UdaipurTimes takes this as an opportunity  through our platform to share some positive information on Coronavirus or COVID19. The source of this information is All India Institute of Medical Sciences, New Delhi.  We believe on social media shares and forwards, we believe in information given to us through Media; We are overwhelmed with the thousands of images, videos and text messages we have received on our phones.  

Dr GULERIA, Head of ALL INDIA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES has clarified and debunked a few myths surrounding the diseases.  Now is the time to Trust the information shared by India's premier healthcare provider AIIMS. SO... HERE GOES...

ABOUT:

COVID19 is an infectious disease transmitted through the Novel Corona Virus (Simple)

TRANSMISSION

Inhaling the droplets released in the air by an infected person coughing or sneezing

OR

touching the surface where the droplets end up

AND

touching their face, eyes, mouth or nose...does the virus get transmitted

HOW DOES AN INFECTED PERSON HEAL

80% of those infected, will require NO TREATMENT and will recover on their OWN

Less than 20% may need hospitalisation

A Very SMALL percentage, mainly those with underlying Chronic conditions or illness may need admission in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)

BUT ALL THOSE INFECTED NEED TO BE IN QUARANTINE SO AS NOT TO SPREAD THE INFECTION

AGE GROUP FACTOR

Known to occur in all age groups

Generally mild in Children

Older persons and persons with Chronic Conditions (viz. Heart Disease, Diabetrs, Cancer, Lung disease, High Blood Pressure, etc) are at HIGH RISK to develop serious illness

LIFE OF VIRUS on INFECTED SURFACE

Not certain, but the virus that causes COVID19 behaves like any other Corona virus

Life on Surface can be anything between few hourse to couple of days depending on the temperature, type of surface, humidity, etc.

Clean suspect surfaces with water or disinfectant; Wash Hands with Soap n Water or Sanitizer; Avoid touching anywhere on the face

The AIM is to PREVENT the transmission from contaminated surfaces to your hands/mouth/face/eyes

1. Does the Disease Spread through food, especially eating Chicken, Eggs and Meat?

NO...there is NO CONCLUSIVE evidence that properly cooked food transmits the disease.  This is Hype created by VEGAN community who are unethically using this platform to get across their self interests. THIS VIRUS cannot be caused by the Consumption of Meat.

2. Does the Diseas spread through Pets

NO...the transmission of disease has not been seen through pets

3. Does the Dead Body of a person infected with Coronavirus transmit the infection?

NO...there is no transmission of Coronavirus infection through the Dead Body of an infected Person

4. HOT WATER and ALCOHOL

NO... Coronavirus has nothing to do with temperature and Alcohol is NOT THE REMEDY to PREVENT it

5. VIRUS gest worse during Rain

NO... Weather conditions have nothing to do with Coronavirus. The infection has spread in warmer tropical countries as well. Only Proper Care and infection control can contain the spread of this virus.

6. Stock Piling Food

NO...there is not need for panic buying or stock piling of food. With the care that the Indian system is augmenting across the country, we will hopefully not move to next stage of community transmission.

7. Garlic and Salt Water

These have been used for a long time in relieving symptoms of cold and cough.  However, no evidene exists that these can keep out the transmission of infection or even cure.

COMMON SYMPTOMS

Fever, Sore Throat, Cough, Shortness of Breath - Similar to symptoms of any viral infection, viz. common cold, influenza, etc.

CONSULTATION GUIDELINES

You should be sellf aware and consult a doctor if you have the clinical symptoms of a respiratory infection... OR

Have a recent travel history to any of the infected areas... OR

Have been in close contact with a, infected person

HOW TO GET THE TESTS DONE

Tests are recommended ONLY if you have the respiratory symptoms OR have a travel history to infected places OR have been in contact with a lab confirmed infected person.

Immediately Call the Helpline Number of the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - 011-23978046.  Toll Free 1075

TREATMENT

No specific treatment for Corona Virus infection

Consists of Symptomatic treatment

80% of the cases recover within a few days

Severe disease symptoms may need admission in hospital / ICU

Some Drugs that have been used for other similar infections are being used succesfully in treating very sick patients

HOW DO I PROTECT MYSELF

Simple Precautions - Regulary clean and wash your hands, specially when entering home or office; maintain at least a 1 meter distance from those coughing or sneezing; avoid touching your face; cover mouth and nose while sneezing or coughing and discard used tissue immediately; STAY HOME if you are even slightly UNWELL

MASK

...NOT TO USED by a HEALTHY PERSON as it creates a false sense of Security

...to be used ONLY IF YOU are having cough or fever, should you wear a mask to prevent your infection from spreading

. ..to be used ONLY IF YOU are visiting a Health Care facility

...to be used ONLY IF YOU  are caring for an Ill Person (use TRIPLE LAYER Mask when with those undergoing home care

HAND SANITIZERS

...to be used ONLY WHEN CARING FOR AN INFECTED PERSON.... else a simple hand wash with Soap and Water for 20 seconds is enough

ARE WE WELL EQUIPPED to Deal with CORONAVIRUS

Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has taken adequate steps to equip designated healthcare facilities in care for infected patients, IN CASE they REQUIRE HOSPITAL CARE

Relevant SOPs for isolation and home quarantine, sample testing, laboratory facilities and discharge of the admitted patients are well available in the public domain on the website of the MoHFW.