Creating a NO HARM culture for generations to come CORONAVIRUS | COVID-19
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW The Coronavirus has made headlines around the world over the past few weeks after it was discovered in China. COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the Coronavirus. We know that COVID-19 affects the respiratory system and is spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth when the infected person coughs, sneezes or exhales and does not close their mouth. These droplets land on objects and surfaces. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching their eyes, nose or mouth after they have touched these objects or surfaces and do not wash their hands thereafter.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 SYMPTOMS • Fever • Headaches • Sudden breathing difficulties • Coughing • Sore throat • Runny nose • General unwell feeling
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 COUNTRIES WORLD-WIDE AFFECTED BY THE CORONA VIRUS
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 5 STEPS TO FOLLOW TO DECREASE THE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE VIRUS The following practical advice has been provided by the World Health Organisation 1 2 Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol- Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 5 STEPS TO FOLLOW TO DECREASE THE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE VIRUS, CONT. The following practical advice has been provided by the World Health Organisation, cont.: 3 4 Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 5 STEPS TO FOLLOW TO DECREASE THE RISK OF CONTRACTING THE VIRUS, CONT. The following practical advice has been provided by the World Health Organisation, cont. : 5 If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, please seek medical attention as soon as possible.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 WHY IS TREATMENT NECESSARY It has been confirmed that when you are affected with the virus, it takes about two weeks before developing the symptoms. During this time you might have affected at least a dozen other people without realising it.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 TREATMENT 2: NASAL ASPIRATE 1: SWAB TEST A special swab will be used to take a sample from your A saline solution will be injected into your nose, then nose or throat. removing the sample with gentle suction.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 TREATMENT, CONT. 4: SPUTUM TEST 3: TRACHEAL ASPERATE A thin, lighted tube called a bronchoscope will be put Sputum is thick mucus that is coughed up from the lungs. You down your mouth and into your lungs, where a sample may be asked to cough up sputum into a special cup, or a will be collected. special swab may be used to take a sample from your nose.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 TREATMENT, CONT. 5: BLOOD TEST There are limited risks to the tests and discomfort is only temporary. Discuss any such concerns with your medical practitioner. A blood sample from a vein in your arm may be taken.
CORONAVIRUS – COVID-19 If you have developed the symptoms or know of someone who might have caught the virus, it is of vital importance that you go to your nearest clinic or hospital. WhatsApp “Hi” to 0600 123 456 for up -to-date information on COVID-19 from South African Department of Health. OR CALL COVID-19 HOTLINE 0800 029 999
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