Life after Corona Virus and Prevention from Corona Virus.

There is a pandemic being fought against by many around the world; it is called COVID-19 or Coronavirus. The disease caused by this pandemic is a global problem that affects many countries across the world. This coronavirus causes common symptoms that are similar throughout the world, but in some countries, it may develop into severe illness requiring hospitalization. These symptoms are also common with influenza and other respiratory illnesses. With all these similarities the main difference between the two pandemics is their origin. In both cases, Covid-19 came from the Chinese city of Wuhan, which has spread to over 65% of the world's total population. It originated in December 2019.

Since then more than 1.6 million people have tested positive for this virus and its death toll was more than 11 million people last week. Despite the high number of infected the outbreak is gradually slowing down, so all nations need to be on guard if they get in contact with someone who had been exposed to this illness. The best ways to prevent this from spreading is the following

Follow proper health precautions

Wear masks

Stay away from crowded places

Maintain physical distancing

Wash your hands often

Stay at least six feet away from anyone you do not live with

Wash your hands after cleaning and before preparing food.

Follow proper personal hygiene practices

Wearing face masks will help protect you from catching, as well as spread the infection to the people around you. Masks should be replaced every three to five days and washed with soap and water. They should be worn for life. Avoid touching eyes, nose, mouth, and other body parts. Wash your hands after cleaning them. Do not use hair dryers when washing your hands. SARS-CoV-2 spreads through droplets when you breathe out, touch surfaces that contain viruses on it, spit on it or sneeze on it or on a surface near an infected person. Cover the mouth and nose with wet cloths (Washing Your Hands) the following information regarding the prevention of COVID-19 infection was released by the World Health Organization (WHO) on March 15th, 2020. WHO also published a list of recommendations for individuals and communities to follow to prevent the spread of COVID-19 disease. Some of the recommended recommendations are as follows: Wear face coverings while indoors. Always wash and sanitize your hands. Use hand sanitizer to disinfect surfaces that you come into contact with. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects such as door handles and elevator seats. Protect personal protective equipment like goggles, aprons, and shields. Put on disposable gloves before handling raw meat & poultry products and animal fats. Keep track of the sources of exposure, especially where you lived or worked, and report any unusual experiences. Stay home when you are sick or have been in contact with someone who has recently been sick. Get medical care early when you become ill. Know the signs and symptoms of COVID-19. Follow the public health guidance from government authorities for managing or preventing the spread of COVID-19. Report suspected cases to the nearest health facility. Don't go to crowded areas. Use common sense and avoid crowds and places where there are more than people. Limit social gatherings to those you live with only. Understand that others have different views about the situation and keep things professional. To maintain physical distance and avoid close contact. Take safety measures like washing your nose, covering your mouth and chin with a tissue. Avoid sharing eating utensils and other items like forks, spoons, chopsticks, knives, scissors, etc. If possible use separate plates for cutting and cooking. Hand sanitizing after contact with contaminated surfaces. Use a mask and hand sanitizers before entering indoor spaces. Wash your hands after using the bathroom, after using the toilet, before preparing food, disinfect surfaces, after using the toilet, etc. Before touching others’ food, wear gloves and maintain physical barriers like keeping a 6-foot distance or wearing gloves when required. Remember that everyone is different and they have different symptoms and have different risks for getting this disease. People who need medical attention will get special instructions according to what health condition they think they have. Follow the WHO recommendations by staying home when they are sick, wearing a mask when around people, washing hands after use of food, washing feet before going to the toilet, and keeping a physical barrier. Check your health records and documents. Share the location of family or friends from whom you have been in contact. Watch out for new people who have never been ill and don't know you. Be careful of those who you meet during social events and festivals. Follow rules related to the gathering of people, and avoid attending large celebrations with too many people. Wash our hands and avoid touching our faces, eyes, and nose. Have clean hands before handling any containers and disposable cups & plastic jars. Practice good hygiene, especially when one is working or cooking and washing your hands with soap & water on a daily basis. Pay heed to any advice from healthcare professionals about the prevention of COVID-19. Follow other precautions like wearing a mask or using hand sanitizer for hand hygiene. Read all the necessary information in the official website of WHO. Don't forget to visit www.who.int for additional information about COVID-19 and how it can affect us.

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