Here are the answers to the most common queries about the Novel Coronavirus based on our discussion with the various experts from the reputed institutes and analysis of the CDC, WHO, and MoHFW guidelines
COVID-19 is an infectious condition, which means it can be spread, directly or indirectly, from one person to another
(Involves your upper respiratory tract (nose, throat, airways, lungs Caused by the newly discovered
.coronavirus, called as novel coronavirus, first identified in Wuhan,China, in December 2019
” Coronavirus has “high infectivity but low mortality
Mortality rate ranges between 2-3%. It is significantly less severe than 2003 SARS (MR: 10%) or ۲۰۱۲ MERS (MR: 35%) outbreaks. Risk of death is only higher in older people (above an age of ~60 years) and people with pre-existing health conditions
The lack of verified facts and floating rumours are to be blamed for this panic .The most important thing is when a virus is new, we don’t know how it may affect people
?Will I die if I catchthe disease
.No. Almost 80% of people have mild symptoms, and recover from thedisease in 2 weeks
Most of the symptoms can be treated with timely medical care
.Source: John Hopkins Center for System Science and Engineering (Live dashboard), as reported on March 11, 2020
.COVID-19 appears to be relatively rare and mild in children
.Just over ۲% of cases were under 18 years of age. Of these, fewer than 3% developed severe or critical disease
An infected person can spread the infection to a healthy person
.No. There is no such evidence as yet
.experience with other coronaviruses like SARS and MERS suggest that people do not get infected through food
.No. There is no such evidence as yet
.spread directly through poultry products. But, experts say it can be a good option to have only properly cooked meat
You can suspect to have coronavirus, only if You have symptoms (fever, cough, shortness of breath) + any out of these:
Coronavirus can get you symptoms like fever, cough, shortness of breath. They can be almost similar to common cold or flu and may appear 2-14 days of exposure. Severity of illness can vary in different people from mild to severe symptoms.
If you have a fever, cold, or sore throat, don’t panic. Take good care of yourself:
Inhale steam 2-3 times a day to clear off congestion
Stay hydrated and get adequate rest*
Washing your hands frequently can reduce the spread of the virus
Visit a doctor if condition worsens or does not get better with time
Take medicines as and when advised by the doctor
Cold Vs. Flu Vs. Coronavirus If you have a sore throat, it’s more likely a cold than flu or coronavirus, in ge neral.
Should I be tested for coronavirus if I have high grade fever, cough and difficulty in breathing? Or can I get a coronavirus test done just for the
.No
.as recommended by the doctors only if someone falls under the definition of “suspected case”
.labs with biosafety level 4 (BSL4) can handle the COVID-19 samples
!Yes
!Yes
.There is no science-based evidence that proves its ability to protect against the coronavirus
.As per the experts in the field, heat and warm weather is likely to decrease the spread of COVID-19
.are good enough to contain the virus
.affected geographic areas like China, Republic of Korea, Iran, Italy, Hong Kong, etc
:Channel your worries into these 3 actionable goals
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:References
https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
.Harvard Medical School. Coronavirus: Many questions, some answers
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/
.Note: All information and numbers are as available and reported on March 7, 2020
Disclaimer:This piece is for informational purpose only, it is not a substitute to a doctor’s advice or any professional medical advice