Corona Virus/ COVID 19 | Reliable Medical Information | Reliable Lay Information
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THERE ARE 3 LINES OF SAFETY:
PREVENTION OF TRANSMISSION
To prevent it better try to act as if everyone else is infected.
To do it hygiene has to go up!
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, whenever possible disinfect them.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth (this is probably one of the most effective measures to avoid getting infected, yet the most difficult to implement as we do it unconsciously).
Avoid close contact with people, specially those who seem to be sick, coughing and sneezing.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces, this includes your smart phone, that now more than never should be kept to yourself.
Stay home when you are sick, except to get medical care.
TREATMENT & IDENTIFICATION OF SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS
Cough
Fever
If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately.
Most common emergency warning signs include:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
New confusion or inability to arouse
Bluish lips or face
They are not all inclusive. So if you have one of them get medical attention immediately.
COMPLICATIONS
Pray that you are in a country where to ventilate you they don't have to choose between you and your neighbour.