How to keep yourself safe from the COVID-19
COVID-19 is a highly transmissible virus that has already spread throughout a vast number of countries and territories. As of May 10, 2022, 518，276,154 cases and 6，273，240 deaths were confirmed worldwide (World Health Organization). Ministries of health and national public health organizations of many countries are looking for the methods of fighting against the pandemic.
However, the problem is not only of a medical character, it having serious implications on a variety of socio-economic activities (Whitworth, 2020). If the solution is not found in the nearest time, such critical dimensions as traveling, economic markets, aid provision, and daily lives of people are going to suffer.
People, who now have to stay in isolation, face the challenges of the lack of communication, as well as psychological pressure. Due to some governments not having taken the pandemic seriously from the very beginning, the situation is only worsening, and no one knows for how long the world will remain destabilized (“U.S. Now Leads,” 2020).
What are the symptoms?
The most common early symptoms appear between 2 and 14 days after being infected. Symptoms can be mild to severe. They include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.
How does the virus spread?
Medical experts think that COVID-19 spreads from person-to-person through close contact, a cough, sneeze or kiss. However, since COVID-19 is a new disease, scientists around the globe are racing to learn more about it.
How can I help protect myself?
The best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19. Good health habits can also help prevent and fight COVID-19. You should:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Especially after going to the bathroom, before eating, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water aren't available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Stay home when sick. This includes staying home from work, school, errands, and travel for at least 24 hours after a fever is gone.
Cover a cough or sneeze with a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces like phones, keyboards, and doorknobs.
Get plenty of sleep, be physically active, drink lots of fluids, and eat nutritious food.
Do I need to wear a face mask?
It is recommended that you wear a mask whenever you are in public. Prevent the virus from spreading through air droplets
What if I have symptoms?
Call your doctor if you develop a fever, have a cough, or have difficulty breathing. And let them know if you've been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19. If you think you're infected, using telehealth helps to prevent spreading a virus.
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