As COVID-19 continues to impact communities all around the world, leading to many unprecedented circumstances and overall fear in all our hearts. This pandemic has till date claimed thousands of lives and pummelled markets.
Coronavirus is a family of other viruses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). According to a recent WHO report, it is said that the virus has been transmitted from animals to humans. This means that corona SARS-CoV was transmitted from civet cats and MERS-CoV from dromedary camels. The worst part is that a cure hasn’t been figured out yet. The reason why coronavirus was given such a name is that when viewed under a microscope, the virus appeared in the shape of a crown. Literally, corona means crown and that’s how researchers decided to name it coronavirus.
WHO has released a scientific brief on the off-label use of medicines for COVID-19. A number of medicines have been suggested as potential investigational therapies, many of which are now being or will soon be studied in clinical trials, including the SOLIDARITY trial co-sponsored by WHO and participating countries. WHO recognizes the importance of addressing the needs of refugees and migrants when preparing for or responding to the COVID-19 pandemic. WHO European Region has released a guidance document to assist healthcare working with refugees and migrants.
Public health and social measures are measures or actions by individuals, institutions, communities, local and national governments and international bodies to slow or stop the spread of COVID-19. These measures to reduce transmission of COVID-19 include individual and environmental measures, detecting and isolating cases, contact tracing and quarantine, social and physical distancing measures including for mass gatherings, international travel measures, and vaccines and treatments. While vaccines and specific medications are not yet available for COVID-19, other public health and social measures play an essential role in reducing the number of infections and saving lives.
Social and physical distancing measures aim to slow the spread of disease by stopping chains of transmission of COVID-19 and preventing new ones from appearing. These measures secure physical distance between people (of at least one metre), and reduce contact with contaminated surfaces, while encouraging and sustaining virtual social connection within families and communities. Measures for the general public include introducing flexible work arrangements such as teleworking, distance learning, reducing and avoiding crowding, closure of non-essential facilities and services, shielding and protection for vulnerable groups, local or national movement restrictions and staying-at home measures, and coordinated reorganization of health care and social services networks to protect hospitals. The measures are used in conjunction with individual protective measures against COVID-19 such as frequent hand washing and cough etiquette.
To be effective, public health measures must be implemented with the full engagement of all members of society, including communities and professional groups. All measures should be accompanied with clear, accessible and regular risk communication to explain the response strategy and enable people to make informed decisions to protect themselves and help achieve the public health goal of ending the outbreak.
With the increasing number of COVID-19 cases around the world, there have been myths surrounding its very existence including a cure.
Current Stats on Coronavirus, the total number of affected people are on the rise while a cure is still in the process of being figured out. Here is what you need to know.
Worldwide Deaths: Currently, there have been 99,442 cases identified worldwide causing 3,387 deaths while the remaining 55,661 are in the process of being treated.
Coronavirus in India:Â There have been a total of 31 cases being affected by this virus while this number is on the rise.
Cases Recorded Worldwide:Â The highest number of reported cases in China accounting to 80,555 cases followed by South Korea (6,284 deaths) and Italy (3,858 deaths).
Situation Number Before 1st April 2020
Globally 823 626 confirmed (72 736) 40 598 deaths (4193) Western Pacific Region 106 422 confirmed (1554) 3701 deaths (30) European Region 464 212 confirmed (40 266) 30 089 deaths (3395) South-East Asia Region 5175 confirmed (960) 195 deaths (29) Eastern Mediterranean Region 54 281 confirmed (3932) 3115 deaths (161) Region of the Americas 188 751 confirmed (25 737) 3400 deaths (564) African Region 4073 confirmed (287) 91 deaths (14) WHO RISK ASSESSMENT Global Level Very High
Well, there are two things you need to keep in mind before consulting a doctor. One is identifying symptoms and the other is travel-based symptoms. Here is what you need to know about travel-based symptoms.
 The WHO Has announced a travellers rule
That If any individual has travelled to the following countries anytime between 31st December 2019 to present, then make it a point to consult a doctor at the earliest.
This includes like :
Italy, Spain, Hong Kong, Thailand, Singapore, Japan, Malaysia, Macau; and South Korea as well as the epitome of the Pandemic China or any of the GULF Countries like UAE.
Prevention is the key at a point where the cure is yet to be found. Researchers all over the world have been extensively studying the disease and yet have they figured out neither the actual cause nor the cure to such a devastating disease.
Here are some simple ways you can take to prevent yourself from this deadly virus.
1) Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
2) If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
3) Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider
National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Humanity has more tools at its disposal in this pandemic than ever before. With data, supercomputers and artificial intelligence, and in the future, quantum computing, we will create an era of accelerated discovery. The consortium is an example of a unique partnership approach, and it shows that the bigger the challenge, the more we need each other.
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