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COVID-19 Update : March 27, 2020

NCOV-19 or COVID-19 or Novel Coronavirus is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. People infected with NCOV-19 will likely to have mild to moderate respiratory illness. In older people, especially those who have underlying medical problems, a serious illness will likely arise. It starter in Wuhan, China and has spread dynamically to other countries, including the U.S.

As of March 27, 2020, there had been already a total of 85,612 confirmed cases of COVID-19 and total death of 1,301. This included both confirmed and presumptive positive cases of COVID-19 reported or tested at CDC since January 21, 2020.

President Trump declared on January 31, 2020, COVID-19 as a Public Health Emergency and also on that day, the 195 American evacuees from Wuhan, China undergo a federal quarantine for 14 days.





















HOW IS THIS TRANSMITTED?

COVID-19 is believed to be transmitted person-to-person, between a person who is in close contact with one another and through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets can land in the mouth or nose of people nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. However, there are reported cases of the virus being spread before people show symptoms or what they call asymptomatic. 

People can also get infected simply by touching a surface or object contaminated with the virus and then touching their mouth, nose or possibly their eyes after. However, this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. 


WHAT ARE ITS SYMPTOMS?

Starting from a range of mild symptoms at the onset of the infection until it gets severe that it will, unfortunately, lead to death if not treated.

Mild symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure. That is the incubation period of Mers-COV viruses. These symptoms include;
  • fever
  • cough
  • shortness of breath
  • sore throat
  • headache
EMERGENCY WARNING SIGNS - you must get medical attention immediately
  • trouble breathing
  • persistent pain or pressure in the chest
  • inability to arouse
  • bluish lips or face


HOW TO PROTECT MYSELF?

There is no vaccine yet for the prevention of the disease, nor approved formulation for its treatment, thus the best way to prevent this illness is to avoid being exposed. However, we can follow these simple guidelines to always keep ourselves clean at all times.

1. CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN

  • Wash hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds using the proper handwashing technique. 
  • If soap and water are not readily available, you can use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Rinse hands as often as possible. Avoid touching your
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands

2. AVOID CLOSE CONTACT

  • Put distance between you and other people at all times.

HOW TO PROTECT OTHERS?
  • Stay home if you're sick
  • Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside of your elbow.
  • Throw used tissue in the trash 
  • Immediately wash your hands  with soap and water (proper handwashing technique)
  • Wear a face mask when you are sick
  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and areas daily




 
Source: www.cdc.gov
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