The pandemic Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19 with lethal transmission have become a major concern for every individual in the world.
The COVID-19 infection infected 15 million people worldwide and claimed 5 million lives.
In India only, cases crossed 1.2 million with a recovery rate of 63% and fatality rate of 2.4 %.
Though the mortality rate of the disease is 6% worldwide, the transmission of the disease is the major cause in the increasing cases.
Considering the seriousness of COVID-19, it is about time we step up against this deadly disease.
Since the virus does not have any proven cure, simple regular hygiene ways, handwash, social distancing and other such steps are the only possible way to prevent the spread.
Isolation, social distancing, wearing face masks, extra care of senior citizens and children, no smoking, no drinking are a few simple things, helping to reduce the chances of being infected.
Simple ways to prevent the spread
- Social distancing
- No smoking
- No drinking
- Wearing face mask
- Use of sanitizer
- Wash hands every 30 minutes
- Isolation
- Self awareness
- Practice Respiratory hygiene
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth in public or outdoors.
- Stay informed
- Stay indoors if not important
Why one needs to follow the above mentioned steps?
Social distancing: COVID-19 spreads mainly by respiratory droplets that come out of the mouth or nose when a person who has the disease coughs. By avoiding crowded places and maintaining social distancing you keep yourself distant (at least 2 metre) from people who may be infected with COVID-19 or any other respiratory disease.
Wearing face mask: Wearing face masks could reduce 80 % to 90 % chance of being infected or infecting others.
Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth: Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth and can then enter your body and make you sick.
No drinking and smoking: drink and smoke could affect your immune system, being a hurdle during treatment if infected of the Novel Coronavirus. Immune system of your body plays a very important role in the cure of the Novel Coronavirus.
Self awareness: If you know all the pros and cons of the disease and stay informed about the deadly virus, it helps to spread the word to others. In addition this may also cut the spreaded WhatsApp rumours regarding the Coronavirus. Local and national authorities will have the most up-to-date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Wash hands frequently: Washing hands frequently with soap would help you to get rid of all the viruses you may have contacted directly or indirectly.
In case of emergency, just call to helpline number launched by the Union Government, +91 1123978046.
In every state and city, there are clinics and diagnostic centres or laboratories approved by the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) to conduct the COVID-19 infection test.
Some of the helpline numbers of different states are:
Andhra Pradesh – 0866-2410978
Arunachal Pradesh – 9436055743
Assam – 6913347770
Bihar -104
Chhattisgarh – 077122-35091
Goa – 104
Gujarat – 104
Haryana – 8558893911
Himachal Pradesh – 104
Jharkhand – 104
Karnataka – 104
Kerala – 0471-2552056
Madhya Pradesh – 0755-2527177
Maharashtra – 020-26127394
Manipur – 03852411668
Meghalaya – 108
Mizoram – 102
Nagaland – 7005539653
Odisha – 9439994859
Punjab – 104
Rajasthan – 0141-2225624
Sikkim – 104
Tamil Nadu – 044-29510500
Telangana – 104
Tripura – 0381-2315879
Uttarakhand – 104
Uttar Pradesh – 18001805145
West Bengal – 03323412600
Steps to avoid spreading the virus?
Stay home, except to get medical care.
Stay away from other people in your home.
Don’t share dishes, cups, eating utensils, or linens with others.
Cover your coughs and sneezes. Wash your hands often. Clean and disinfect common surfaces like phones, doorknobs, or counters regularly.
If your COVID-19 test is negative, you are not infected by the virus, but need to stay safe and follow COVID-19 guidelines to prevent being infected in future.
Follow the social vaccine, wash your hands every 30 minutes, wear face mask, social distancing (6 feet) and use sanitizer.
Staying safe and healthy during this pandemic crisis of the Novel Coronavirus is the only way to save yourself and others from being infected.
Stay tuned for further updates.
