Corona Virus

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is to be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

Countries where COVID-19 has spread

220 Countries and Territories around the world have reported a total of 214,232,674 confirmed cases of the coronavirus COVID-19 that originated from Wuhan, China, and a death toll of 4,469,763 deaths.

Most affected countries are listed below:

Country	Cases	Deaths	Region
United States	40,513,018	662,853	North America
India	32,903,289	439,916	Asia
Brazil	20,830,712	582,004	South America
Russia	6,956,318	184,812	Europe
United Kingdom	6,862,904	132,920	Europe
France	6,799,240	114,680	Europe
Turkey	6,253,711	54,995	Asia
Argentina	5,148,085	110,806	South America
Colombia	4,894,702	124,388	South America
Spain	4,804,424	83,527	Europe
Iran	4,796,377	104,022	Asia
Italy	4,494,857	128,855	Europe
Indonesia	4,026,837	129,293	Asia
Germany	3,884,417	92,522	Europe
Mexico	3,249,878	254,466	North America
Poland	2,887,270	75,329	Europe
South Africa	2,708,951	79,953	Africa
Ukraine	2,276,590	53,521	Europe
Peru	2,143,691	197,944	South America

Symptoms of Covid-19

Most common symptoms:
Fever
Dry cough
Tiredness
Less common symptoms:
Aches and pains
Sore throat
Diarrhoea
Conjunctivitis
Headache
Loss of taste or smell
A rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
Serious symptoms:
Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
Chest pain or pressure
Loss of speech or movement

Prevention From Covid-19

Maintain a safe distance from others, even if they don’t appear to be sick.

Wear a mask in public, especially indoors or when physical distancing is not possible.

Choose open, well-ventilated spaces over closed ones. Open a window if indoors.

Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.

Get vaccinated when it’s your turn. Follow local guidance about vaccination.

Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.

Stay home if you feel unwell.

What to do if we are attacked by corona virus?

Self Treatment

Call your health care provider or COVID-19 hotline to find out where and when to get a test.

Cooperate with contact-tracing procedures to stop the spread of the virus.

If testing is not available, stay home and away from others for 14 days.

While you are in quarantine, do not go to work, to school or to public places. Ask someone to bring you supplies.

Keep at least a 1-metre distance from others, even from your family members.

Wear a medical mask to protect others, including if/when you need to seek medical care.

Clean your hands frequently.

Stay in a separate room from other family members, and if not possible, wear a medical mask.

Keep the room well-ventilated.

If you share a room, place beds at least 1 meter apart.

Monitor yourself for any symptoms for 14 days.

Call your health care provider immediately if you have any of these danger signs: difficulty breathing, loss of speech or mobility, confusion or chest pain.

Stay positive by keeping in touch with loved ones by phone or online, and by exercising at home.

Medical Treatment

Scientists around the world are working to find and develop treatments for COVID-19.

Optimal supportive care includes oxygen for severely ill patients and those who are at risk for severe disease and more advanced respiratory support such as ventilation for patients who are critically ill.

Dexamethasone is a corticosteroid that can help reduce the length of time on a ventilator and save lives of patients with severe and critical illness.