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COVID-19: Don’t Panic! Know The Facts

If you have a mild symptom, donu2019t take a chance. Isolate yourself first and then contact your doctor or a COVID-19 information helpline to seek medical assistance.

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COVID-19: Don’t Panic! Know The Facts

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  1. COVID-19: Don’t Panic! Know The Facts It is a panic-stricken situation. It is alarming. Yes, we know! COVID-19, the pandemic has hit us where it hurts the most. As of March 25, 2020, the Situation Report of WHO reveals that globally there are 414,179 confirmed cases. The death toll has risen to 18,440. Scientists and doctors are racing to find a cure for this deadly situation. The UN is working relentlessly to ensure that no vulnerable groups are left behind in this hour of emergency. As coronavirus disease is infectious, it is spreading like wildfire affecting a vast majority of the world population. The government of many countries is taking serious measures to slow down the spread of coronavirus. According to the Business Insider, nearly one-third of the global population is under lockdown which includes countries like India and the United Kingdom. France, Italy, New Zealand, Poland are among the few countries imposing the most restrictive mass quarantine. 

  2. In such a situation, panicking is common. But it won’t help. Then, the obvious question – Who can help us? By now, it is apparent that almost everyone knows the answer to the question. It is You, Yourselves! The health care units and government authorities are doing their best to prevent the spreading of the virus. But, most importantly, it is you who can protect yourself from this deadly virus.

  3. What Can You Do? • Be informed about COVID-19. Follow only the trusted source – https://www.who.int • Know the symptoms • Practice hygiene • Maintain social distancing • Stay at home • Don’t panic • Turn a deaf ear to the rumors

  4. What Are The Symptoms? • According to the WHO, the common symptoms are – • Fever • Tiredness • Dry cough • Runny nose • Sore throat • Shortness of breath • Some may experience nasal congestion, body pain, nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea. 

  5. What Should You Do If You Have Symptoms? If you have a mild symptom, don’t take a chance. Isolate yourself first and then contact your doctor or a COVID-19 information helpline to seek medical assistance. If you experience the emergency warnings like difficulty in breathing or fever, immediately call your healthcare provider for medical attention.  According to a WHO report, children are less susceptible to the coronavirus attack. Individuals aged over 60 years and those with other severe medical conditions like diabetes, cardiovascular disease, or lung disease are at the highest risk of attack from COVID-19. Take care of your parents and older household members during this difficult tim

  6. What Are The Preventive Measures?  • Your protection is in your hands. Take care of yourself and protect others. There is not much to do. Here is the list – • Wash your hands frequently. Thoroughly clean your hands with alcohol-based handwash for at least 20 seconds. • Follow respiratory hygiene. Cover your mouth and nose properly when you cough or sneeze. Use a tissue paper or sneeze into your elbow. • Wear a mask and throw away used masks in a closed wastebin. • Maintain social distancing. Avoid gathering. Stay home. • It is better to avoid eating and drinking in public places.

  7. Conclusion It is a challenging situation worldwide. And we can’t lose hope. So, take the preventive measures seriously and protect yourself and others from the current health crisis. COVID-19 is deadly. But, there are a lot of cases of the successful recovery of patients. According to Worlometers, currently, 117,608 people have recovered out of 488,345 coronavirus cases. We need to stay calm and positive and continue to follow the proper guidelines to protect ourselves and others. We will surely fight the evil! We are seeing the after-effects of negligence by lots of countries with most of them facing lockdown. But, all is not lost yet as you can develop websites sitting at home from a reputed web development company and let your revenue continue during this dreadful situation across the globe. How to check original source: Covid: 19 don’t panic know the facts

  8. Thank you for your time! Elsner Technologies Pvt Ltd

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