2. Corona Virus - 'CO' stands for corona, 'VI' for virus, and
'D' for disease.
“COVID – 19 as CORONA VIRUS DESEASE 2019”
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses
that cause illness ranging from the common cold
to more severe diseases such as Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel
coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not
been previously identified in humans.
3. First Covid -1 9 Case – The First Case of Novel Coronavirus was
detected in Wuhan in December 2019, Hubei Province, China
➢ According to WHO, a CHINESE traveling in Thailand was the
first confirmed Case of COVID – 19 infection outside China on
13th January 2020.
➢ In USA first Covid – 19, In January 2020.
➢ In India first Covid – 19 case reported in 30th January 2020.
➢ Covid – 19/ coronavirus are the large family of viruses that
cause illness ranging from common cold to more severe
diseases such as Middle East respiratory syndrome
coronavirus (MERS-CoV) / SARS (Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome) – WHO .
➢ Topmost infect country from Corona Virus – USA, Itally,
France, Germany, China.
7. Most common symptoms:
1. fever.
2. dry cough.
3. tiredness.
Less common symptoms:
1. aches and pains.
2. sore throat.
3. diarrhoea.
4. conjunctivitis.
5. headache.
6. loss of taste or smell
Covid – 19 Symptoms According to WHO.
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without
hospitalization.
8. conjunctivitis.
9. headache.
10. loss of taste or smell.
11. a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes.
Serious symptoms:
1. difficulty breathing or shortness of breath.
2. chest pain or pressure.
3. loss of speech or movement.
4. Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always
call before visiting your doctor or health facility.
5. People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage
their symptoms at home.
6. On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the
virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days.
10. Daily routine – Prevention from Covid -19
➢ Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or clean them
with alcohol-based hand rub.
➢ Maintain at least 1-meter distance between you and people
coughing or sneezing.
➢ Avoid touching your face.
➢ Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
➢ Stay home if you feel unwell.
➢ Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
➢ Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and
staying away from large groups of people.
➢ Drink enough water.
➢ Eat properly cooked meat and eggs.
➢ Avoid smoking and Smoking areas.
➢ Avoid contact of infected person or take precaution.
➢ Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
➢ Sanitize your hand and disinfect frequently touched object and
surface using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
13. Here’s what COVID-19 does to your body.
➢ Infection – Virus enters the body – generally through the mouth or nose. From there, the virus makes its way down
into the air sacs inside your lungs, known as alveoli. Once in the alveoli, the virus uses its distinctive spike proteins to
“hijack” cells. The primary genetic programming of any virus is to make copies of itself, and COVID-19 is no exception.
Once the virus’ RNA has entered a cell, new copies are made and the cell is killed in the process, releasing new viruses
to infect neighbouring cells in the alveolus.
➢ Immune Response – The process of hijacking cells to reproduce causes inflammation in the lungs, which triggers an
immune response. As this process unfolds, fluid begins to accumulate in the alveoli, causing a dry cough and making
breathing difficult.
➢ Severe Symptoms - the immune system’s response to inflammation in the lungs can cause what’s known as a “cytokine
storm”. This runaway response can cause more damage to the body’s own cells than to the virus it’s trying to defeat,
and is thought to be the main reason for why the conditions of young, a patient to be placed on a ventilator for
breathing assistance. Both acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) and high-altitude pulmonary edema (HAPE) are
being investigated as causes.
17. Guideline by WHO – WWW.WHO.INT
Protecting yourself and others from the spread COVID-19
1. Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why?
Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
2. Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks
they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the
droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease.
2. Avoid going to crowded places. Why? Where people come together in crowds, you are more likely to come into close
contact with someone that has COIVD-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical distance of 1 metre (3 feet).
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands
can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and infect you.
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4. Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your
mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue
immediately and wash your hands. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene, you
protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19
5. Stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover.
Have someone bring you supplies. If you need to leave your house, wear a mask to avoid infecting others. Why?
Avoiding contact with others will protect them from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
6. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention, but call by telephone in advance if
possible and follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have
the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care
provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of
viruses and other infections.
7.Keep up to date on the latest information from trusted sources, such as WHO or your local and national health
authorities. Why? Local and national authorities are best placed to advise on what people in your area should
be doing to protect themselves.