Prevent the Spread
Stay at Home, Stay Safe
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public
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ABOUT THE DISEASE
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
COVID-19 is a new illness that can Affect your lungs and airways.
It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. It was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei, China.
Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.
Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.
Symptoms Of (COVID-19)
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Also the symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.
High Fever – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature). It is a common sign and also may appear in 2-10 days if you affected.
Continuous cough– this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).
Difficulty breathing –Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
How to Protect Yourself?
Prevention & Advice
Getting the vaccine First
Everyone 18 and older is eligible to get the vaccine against Covid-19. Availability may vary by state.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
Soap on Hand –Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Maintain social distancing –Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself & anyone who is coughing or sneezing. If you are too close, get chance to infected.
Avoid touching face –Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. So, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth and can make you sick.
Practice respiratory hygiene –
Maintain good respiratory hygiene as covering your mouth & nose with your bent elbow or tissue when cough or sneeze.
Be Carefull & Stay Safe
Take steps to protect others
Stay home if you’re sick – Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.
Clean the dirty surfaces – Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
Cover your mouth and nose – with a tissue when you cough or sneeze (throw used tissues in the trash) or use the inside of your elbow.
wear a facemask if you are sick – You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily – This includes phones, tables, light switches, doorknobs, countertops, handles, desks, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
Stay informed about the local COVID-19 situation Get up-to-date information about local COVID-19 activity from public health officials.
Dedicated, lined trash can – If possible, dedicate a lined trash can for the ill person. Use gloves when removing garbage bags, and handling & disposing of trash.
Treatment for Coronavirus
Everyone 18 and older is eligible to get the vaccine against Covid-19. Availability may vary by state.
those affected should receive care to relieve symptoms and most patients recover thanks to supportive care
Self Care
If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you’ve recovered. You can relieve your symptoms if you:
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Rest and sleep
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Keep warm
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Drink plenty of liquids
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Use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough
Medical Treatments
If you develop a fever, cough, and have difficulty breathing, promptly seek medical care. Call in advance and tell your health provider of any recent travel or recent contact with travelers.
Wash Your Hands Frequently
Do’s & Don’ts
Protect yourself
The best thing you can do now is plan for how you can adapt your daily routine. Take few steps to protect yourself as Clean your hands often, Avoid close contact, Cover coughs and sneezes, clean daily used surfaces etc. The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
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Getting the COVID-19 vaccine:
There is currently a very high volume of calls to the COVID-19 Vaccine Hotline.
reduces your risk of getting sick with COVID-19
protects you against becoming very sick if you do get COVID-19
helps to protect your friends, family and community.
If most people are vaccinated, the virus can’t spread as easily. This also protects people who can’t get vaccinated.
CoWIN
Check your nearest vaccination center and slots availability
CoWIN is a platform to register for vaccination, using your Mobile no. or Aadhaar no. or any other Identity docs
You can choose a preferred nearby Vaccine Center for vaccination. CoWIN also enables you to book your slot to get the vaccine
