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About COVID19

COVID-19

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus. It was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, Hubei, China. Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death. Standard recommendations to prevent infection spread include regular hand washing, covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing, thoroughly cooking meat and eggs. Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing.

How it Spreads




Coronavirus Syptoms

The Corona virus has symtoms similar to the Flu Virus, if you have any of the symptoms below please seek medical attention

Strong Headache
Dry Persistent Cough
Sore Throat
High Fever
Shortness Of breath
Muscle Pain

Prevention Of Coronavirus

Though the Corona Virus Spreads Quickly, it can be prevented by following the guidelines below.

  • Stay at Home

    Stay at home if you feel sick or develop any of the symptoms. To avoid spreading the disease to others

  • Wear a Mask

    If you must go out wear a mask to avaaoid contact with the droplets

  • Wash Your Hand

    Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds

  • Well Done Cooking

    only eat properly cooked meals



How to Protect
Ourselves and Others.

1. Wash your hands frequently: Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after eating, coughing, sneezing or handling your mask or packages. If water is not available, use a hand rub that contains at least 60% alcohol, rub your hands thoroughly, make sure all areas are covered.
2. Wear a Face mask: The COVID-19 virus primarily spreads when one person breathes in droplets that are produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Wearing a mask protects not just the wearer but others too.
3. Maintain social distancing: Work from home if possible and avoid large gatherings, public spaces and public transportation, this especially important for people who are at a higher risk of getting very sick like the elderly and those who are immuno-compromised.
4. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth: Be careful to keep your hands away from any location on your face where a virus could enter your body.
5. Clean "high-touch" surfaces regularly with bleach: Although we are uncertain of how long the virus lasts on surfaces, take precaution, wipe down surfaces like; counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, and bedside tables.
People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to recover at home. Do not leave home, except to get medical care. Speak with yoour doctor if you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19. Do not self medicate.