In a war, it is crucial to know the whereabouts of the enemy, to defeat it. Without doing so, it would be almost impossible to protect yourself from it or even make an offensive move against it.
Given this reason, experts from all around the world are working double time in debunking the truths about this invisible foe-the coronavirus. Here are some of this information you denitely should be aware of.
WHAT IS COVID-19?
COVID-19 or the novel coronavirus is a new strain of the virus that has recently just inflicted humans. Its genetic structure is said to be almost the same as 2003's Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS), but the symptoms and severity of the two differ, as shared by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Symptoms of the coronavirus include fever dry cough, tiredness, aches and pains, runny nose, nasal congestion, sore throat, and diarrhea.
HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?
The coronavirus can spread from one person to another through respiratory droplets from someone who got infected by the virus. The other person could get infected once in contact with the patient and exposed to his droplets when he sneezed, coughed, or talked. He may also get the virus once he touched surfaces or things such as tables, kitchen tops or doorknobs that have the virus on it, and unknowingly touch the same hand on his nose, mouth, and eyes.
WHAT TO DO WHEN YOU ARE OUTSIDE HOME?
The best thing to protect yourself from the virus is to stay home. But if you don't have a choice but to go, there are several ways you should do to stay secure, as reported by Aljazeera. First is to wear protective gear such as masks, gloves, and suit. Second is to observe social distancing as you don't know who has been infected by the virus and those who have not. Third, always sanitize your hands using alcohol or by washing with clean soap and water. Fourth, remember not to touch your face no matter what.
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND YOUR LOVED ONES AT HOME?
As you come back to your house from going outside, you could probably be carrying the virus with you. To lessen the risk of your family getting infected, it is better to remember to sanitize yourself and belongings first before entering the house.
Groceries should be washed with soap and water. Cash, coins, cell phones, and other things you have with you should also be washed or sanitized. Shoes used outside should never be brought inside your house. Clothes should immediately be washed with soap and bleach. Lastly is to make sure to take a bath and clean your body very well before hugging, kissing, or snuggling your loved ones.
