People are panicking over the coronavirus (covid19) epidemic, and though the virus seems to spread quickly, most of the infected individuals have made a full recovery, within a few weeks. According to the World health organization, the global fatality rate appears to be between 3-4%. There are simple ways you can protect yourself, and the people around you from contracting the virus. People are using face masks to prevent contraction, but health experts are suggesting that masks are more useful to prevent transmission, by people showing symptoms of illness. Symptoms for the virus include high fever, runny nose, and a dry cough. The virus is spread through contact with mucous, or respiratory droplets from an infected person.
People who have traveled to countries affected by the coronavirus are recommended to self-quarantine for about 14 days within their homes, contact their health provider, and local health department for further instructions. If symptoms arise, you are recommended to self- isolate, including from family members in the home.
- In case self-quarantine or isolation is necessary, it’s important to have necessities like food, prescriptions, and hygiene products available, so you don’t have to leave your home.
- In order to reduce the chances of contraction, its recommended people reduce contact with their eyes, nose, and mouth.
- You should use a napkin/tissue, or the crook of your arm to cover coughs and sneezes.
- All nonessential travel should be postponed, especially to countries where a large number of coronavirus cases have been confirmed.
- People who are symptomatic should remain at home, so they don’t infect people in public places or the workplace.
- Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly after touching surfaces that people are frequently touching.
- Keep a distance between yourself and people who are showing signs of illness, especially places with large crowds and poor ventilation.
- The most vulnerable are small children, and the elderly, because they have weaker immune systems; monitoring their health should be a priority, and their exposure to large groups of people should be minimized.
The news continuously reporting on the coronavirus epidemic, is understandably scary, but it’s important to be informed, and know what to do if your community becomes affected by the coronavirus.
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