Day: March 30, 2020

Corona virus: Who is at higher risk of infection and what can you do about it? COVID-19 is an illness caused by a novel coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus spreads mainly through droplets of saliva or nose discharge when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it is important that you also practice the respiratory etiquette. People who are at higher risk: Corona virus can cause severe illness to everyone, although there are certain individuals who are at greater risk. Older adults, aged 65 and older, are at greater risk ofRead More

Globally the COVID – 19 cases are growing rapidly. One of the important factors in controlling the spread of COVID-19 across the globe is testing, and then isolating the suspected individuals to prevent the spread of disease. There are two principal methods of checking for infection caused by corona virus, one is a sensitive test which uses a technique called RT-PCR to look for virus RNA. You can detect as little as one particle of the virus in swabs taken from inside the mouth or nose.The other being a bloodRead More

5 steps to prevent the corona virus infection (COVID – 19) and its transmission The rapid spread of the COVID-19-causing virus has caused concern around the world. This rapidly spreading coronavirus epidemic has been declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) and several countries are struggling with a spike in reported cases. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: 1) Wash your hands regularly Wash your hands regularly for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, particularly after you have been in a public place,Read More

What is corona virus disease (COVID-19)? And things you need to know about this virus Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a recently discovered coronavirus-caused infectious disease. It was first reported to the WHO on December 31, 2019. SARS-CoV-2 disease (Severe acute respiratory syndrome) was recently referred to as COVID-19 by the WHO, the latest acronym for coronavirus disease 2019. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory disease and recover without any special treatment being needed. Older people and those with underlying health conditions such asRead More