സെന്റ് തെരേസാസ് ജി.എച്ച്.എസ്. നെടുങ്കുന്നം/അക്ഷരവൃക്ഷം/COVID-19 AND IT’S REMEDIAL MEASURES

COVID-19 AND IT’S REMEDIAL MEASURES Being prepared helps. As COVID-19 spreads across countries, it helps to know the basic facts about the virus and how to deal with it. Read through this guide that answers important questions based on advice from global experts at the World Health Organisation. Follow these guides. Be prepared. Be safe. 5 points to remember ISSUED IN THE PUBLIC INTEREST 1. COVID-19 is a highly infectious disease 2. It spreads from person to person contact 3. It also spreads when you come in contact with respiratory droplets 4. Symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath can take up to 14 days to show after exposure to the virus. 5. This means that someone who looks perfectly healthy could also be infected. What are the symptoms of COVID-19? Fever ,Tiredness, Dry Cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. The symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. What are the emergency warning signs? Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath Persistent pain or pressure in the chest Bluish lips or face How does COVID-19 spread? • People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus • The disease is spread from person to person when you come in contact with respiratory droplets of infected people when they cough or sneeze • These droplets land on objects and surfaces around them. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces. How can I protect myself and my family? 1. Wash your hands regularly even with normal soap for at least 30 seconds 2. Do not touch your eyes, nose, and especially your mouth with unclean hands 3. Keep distance of at least 3 feet from anyone who is coughing and sneezing 4. Cover your mouth with tissue or handkerchief when you cough or sneeze 5. Isolate yourself if you are sick and avoid visiting public places 6. Wear a mask at all times if you are sick, or care for someone who is sick 7. Stay indoors unless you have to step out for essential supplies. JAN TREESA JOVIN 7 B സെന്റ് തെരേസാസ് ജി.എച്ച്.എസ്. നെടുങ്കുന്നം കറുകച്ചാൽ ഉപജില്ല കോട്ടയം അക്ഷരവൃക്ഷം പദ്ധതി, 2020 ലേഖനം  സാങ്കേതിക പരിശോധന - abhaykallar തീയ്യതി: 30/ 04/ 2020 >> രചനാവിഭാഗം - ലേഖനം