The New Coronavirus health care problem is a battle none of us saw coming when 2020 celebrations were happening. Except, maybe China. They probably knew or guessed.
15 to 20% of the common cold is caused by different types of Coronavirus, this new Coronavirus / COVID 19 / Wuhan virus whatever you call it, COVID19 is no rose. It’s a plot straight from the medical thriller that Robin Cook would be proud of. But the reality is often wilder than fiction, and now we need to get ready to fight this battle the right way.
Here are a few precautions that can aid us during this critical time: #StayHome #LockdownIndia
- If you go outside for supplies, wear a mask. If you don’t have the right kind, make your own.
- Remember you need an N95 mask for adequate protection against this virus. But other masks will at least stop you from instilling it from a surface onto your nose or face or eyes.
- When you come back home, wash your hands, and spectacles. Disinfect your wallet phone cover, phone, and belt bag with sanitizer
- Take a warm water bath with soap and water and then wear fresh clothes before sitting anywhere at home after coming back.
- Don’t enter the room with children or the elderly without cleaning up
- Don’t sit here and there before you wash
- Have a separate area for keeping your outside stuff like a tray or bucket before you have a chance to sanitize them.
- Stay home as far as possible
At this time, when we are waiting to get the COVID 19 vaccine and effective treatment having the right health insurance covering Coronavirus treatment will be beneficial.
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6 Myths about the Wuhan Coronavirus COVID19
- It has nothing to do with China.
It was Wuhan in China, where it first started and they kept it a secret.
- 2. It’s going away when summer comes.
We can all hope for that, but there is no conclusive evidence for it.
- 3 Herd immunity will work.
Herd immunity will require many people to get infected, which means many people can lose their lives. It’s also not even sure that herd immunity will even work.
- 4 One person can infect only one person, and more people cannot be affected.
One person can infect one or many depending on his contacts and his virus load. It’s zoonotic, which started from an animal, and jumped to humans. We don’t know where it can jump again. Since it’s a new strain of virus showing high infectivity and ability to adapt, we need to be very careful.
- 5 Social distancing is stupid and doesn’t work.
Social distancing works by reducing the number of people a potentially infected person can infect. It works. That’s how China could reduce the caseload.
- 6 Home quarantine means I sit and chat with my family.
No, it means you stay in a separate room preferably one with a door which can be closed and which can be separated from the rest of the house
Use separate utensils.
Communicate at least with a 1-2 meter /3-4 feet distance. With speech cough sneeze we risk making droplets airborne which can travel horizontally 100cm and vertically 50 cm. No unnecessary chit-chat.In some studies , the distance covered by the virus seems to be more than 11feet.
Wear a mask if you are potentially in contact with an infected person or have traveled from a place with positive COVID19 cases in India or outside India.
If you are in home isolation as asymptomatic COVID 19 or recovering
The person must stay in a separate room with a separate bathroom facility.
- Prevent your room’s door from being opened all the time.
- You can research DIY sites, for creating a negative pressure room(this is not tested).
- Wear the mask which you have. Dispose of it properly. Never touch the outer surface of the mask while wearing it.
- Take care to wash your hand with soap and water frequently.
- Medicines are being tested, prophylaxis is planned, and Vaccines are under trial. We need to sit tight, stay at home, and stay safe.
The utensils for food etc should be separate. He should always be wearing a mask during any interaction.
A distance of 11 feet (that’s the maximum, the aerosol can travel horizontally according to data) must be kept while talking to someone else.
Keep entertainment options in the room.
Only one person wearing gloves and mask will be a caregiver and occasional companion. The room should be well ventilated with preferably windows opening outwards. No interior windows.
Central AC is to be avoided.
Good cough hygiene, and hand hygiene to be maintained at all times.
Stay hydrated, and talk to a healthcare setup dedicated to COVID in your locality. Stay indoors. In case of difficulty breathing call the emergency number. All protocol of government needs to be strictly followed.
How you can help?
Coronavirus is causing havoc on the lungs and heart. The myocarditis and the failure of lung function are making survival difficult without a ventilator and an ICU setup.
The problem is for a highly infectious disease like this requires a negative pressure ICU.
We need responsible behavior from citizens. Without that, nothing will work.
For makeshift quarantine facilities and isolation ICU, you need sound HVAC systems, which will create a negative pressure room to avoid contamination and cross infection. If you are an engineer, you can help ideate about making quicker test kits, protective gear masks, negative pressure systems for isolation rooms and quarantine facilities, and portable ventilators. You could help the Government by staying at home too, donating, or sharing your ideas.
When did Stay Home or lockdown phase one officially start in India?
It started on 24th March 2020. Now it’s in its fourth phase as of May 19th, 2020. Officially the lockdown is being continued till 31st May 2020.
Why do you need to stay home according to the rules?
The stay home guidelines is to help you stay safe. It helps prevent the risk of community transmission. Sometimes younger people get affected and could unwittingly be the vehicle of spread, to more at-risk individuals like the elderly. Staying home keeps you and your loved one safe.
Know more about Health Insurance .
Insurance is a subject matter which is personal and should only be taken after full perusal of all information provided by the service provider. Healthwealthbridge and Dr.Amrita, doesn’t claim to be a financial expert and is only sharing her personal experience in this matter. All financial decisions should be taken after reading the offer document carefully.
