Team Members Dr Yukti Bellani Dr Ishmeet Kaur
Team Members • • • Dr. Yukti Bellani Dr. Ishmeet Kaur Dr. Harmanjot Singh Dr. Bhavneet Kaur Dr. Ashrita Dr. Harsimar Kaur
What is Coronavirus?
What are symptoms of COVID-19?
Symptoms Most Common
Some other symptoms SORE THROAT CHEST PAIN
Uncommon symptoms Loss of Taste and Smell Rash on Skin of Toe Loss of Movement
Progression of disease • According to WHO, about 80% develop mild symptoms or no symptoms at all. Most people recover completely. • Mild stage of the disease involves low grade fever and dry cough • Shortness of breath which occurs in about 14% people, seek medical attention. • 5% people go into the critical stage of the disease when the lungs are filled with fluid. This may result in septic shock and all the organs start to shut down.
Who is at most risk?
Who is at risk? PEOPLE OVER 65 YEARS SMALL CHILDREN PEOPLE ALREADY SUFFERING FROM AN ILLNESS – Diabetes, Kidney Disease, Heart Disease
Groups at risk LIVE ANIMAL MARKET WORKERS FAMILY MEMBERS OF HEALTH CARE WORKERS CARING FOR THOSE WITH INFECTION
How is Corona virus transmitted?
Transmission Corona virus
Human to Human Transmission PERSON COUGHS OR SNEEZES IN HAND COMES IN CONTACT WITH OTHER PERSON 2 ND PERSON TOUCH 2 ND PERSON OTHER MATERIAL TOUCH EYES, NOSE
How to deal with various objects? WASH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES Dettol , Neem leaves based Spray AVOID CONTACT
NO SPECIFIC TREATMENT TILL NOW, VACCINE TRIALS ARE BEING CARRIED OUT ACROSS THE WORLD. SO PREVENTION IS BETTER THAN CURE
What are the preventive measures we can take?
Protective Measures
Protective Measures MAINTAIN DISTANCE WEAR A MASK
Prevention
What is Social distancing?
Social Distancing Stay away from crowds of 10 people or more to prevent spreading the disease 1 meter
Importance of social distancing
Hand Washing
Importance of Hand washing • • Prevention of Diarrhea and other diseases Avoidance of eye Infection Respiratory infections Keeping your workplace free from bacteria and virus
When to wash hands? BEFORE YOU AFTER YOU • Prepare or eat food. • Use the bathroom. • Handle uncooked foods, especially raw meat. • Treat a cut or wound. • Tend to someone who is sick. • Put in or take out contact lenses. • Do any kind of activity that involves putting your fingers in or near your mouth, eyes, etc. • Blow your nose, cough or sneeze. • Handle garbage. • Tend to someone who is sick. • Change a diaper. • Play with or handle a pet.
Hand washing facts • According to the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), failing to wash hands correctly contributed to nearly 50% of all food borne illness outbreaks • Hand washing does not protect people from diseases such as chicken pox , measles, influenza, tuberculosis, mumps which are passed through the air or by sneezing, coughing, or laughing. • 15% of men do not wash their hands at all after using the restroom.
The importance of wearing a mask
Mask
HOW TO MAKE A MASK YOURSELF
Alternatives to a Mask • Dupattas – made of cotton • Stole – made of cotton • Head Scarf – made of cotton
COMMON MYTHS
Summary • Corona virus disease COVID-19 is a respiratory illness which emerged in China and has spread all over the world. • • It is caused by a virus called as Corona virus. Main symptoms of this disease are fever, cough, shortness of breath. It transmits from one person to another so it is important to take proper precautions. If a person has to go outside then social distancing has to be maintained to prevent the spread. Wear a mask, and keep washing your hands frequently to protect yourself. • • •
THANK YOU
Resources • WHO-World Health Organization • CDC- Centres for Disease Control and Prevention • Our World in Data – Our. Worldin. Data. org
Disclaimer • All information displayed in the content is for information purposes only and in no way should be considered medical advice. If any of the viewers develop any symptoms, they should consult a physician. The authors do not recommend self-medication. • All the content reflects our opinion on the subject of COVID-19 and does not reflect the opinions of SGRDIMSR, Amritsar. • There is neither any conflict of interest, nor any relevant financial affiliations to be disclosed. • If any of the viewers develop any symptoms, they should consult a physician.
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