COVID-19 Situation!
The coronavirus, or COVID-19, is inciting panic for a number of reasons. It’s a new virus, meaning no one has immunity, and there is no vaccine. Its novelty means that scientists aren’t sure yet how it behaves they have little history to go on.
Corona Virus SYMPTOMS
It can take up to 14 days for symptoms of coronavirus to appear. The main symptoms to look out for are:
Fever – this means you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature). It is a common sign and also may appear in 2-10 days if you affected.
Coughing – this means coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours (if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual).
Shortness Of Breath – Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
PRECAUTIONS
Ways to prevent the disease
Use Face Masks When In Closed And Crowded Places
Cover coughs and sneezes with tissues.
Avoid Crowd
As an individual, you can lower your risk of infection by reducing your rate of contact with other people. Avoiding public spaces and unnecessary social gatherings, especially events with large numbers of people or crowds, will lower the chance that you will be exposed to the coronavirus as well as to other infectious diseases like flu.
Hand Hygiene
Wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Sick People
Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness.
U.S with partner nations taking a lead to provide a safe and effective vaccine for Covid-19 virus.
Pfizer Inc. said Monday that its COVID-19 vaccine may be a remarkable 90% effective. Dr. Anthony Fauci, the U.S. government’s top infectious-disease expert, said the results suggesting 90% effectiveness are “just extraordinary,” adding: “Not very many people expected it would be as high as that.”
The biotech company Moderna released new data Monday morning that strengthens the case for its COVID-19 vaccine. It concludes the vaccine is 94% effective — and strongly protects against serious illness.
Myths About COVID-19
Let’s flatten the curve
We are all being exposed to a huge amount of COVID-19 information on a daily basis, and not all of it is reliable. Here are some tips for telling the difference and stopping the spread of misinformation.
FACT: Vitamin and mineral supplements cannot cure COVID-19
Micronutrients, such as vitamins D and C and zinc, are critical for a well-functioning immune system and play a vital role in promoting health and nutritional well-being. There is currently no guidance on the use of micronutrient supplements as a treatment of COVID-19.
FACT: Adding pepper to your soup or other meals DOES NOT prevent or cure COVID-19
FACT: People of all ages can be infected by the COVID-19 virus
Older people and younger people can be infected by the COVID-19 virus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes, and heart disease appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus.
Keep yourself and family safe from Covid-19 and follow the guidance given by the government of Pakistan and absolutely avoid crowded places and wear mask at all times. May Allah keep us and our families safe from this pandemic!
