NAME – SWETA SINGH CLASS - M.SC. (N) 1ST YEAR PREVENTION OF COVID-19 THEN AND NOW Introduction- Someone has correctly said that Prevention is better than cure mean it is better to stop something bad from happening than it is to deal with it after it has happened. Our health is one of our nation’s assets - we must protect and nourish it. In a crisis situation like this pandemic, it is important for every citizen to follow the basic precautionary measures to be safe. It all starts with an individual to take a personal interest and create public awareness." A number of vaccines are now in phase three clinical trials and we all hoping to have a number of effective vaccines that can help to prevent people from Novel corona virus infection. CORONA VIRUS Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19 (As per WHO) .The virus first appeared in Wuhan city of China in December 2019 SYMPTOMS OF THIS DISEASE Covoid-19 / corona virus affects different people in different ways. Most common symptoms fever, dry cough, tiredness and less common symptoms are aches and pains, sore throat, diarrhea, conjunctivitis, headache, loss of taste or smell, rashes or discoloration of finger and toes. Serious 1 symptoms include difficulty breathing or shortness of breath, chest pain or pressure and loss of speech or movement. The risk of getting infection is more to elderly or people who already have asthma, diabetes or heart disease STRATEGIES TO PRVENT COVID-19 FROM SPREADING THEN AND NOW More than 6 months have passed since the coronavirus pandemic or catastrophe came to the force in such a way that people could not get chance to understand. The world health organization also got upset with this sudden attack because it was a new virus and it took time to prepare its plan. All the countries prepared to deal with this disaster in their own way and are still doing today. Our government is taking all necessary steps to ensure that to prepare well to face the challenge and threat posed by the growing pandemic of COVID-19. With active collaboration of all of us, certainly we have been able to control the spread of the Virus in our country. Our government under Prime Minister Narendera Modi on 24 March 2020 ordered a nationwide lockdown for 21 days, to limit the movement of entire population of India as a preventive measure, which is followed by phases of lockdown and strategic Unlock procedures. The government has also launched a mobile app name is 'Arogya Setu app'. People will be able to assess the risk and risk of corona virus infection and can help to alert the people on approaching the person infected with the virus. Ministry of health and family welfare issued advisories & standard operating procedure for health care worker as well as for citizens time to time. Now lockdown restriction eased and our prime minister has asked people to remain more vigilant in the Unlock period and cautioned that failure to follow COVID-19 norms will put at risk their lives and those of others. LIFE IS AGAIN ON WHEEL 2 Human have a special habit that they are not able to tolerate any prohibition or coercion for long, the same condition has come out regarding corona virus. Till there is no reliable vaccine/medicine for this virus, there is no bail to avoid this disease. Therefore it is not possible to remain indoors indefinitely and to bring the business captive into practice. It may take at least one year or less to get this vaccine up and reaching to a large number of people after arrival. At the same time, the world health organization has issued a warning that the vaccine will not be magic pill that will eliminate corona virus in a blink of an eye. This is why it is important to take all precautionary measure to prevent from this infection now when we are getting back to work. HOW TO PREVENT INFECTION BY TAKING SIMPLE PRECAUTION World has changed entirely in the last few months. Many people lost their lives and a lot of people are sick .Corona virus has caused havoc all over the world. And, people who have survived the outbreak of this virus, their living habits have also changed completely. Thenceforth, everything in the world has reversed. While COVID-19 cases being reported on a daily basis continue to rise, people can significantly minimize the chances of getting infected with virus by taking simple precaution which is recommended by WHO. COVID -19 PREVENTION DO’S1. Practice hand washing frequently with alcohol-based hand-rub or soap and water. Whenever your hand is visible dirty wash it Soap and running water 2. Practice Social Distancing. Because the virus spreads through respiratory droplets of the infected person, so, it is must to stay at home as much as possible to avoid coming in contact with an infected individual. 3 3. Maintain at least one meter or three feet distance preferably two meters from any sick person, or anyone coughing or sneezing since you are likely to inhale their oozed out respiratory droplets and become infected. 4. If anyone feel unwell with flu-like symptoms such as fever, dry cough and shortness of breath, isolate oneself from others, and immediately contact with your doctor on call. Share travel history with them and they will guide on diagnosis and treatment, or can contact with the state or central health authorities through their round-the-clock helpline services. 5. Even if anyone develop mild symptoms such as slight fever, or a bit of tiredness, they are advised to isolate themselves from others until complete recovery. 6. Practice Respiratory Hygiene. We should must have to cover our nose and mouth with handkerchief/tissue while sneezing and coughing, and dispose of them immediately after use. 7. Ensure to wear mask when we are sick with coughing and/or sneezing to avoid spreading the infection among others. 8. If anyone have come in contact with a COVID-19 positive person recently, then self-quarantine oneself and carefully monitor one’s health. Immediately consult the doctor in case of any difficulty. 9. It is recommended to remain updated about the travel advisories and other important guidelines issued by local authorities and the Government of India, and strictly follow the instructions. 10. Be aware while touching doorbells, elevator buttons, milk bags, garbage bins, newspapers, etc. as they might be infected with the corona virus. 11. Pandemic can be stressful, take care of your mental health. COVID-19 PREVENTION DON’TS 4 1. Don’t engage in any kind of social activities as the chances of being infected with COVID19 are higher in large gatherings. 2. Avoid visiting public places such as parks, malls, restaurants, movie theaters, or any other places that are swarmed by crowds. 3. Avoid hand-shakes. Greet each other with folding both hands “Namaste”, the traditional way of greeting in our country. 4. Avoid unhygienic junk or street food. Rather, focus on taking a balanced diet that would strengthen immune system and help to fight the infection. 5. Don’t spit in public place as the respiratory droplets can infect others and risk their lives as well. 6. It is advisable to avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth without washing your hands with alcohol-based hand rub, or soap and water as the novel coronavirus enters your body through eyes and the respiratory tract. 7. Avoid smoking and other activities that can weaken the lungs and make you more susceptible to the infection. CONCLUSION- Constant efforts are being made to prevent from coronaviruses. Researchers are busy making medicines to get rid of this virus. The government is constantly taking drastic steps to avoid this dangerous disease so that it can get rid of this pandemic. Therefore, it becomes the responsibility of all of us to strictly follow the rules. Taking just a few precautions now is our best defense in preventing and avoiding illness from this virus. The most significant factor in preventing the spread of the Virus in community is to empower the citizens with the right information and taking all the 5 necessary precautions as per the advisories being issued by Ministry of Health & Family Welfare because we are all working towards MAKING INDIA CORONA-FREE. . -Stay healthy stay safe- 6
