Fast Facts
- The virus spreads like any flu or a common cold.
- The large droplets of cough and sneezes produce the germs that remain on the surfaces for a long time and get transmitted to people who come in contact with the surface.
- Maintaining proper hygiene will protect you from getting infected by the virus
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water reduce the chances of catching virus lingering on the surface
- Save masks and hand sanitizers for people who are already sick or suffer from weak immunity, as they are at a higher risk of getting affected by the virus
- Donate masks to ill patients and healthcare workers. Stop piling up masks at your home and let us help each other as humans to overcome the disease
Who can get infected by the COVID-19?
The risk depends on your location and the health precautions you take. Government and health professionals are taking the necessary steps to control the spreading of COVID-19. Washing hands with soap and maintaining a healthy diet can minimize the risk of getting infected by the virus up to much extent.
Older people and patients suffering from respiratory diseases such as asthma, heart disease, cancer, lung disease, diabetes, and low blood pressure are at higher risk of getting infected by the virus.
Are there any medicines or antibiotics to prevent COVID-19?
Antibiotics work only on bacterial infections. Since COVID-19 is a virus, so, antibiotics won’t work on it. Some traditional home remedies might help alleviate the symptoms of COVID-19. However, there is no medically claimed proof that it can cure the disease.
Multiple clinical trials are going on, which includes both traditional and home remedies. However, doctors recommend patients to immediately visit their nearby medical centre to let the medical professionals monitor their health.
Is there a vaccine to cure COVID-19?
Till date, there is no vaccine or any specific medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19. Infected patients should take the necessary care to relieve the symptoms. People who are in critical condition should remain hospitalized.
Most patients recover from the virus affect if they follow proper medicines, diet, and care. So, follow the essential hygiene tips and do not panic!
Should I Keep Wearing Mask to Prevent COVID-19?
Wear mask only if you are affected by the symptoms of COVID-19, which includes sneezing, coughing, shortness of breath, and joint pain. We urge you not to waste masks on healthy people as there is a worldwide shortage of masks. Donate masks to sick and poor people and those working nearby hospitals and polluted sites.
How should I keep myself protected?
- Avoid public gathering
- Frequently clean your hands with soap and warm water
- Cover your mouth while sneezing with the bend of your elbow or tissue
- Maintain a distance of at least 1metre from people who are coughing or sneezing
- Stay home if you are sick
- Avoid travelling to places if you are sick