Coronavirus is a highly infectious disease that can occur in humans and animals. It belongs to a family of viruses whose infection can cause serious problems ranging from common cold and cough to shortness of breath. COVID-19 is the official name for coronavirus. The World Health Organization (WHO) has given this name. Also, the WHO had published advice (Coronavirus prevention tips) for the people.

Coronavirus prevention tips from World Health Organization (WHO)

Coronavirus prevention tips: know about coronavirus

Symptoms & Spread

The most common symptoms of Coronavirus / COVID-19 are fever, fatigue, and dry cough. Some patients may have problems like runny nose, sore throat and shortness of breath. COVID-19 can spread from person to person. If a person suffering from COVID-19 coughs or exhales, small droplets from their nose or mouth spread to nearby objects and surfaces. When people touch these objects or surfaces and then touch their eyes, nose or mouth, this infection can be spread in them also.

How to protect yourself

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water. Keep a distance of at least three feet from the person who is coughing or sneezing. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Make sure that you and the people around you follow good respiratory hygiene.

This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or handkerchief when coughing or sneezing. Then immediately throw away the used handkerchief. Apart from this, you can also use masks and advise others to do the same. If you feel unwell, such as fever, phlegm, or trouble breathing, consult a doctor immediately.

Coronavirus prevention tips from World Health Organization (WHO)

The risk of infection

It depends where you are and especially around the place where there is an outbreak of COVID-19. The risk of COVID-19 is much higher for most locations. Therefore, it is better to avoid needless movement anywhere and especially in crowded areas.

Who should care more?

The disease caused by COVID-19 infection is generally mild, especially for adults. However, it can cause serious illness. Coronavirus has a high risk to the elderly and those who struggle with hypertension, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes are at risk of catching more serious illnesses than others.

Are antibiotics effective?

No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial (bacterial) infections. COVID-19 is caused by the virus, so antibiotics do not work on it. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. No vaccine or medicine has yet been developed to prevent Coronavirus to treat the infected person, but its vaccine is being found.

Coronavirus prevention tips from World Health Organization (WHO)

About the Mask

If you are sick with COVID-19 symptoms (especially cough) or are caring for someone who is suffering from COVID-19, then wear a mask. Disposable face masks can only be used once. There is no need to wear a mask if you are not ill or are not in contact with someone who has a cough or a cold.

Clean the hands with soap and water before touching the mask. Then take the mask and make sure that it is well maintained or not. Then take the mask near your mouth and nose and apply the bandage on both the sides to both your ears. After this, whenever you remove the mask, put it in the dustbin and also wash hands thoroughly with soap before touching the eyes, nose and mouth.

Infection from domestic animal or pets

There is no evidence yet that any pets such as cats and dogs have been infected with COVID-19 and can spread the coronavirus.

Coronavirus prevention tips from World Health Organization (WHO)

How long does the virus survive on surfaces

It is not certain how long the coronavirus survives on surfaces, but it behaves like other viruses. Studies suggest that coronavirus (COVID-19) can persist on surfaces for a few hours or several days. It can vary under different conditions (eg. surface, temperature or humidity of the atmosphere).

Should not do

These can be harmful:

Smoking

Wear multiple masks together

Taking antibiotics

In any case, if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, consult a doctor to reduce the risk of developing a more serious infection, as well as your information about your recent travel to related authority.

Coronavirus prevention tips from World Health Organization (WHO)

More updates about the coronavirus prevention tips

According to a report in the Daily Mail, researchers at the University of Nebraska, US, conducted this study on the presence of coronavirus in the air. In this, it has been confirmed that the coronavirus can be present in the room air even after the patient leaves the room. Many hours after the patient leaves, a large amount of virus can occur in the room environment.

There are also a large number of patients who, despite being infected, do not show signs of the coronavirus. The South China Morning Post reported 30 per cent of such patients. At the same time, in the same health study done by the World Health Organization in China, one to three per cent of such patients were found, despite being infected, in which the symptoms of the coronavirus were not found. These patients are called Asymptomatic.

Coronavirus tips from World Health Organization (WHO)

Lack of taste and lack of smell of anything can also be a symptom of coronavirus. This claim has been made by UK researchers. A team at King’s College in London has studied the data of about four million people reporting suspected symptoms of coronavirus in an app. In addition to the common cold, many symptoms such as shortness of breath, lack of taste and smell can also be a symptom of coronavirus.

Researchers in Washington have tested a potential vaccine for COVID-19 on mice. It developed immunity to the coronavirus in mice in the same amount that the vaccine should be given to neutralize the effects of the virus.