unam_coronavirus_info_booklet


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BASICS
COVID-19 is an infectious condition, which means it can be spread,
directly or indirectly, from one person to another
e Involves your upper respiratory tract
(nose, throat, airways, lungs).
e Caused by the newly discovered coronavirus, called as novel
coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
Coronavirus has “high infectivity
but low mortality”
e Mortality rate ranges between 2-3%. It is significantly less severe than
2003 SARS (MR: 10%) or 2012 MERS (MR: 35%) outbreaks.
Risk of death is only higher in older people (above an age of ~60
years) and people with pre-existing health conditions.
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WILL | DIE IF | CATCH THE DISEASE?
No.
e Almost 80% of people have mild symptoms, and recover from the
disease in 2 weeks.
e Most of the symptoms can be treated with timely medical care.
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WHO IS GETTING SICK AND HOW SICK?
e Older people are twice as likely to have serious COVID-19 illness.
e Most coronavirus led illnesses are generally mild, especially for
children and young adults.
ARE CHILDREN ALSO AT RISK OF
CORONAVIRUS INFECTION?
COVID-19 appears to be relatively rare
and mild in children.
Just over 2% of cases were under 18 years of age.
Of these, fewer than 3% developed severe or critical disease.
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SO, HOW EXACTLY DOES THE
CORONAVIRUS SPREAD?
An infected person can spread the infection
to a healthy person
Through eye, nose, and mouth, via droplets produced on coughing or
sneezing.
Close contact with infected person.
Contact with contaminated surfaces, objects, or items of personal
use.
CAN THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS BE PASSED
ON THROUGH FOOD?
No.
There is no such evidence as yet.
e experience with other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS suggest that
people do not get infected through food.
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DO | HAVE CORONAVIRUS IF | AM
COUGHING OR SNEEZING?
You can suspect to have coronavirus, only if
You have symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) + any out of
these:
Travel history to a coronavirus-affected area (like China, lran, Italy,
Republic of Korea, etc.).
Close contact with such a person.
Visiting a healthcare facility/ labs where Coronavirus patients are
being taken care of.
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COLD VS. FLU VS. CORONAVIRUS
If you have a sore throat, it’s more likely a cold than flu
or coronavirus, in general.
Time between catching the virus
and beginning to show symptoms
symptom onset
How long do symptoms last
ott
1-3 days
Gradual
7-|2 days
Major symptoms
Fever
Runny nose
sore throat
Cough
Body Ache
Difficulty Breathing
sometimes
Common
Common
Common
Rare; if occurs,
mild
Rare
Common
Sometimes
sometimes
sometimes
Common
Rare
Coronavirus
2-14 days
Gradual
Mild cases:~2
weeks. Severe
or critical
disease: 3-6
weeks
Common
Less Common
Less Common
Common
Less Common
Common
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Snould | be tested for coronavirus Wi have
nigh grade fever, cough and cificuly
in breathing? Or can | get a
coronavirus les? come just for ine
sake of satisiaction?
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e Testing for coronavirus wil only be done as recommended by the
doctors only if someone falls uncier the definition of
“suspected case”.

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PROTECT YOURSELVES:
Wash your hand regularly with plenty of soap and water.
Keep an alcohol-based sanitizer ready for times when soap and
water are not available.
Don't touch your eyes, mouth or nose with unclean hands.
Keep your distance of at least 1 meter from anyone coughing or
sneezing.
Follow no-touch greeting for no germs contracted. Prefer “namaste”
or hand waving over handshake.
Don't sneeze or cough into your hands. Use a tissue and throw it away
immediately, or sneeze in the inner side of your elbow.
Don’t travel or visit crowded places if you're sick.
Do wear a mask if you're sick and also if you are taking care of
someone with the symptoms.
If you feel unwell, seek medical attention.
If you have a fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, stay indoors. Call
healthcare professionals and follow their advice.
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Emergency foll free numbers for reporting
COVID-19 related incidences:
911 / 0800 100 100
References:
https: //www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/g-a-coronaviruses https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/fag.himl
Harvard Medical School. Coronavirus: Many questions, some answers. https://www.who.int/
emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/
Disclaimer: This piece is for informational purpose only, if is not a substitute to a doctor’s
advice or any professional medical advice.
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