Kalagadi : Covid-19 awareness

what is corona virus?
How does it spread?
How easy does it spread?
Who is at risk ?
Signs and Symptoms
How long does it take to get sick after contamination?
What can i do when i am sick?
Prevention
Proper hand washing techniques.
More Important Information
Resources
Regulations

WHAT IS COVID-19/
CURRENT CORONA VIRUS?

Both terms refer to the same virus currently infecting people over the globe
Corona viruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness
The initial transmission was from consuming a wild animal in China (Wuhan)
Currently the most common form of transmission is person to person
Because this virus is so new, not much is known about it yet.

HOW DOES IT SPREAD?

Between people who are in close contact (within approximately 2 meters).

Through droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

It can be spread from people not showing severe symptoms.

From contaminated surfaces – if you touch a contaminated surface and then touch your own mouth, nose, face and eyes you can contaminate yourself

How easy does it spread ?

The virus seems to spread easily and large numbers of people can get infected if the necessary precaution is not taken.

Currently the virus spreads easily in a community, which means that some are not sure how and where they became infected. This poses a challenge to control the virus.

Who is getting sick /
People at risk ?

COVID – 19 is not an equal killer You are more prone to become infected if:

Being elderly
Having other illnesses (Heart disease, Kidney disease, Lung disease, Smoking, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure and Cancer)
Weaker immune system
Taking medication that weakens the immune system
Being male – slight increased risk
Transmission during pregnancy not clear

Signs & Symptoms /
What do I see and feel

Runny Nose

Sore throat

Fever

Breathing difficulty

Dry Cough

How long does it take to get sick after contamination?

It takes 2-14 days to develop the symptoms.
Some people recover by themselves.
You can contract the didease from another person, even if only mild symptoms.
You can spread the disease before you feel severely ill.

What can i do when i am sick ?

Self Isolation: Stay away from other people and animals (Stop spreading the disease).
Stay home.
Wash your hands often.
Cough in you arm – not your hand.
Don’t touch your face unnecessarily.
Don't touch unnecessary surfaces.
Don’t share household items.
Inform people you could have infected them.
Call before you go to the doctors rooms.
Corona Hotline 080 002 9999.
Follow government/company policies.

Prevention

avoid public gatherings
if in doubt – rather stay home and check
educate friends and family
wash your hands as often as possible
follow the news and latest procedures
avoid travelling
find your company procedure
the virus can live for days on contaminated surfaces
if possible, dont share a room/bathroom with a person who has contracted the disease.
get into the habit of not touching your face