Coronavirus Patna Update: Sign, Symptoms & How to Protect Yourself
Bihar government has canceled leaves of doctors and staff of health officials in view of the coronavirus scare in the Bihar.
The medical staff has been asked to remain on an alert mode.
According to WHO Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
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 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.
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.
Coronavirus Signs and Symptoms
WHO says the COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.
- Common symptoms include:
- dry cough
- fever
- tiredness
- Other symptoms include:
- sore throat
- aches and pains
- shortness of breath
- and few people report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.
People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek medical attention.
How to protect yourself from coronavirus infection
To prevent infection and to slow transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19), do the following:
- Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
- Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your face.
- Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
- Stay home if you feel unwell.
- Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
Coronavirus Test Centre in Patna Bihar
- Rajendra Memorial Research Institute of Medical Sciences, Patna
- SRL Reach Limited, Sadar Hospital Campus, At Court More, Dhanbad
Fresh coronavirus cases reported in Bihar
Three fresh cases of coronavirus have been reported from Bihar in the last 24 hours, taking the total number of those who have tested positive for the dreaded COVID-19 to nine, the health department said on Friday.
Coronavirus myths
- The outbreak began because people ate bat soup
Although scientists are confident that the virus started in animals, there is no evidence that it came from soup of any kind.
- Face masks protect against coronavirus
Healthcare workers use professional face masks, which fit tightly around the face, to protect them against infection. However, disposable face masks are unlikely to provide such protection.
- Spraying chlorine or alcohol on skin kills viruses in the body
It can harm, especially if it enters the eyes or mouth. Although people can use these chemicals to disinfect surfaces, they should not use them on skin.
- Hand dryers kill coronavirus
Hand dryers do not kill coronavirus.
- Antibiotics kill coronavirus
Antibiotics only kill bacteria; they do not kill viruses.
- Children cannot catch COVID-19
All age groups can become infected. Most cases, so far, have been in adults, but children are not immune. In fact, preliminary evidence shows that children are just as likely to become infected, but their symptoms tend to be less severe.
- Flu and pneumonia vaccines protect against COVID-19
As COVID-19 is different than other viruses, no existing vaccines protect against infection.
- You have to be with someone for 10 minutes to catch the virus
The longer someone is with an infected person, the more likely they are to catch the virus, but it is still possible to catch it in less than 10 minutes.
- Everyone with COVID-19 dies
This statement is wrong. COVID-19 is only fatal for a small percentage of people.
The WHO also report that around 80{dfad1845c18f3d3d13481ef1637ff593fa537ce96fafe7b10d370006d8ed1e9e} of people will experience a relatively mild form of the disease, which will not require specialist treatment in a hospital.
- Cats and dogs spread coronavirus
Currently, in Hong Kong, a Pomeranian whose owner had COVID-19 became infected. The dog did not display any symptoms.
- Rinsing the nose with saline protects against coronavirus
There is no evidence that a saline nose rinse protects against respiratory infections.
- You can protect yourself by gargling bleach
There are no circumstances in which gargling bleach might benefit your health. Bleach is corrosive and can cause serious damage.
- Thermal scanners can diagnose coronavirus
Thermal scanners can detect whether someone has a fever. However, other conditions, such as seasonal flu, can also produce fever.
- Garlic protects against coronaviruses
Some research suggests that garlic might slow the growth of some species of bacteria. However, COVID-19 is caused by a virus, and there is no evidence that garlic can protect.
- Parcels from China can spread coronavirus
From previous research into similar coronaviruses, including those that cause SARS and MERS and are similar to SARS-CoV-2, scientists believe that the virus cannot survive on letters or packages for an extended time.
- Home remedies can cure and protect against COVID-19
No home remedies can protect against COVID-19, including vitamin C, essential oils, silver colloid, sesame oil, garlic, fish tank cleaner, and sipping water every 15 minutes.
- You can catch coronavirus from urine and faces
It is doubtful that this is true, but the jury is currently out. According to Prof. John Edmunds from the London School of Hygiene & Tropical Medicine in the U.K.
- Coronavirus is the deadliest virus known to man
Although Coronavirus does appear to be more serious than influenza, it is not the deadliest virus that people have faced. Others, such as Ebola, have higher mortality rates.
- The virus will die off when temperatures rise in the spring
Some viruses, such as cold and flu viruses, do spread more easily in the colder months, but that does not mean that they stop entirely when conditions become milder. As it stands, scientists do not know how temperature changes will influence the behavior of coronavirus
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