Corona Virus-True and Untrue | Coronavirus disease 2020

 

Corona Virus-True and Untrue | Coronavirus disease 2020

Corona virus is a hot topic right now!

The opposite news and messages are coming through.

Let's know a little bit.

In December of 2019, several cases of a specific type of pneumonia suddenly appeared in Wuhan province, China.

This was evident in people working in the fish and livestock market.

It is a type of virus that has different types.

The new virus is named 2019 nCoV or the 2019 novel corona virus.

Corona is the crown.

The structure of this virus is like a thorny crown.

The virus gradually spread to family and medical staff who came in contact with some of the earliest cases. The virus also spread to some extent in the surrounding areas as well as in remote countries.

Now let's look at some of the things that are important to our health.

Do you have anything to be afraid of?

So not at all.

Do we all need to be screened for the corona virus?

Not at all.

 

Corona Virus-True and Untrue | Coronavirus disease 2020

So who should do this test?

Only those who are contacted and self-ill, who are well-established patients with coronary virus disease, should get this checked.

Who is an established patient?

Established patients who are ill and have had a coronary virus test positive.

How many such established patients are there in India?

No one

So what about those Kerala students?

Some students from Kerala who received medical education in Wuhan returned to their hometown. They had no illness. As a mere formality, they were investigated for Corona virus. All three of them were tested positive.

But that means they have the disease?

Not at all.

They just got infected. There is no simple cold cough of any kind.
They are asked to see a doctor if they get cold.

Is this a blood test?

Not at all. 

This test is for throat infections.

What is the name of this test?
This is called nCoV, PCR (Polymerase chain reaction).

Did this test take place in private labs?

Not at all.

Private laboratories have not yet been allowed to commercialize this test.

So where was this test?

The test was conducted at the Pune National Institute of Virology.

Is there a test anywhere in Mumbai?

The test is done at Kasturba Hospital for Infectious Diseases of Mumbai Municipal Corporation.

What is the incubation period of this virus?

The incubation period is 2 to 11 days.

How long does it take to get an inspection report?

Need to avoid carnivores?

There is no need for that now. Healthy, clean and well-cooked carnivores are not prohibited.

Where can I find information about this disease?

This information can be found on the WHO.Coronavirus website. This information is updated daily.


What precautions should you take to prevent this infection?

1. Have a handkerchief nearby.
2. Close contact with the target patient should be avoided.
3. Avoid close contact with others unless self-healing.
4. Rinse hands thoroughly with soap and water.
5. Eat only by cooking food. Do not eat glasses.
6. In case of heat, cold, cough, seek medical advice immediately.
7. Do not fall prey to rumors.
8. For up-to-date information about Corona, please contact WHO Website. The information on this website is updated regularly.
9. If there is any doubt, it should be resolved by your doctor.

Where is this information available for Indian citizens?

This information is available at the link: Government of India - Ministry of Health and Family Welfare - Diseasealerts-Novel Coronavirus.

Is there a preventive vaccine on the virus?

The virus is new, so the vaccine is not available.

Are medicines available for this illness?

Since the virus is new, no drug is available.

But both the drug and the vaccine
Efforts to develop are underway.

So the church, stay healthy and be strong.