Novel Corona Virus – Symptoms, Precaution Measures

Novel Coronavirus: Novel Coronavirus has affected nearly 110 positive cases in India. Indian Government has taken all possible measures to control novel coronavirus. However, 2 Persons died in Delhi and Karnataka from novel coronavirus. Currently, it has been identified that 14 states in India have affected by Novel Coronavirus disease.

What is Novel Coronavirus?

Novel Coronavirus is from Coronavirus family. This Coronavirus (CoV) disease will cause illness to people and it starts with a common cold. After causing the common cold, it will transform into a severe disease such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS)

Symptoms of Novel Coronavirus

The Novel coronavirus starts with very common fever and cold but later, it converts to very severe disease. The commons signs of Novel coronavirus are

1. 1. Common Cold
   2. Fever
   3. Cough
   4. Respiratory symptoms
   5. Shortness of breath
   6. Breathing difficulties

After causing these basic problems/common diseases, it will start affecting the immune system of the human body and cause the below problems

1. 1. Pneumonia
   2. Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
   3. Kidney Failure
   4. Very finally, Death

How Novel Coronavirus spreads – COVID 19

This virus is spread mostly from person to person. Like the common cold, it is spread by droplets, which are often generated when a person cough or sneeze. One can be exposed when in close contact (within 6 feet) to someone who is sick. People are thought to be more contagious when they have symptoms. There have been reports of people becoming sick after contact with someone with little to no symptoms.

Government Prevention Measures for Novel Coronavirus

1. 1. Peoples are informed to stay aware of COVID 19.
   2. Till 5^th standard, the government has announced a holiday for all schools till 31^st March 2020
   3. Most of the Public gatherings have been shut down by the Government for a due course.
   4. More Malls and Theatres has been closed for a while due to COVID
   5. People entering in India are first isolated and thoroughly checked whether they are caused by coronavirus are not
   6. The Ministry of External Affairs has postponed the Indian Premier League (Cricket Tournament) due to coronavirus
   7. All hospitals in India have been given awareness against COVID 19
   8. US has planned to test the COVID Vaccination on 45 healthy men

Mask for Novel Coronavirus

To make it clear, mask alone don’t prevent you from Coronavirus, because it can spread through eyes and tiny viral particles. However we need to prevent our self for the disease, so the mask is also considered as one of the prevention measures against coronavirus

• • Don’t use Normal Face Mask
  • Use N95 Respirator for Novel Coronavirus
  • Else use 3 layered surgical mark

Before wearing a mask, wash your hands with soap or alcohol-based sanitary hand rub and after using the mask dispose it properly.

Do’s & Don’ts for Novel Coronavirus

1. 1. Wash your hands often with water for 20 seconds
   2. Use soap or alcohol-based sanitizer hand rub to wash your hands
   3. Try to avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands
   4. Don’t go near the people who are sick
   5. Don’t go to crowded places
   6. Avoid going outside, when you are sick
   7. Cover your mouth with kerchief or tissue when you cough or sneeze
   8. Cover your mouth and nose with face mask, to protect yourself from the affected people
   9. Avoid public gathering for a due course
   10. Thoroughly cook meat and eggs
   11. Avoid unprotected contact with animals
   12. Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms

Treatment and Vaccination for Novel Coronavirus

If a person is likely to have coronavirus symptoms, he/she should report to the nearest Government Health Center. The affected person will have three rounds of test to confirm the disease. The incubation period will be from 1 to 14 days. Most commonly it will be around 5 days, they will be isolated. As of now, there is no vaccine for coronavirus. The research centres around the world are continuously working for finding the vaccination to prevent and cure the coronavirus.

Novel Coronavirus Helpline Number in India

People in India can call the helpline number to report any case of coronavirus or to know more information

• • India Help Line Number – 01123978046

STATE	HELPLINE NUMBER
Andhra Pradesh	8662410978
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	3852411668
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	3323412600

People of India are advised to stay aware of the latest news about the novel coronavirus. Please make sure that the people around you are following the proper hygiene measure. If you have any additional queries related to coronavirus, contact the nearest healthcare centres and check the details. Take care of your health and try to protect yourself from others and stay safe