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Corona Virus

Diagnosis and treatment


Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 There is no specific treatment. Some medicines have
(SARS-CoV-2) causes COVID-19 shown benefits and are being evaluated further.
● SARS-CoV-2 is a new virus. Mild symptoms can be treated at home with medicines
● The first cases were identified in people with to lower the fever or relieve pain.
pneumonia in Wuhan, China, in late December 2019. If symptoms are more severe, treatment in hospital is
● The World Health Organization (WHO) declared the required.
situation a pandemic on 11 March 2020 signifying. Because symptoms are similar to many other illnesses,
a) Widespread human-to-human spread tests are needed to make the diagnosis (nose/ throat
b) Large number of affected countries swab, blood test).
Tests are done only in specialised labs. Results may get
How is COVID-19 spread? delayed. Isolate yourself while waiting for test results.
● Most people are being infected from other people,
when in close contact (within 2 metres or 6 feet). Prevention
● It spreads through droplets created when we talk,
cough, sing, sneeze or breathe heavily. A) COVID-19 vaccination
● These droplets enter the nose, eyes or mouth or when ● Many countries have started vaccination for all adults
the infected droplets are inhaled. (ages 18 years and above).
● In indoor spaces with inadequate ventilation, COVID- ● Closely monitor official advice and vaccination
19 has spread to people who were more than 2 metres programmes in your location.
or 6 feet away. ● COVID-19 vaccines are safe and recommended for
● Touching contaminated objects puts the droplets onto everyone aged 18 years and above and especially for
your hands. If you touch your face the droplets can those who are in the high-risk groups.
enter your nose / eyes / mouth. ● Continue to wear mask and maintain physical
● Infected people with minimal or no symptoms can distance after you are vaccinated.
spread COVID-19.
B) Reduce the spread of infection
Symptoms start like many other illnesses ● Wear a face mask (or cloth covering nose and mouth)
Common symptoms include: when in public, especially when it is not possible to
● Fever keep 1-2 metres (3-6 feet) away from others.
● Cough ● Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. Use
● Sore throat alcohol-based hand sanitiser when soap and water are
● Fatigue not readily available.
● Shortness of breath. ● Cover your coughs and sneezes. Do not use your
Symptoms start about one day after exposure but can be hands, instead use a tissue or your upper sleeve.
as long as 14 days. Most people develop symptoms Immediately throw the tissue in a bin and wash your
within 5-6 days. hands.
● If you have any symptoms even if only mild, stay
It can also cause many other symptoms, including home.
● Headache / muscle aches
● Sudden loss of sense of smell and taste C) Reduce the spread of infection
● Runny/stuffy nose ● Avoid touching shared objects (light switches,
● Nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea handrails, door handles etc) as much as possible. If you
● Rash must touch such objects, wash your hands or use
Some people have no symptoms, most have a mild sanitiser promptly afterwards. Ensure you do not touch
illness. It can be severe and sometimes fatal. your face.
● Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces each
Many patients recover fully in about 2 weeks. In day, more often if you think they've been contaminated.
others, some symptoms like cough, breathlessness, Use normal cleaning supplies.
fatigue, palpitations, moods swings, difficulty in ● Do not share food, drinks and personal items
thinking and concentration and many other others including mobile phones.
may continue for weeks and months. ● Do not travel if you are sick.

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