it and hence is known as coronavirus.
Know the symptoms
The new virus causes respiratory illness in humans, usually 2–14 days after exposure. Illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe, including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. The virus is thought to spread mainly from close contact with an affected person. It spreads in the air, like flu, and through droplets from sneezes and coughs. The droplets can stay suspended in the air and can land on surfaces that are touched by others.
Some Important Safety Tips For Coronavirus
About Coronavirus
#1: There's only one thing you need to understand about how a coronavirus
#2: The virus spreads when these droplets
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#1: Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds after touching a suspected contaminated surface
#2: Cover your cough with a disposable tissue or use mask and discard them immediately in a waste bin. Don't wear the mask for more than a day.
#3: Avoid coming into contact with people who are sick or share the personal items, food, utensils, cups & towels.
#4: Avoid touching your eye, ears, and nose
#5: And Finally, Seek Medical Advice If You Are Sick
MIND IT !
Stay home and phone
If you have symptoms of fever, cough, and shortness of breath, please call your local VA medical center and select the option to speak to a nurse before visiting the facility. Tell them about your symptoms and any recent travel.
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