COVID-19
COVID-19
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2nd Wave
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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.
How does COVID-19 Spread :
• Person-to-Person Transmission
• Droplets or aerosols - When an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, droplets or tiny particles called aerosols carry the virus into the air from their nose or mouth. Anyone who is within 6 feet of that person can breathe it into their lungs.
• Airborne transmission - Research shows that the virus can live in the air for up to 3 hours. It can get into your lungs if someone who has it breathes out and you breathe that air in. Experts are divided on how often the virus spreads through the airborne route and how much it contributes to the pandemic.
• Surface transmission- A less common method is when you touch surfaces that someone who has the virus has coughed or sneezed on. You may touch a countertop or doorknob that's contaminated and then touch your nose, mouth, or eyes. The virus can live on surfaces like plastic and stainless steel for 2 to 3 days. To stop it, clean and disinfect all counters, knobs, and other surfaces you and your family touch several times a day.
•Fecal-oral - Studies also suggest that virus particles can be found in infected people's poop. But experts aren't sure whether the infection can spread through contact with an infected person's stool. If that person uses the bathroom and doesn't wash their hands, they could infect things and people that they touch.
How to Protect yourself,
✓ Be Vaccinated.
✓ You should still try to limit your contact with other people.
✓ Work from home if you can.
✓ Avoid travel when possible. This is especially important if you or someone you live with is older or has a health condition that raises the chances of serious COVID-19 illness.
✓ Visit with family and friends by phone and computer instead of in person.
✓ If you must go out, stand at least 6 feet away from people.
✓ Wear a face mask when you go out if you are not vaccinated.
✓ Wash your hands often.
✓ If you’re sick, stay in a separate bedroom away from others in your home.
✓ Do your shopping, especially for groceries or drugstore items, online if possible.
✓ Keep your pets away from people and animals outside your home. Cats should stay indoors as much as possible.
✓ Clean up pet waste properly. Wash your hands afterward and after you touch them, their food, or their toys.
✓ If you have COVID-19 symptoms, limit contact with your pet. If you can’t have someone else take care of your animals, wear a face mask when you’re around them, and wash your hands before and after you interact with them.
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Recent Updates in 2021 MAY 5
K VijayRaghavan, Principal Scientific Adviser, had said on May 5 that as the virus mutates further, a third wave of COVID infection is inevitable and it is necessary to be prepared for new waves.
The scientists have further predicted that by the end of May, India is expected to report about 1.5 lakh cases daily, and by the end of July, cases will go down to 20,000/per day, the report mentioned.
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When to Quarantine or Isolate
> To stop the spread of coronavirus, people who are sick need to self-quarantine, or stay away from those who are well. Because you may not show symptoms right away, you should also self-quarantine if you know that you've come into contact with someone who has COVID-19.
• Stay at home.
• Don't have visitors.
• Wash your hands often with soap and warm water.
• Don't share personal items like dishes, utensils, and towels.
• Clean frequently touched surfaces like counters, doorknobs, phones, and remote controls.
> If you've tested positive for COVID-19, isolate yourself. Stay at home in a room that's separate from everyone else, if possible. Avoid contact with other people and pets. Wear a face mask when you have to be near other people.
> If your symptoms get worse, call your doctor or hospital before you go in. Follow their instructions to get medical help.
Isolate yourself until there's no chance that you could spread the virus. Your doctor can tell you when it's safe to stop.
Awareness Towards COVID-19
✓ COVID-19 vaccination will help keep you from getting COVID-19
✓ Once you are fully vaccinated, you can start doing more like,
• After you are fully vaccinated for COVID-19, you may be able to start doing some things that you stopped doing because of the pandemic. For example, you can gather indoors without masks with other people who are fully vaccinated.
How to get vaccinated :
Citizens aged 45 years and above can schedule appointments online or walk-in to vaccination centres. Citizens aged 18-44 years should mandatorily register themselves and schedule appointment online before vaccination. However, all citizens are recommended to register online and schedule vaccination in advance for a hassle-free vaccination experience.
How long will it take to build immunity after getting the Covid-19 vaccine?
You may have side effects after vaccination, but these are normal. It typically takes two weeks after vaccination for the body to build protection (immunity) against the virus that causes COVID-19.
Here is how users can get themselves registered for the vaccine using the CoWIN portal and the Aarogya Setu app
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How to Register through the Aarogya Setu app
1. Open the Aarogya Setu app and click on the CoWIN tab present on the home screen.
2. Select ‘Vaccination Registration’ and then enter your phone number. You will receive an OTP and then you can proceed to verify yourself.
3. On the ‘Register for Vaccination’ page, enter all details, including photo ID proof, name, gender, and year of birth. Click on ‘Register’.
4. After you register, you will get the option to schedule an appointment. Click on Schedule next to the name of the person registered.
5. Add your pin code and click on Search. The centres in the added pin code will appear.
6. Select the date and time and click on ‘Confirm’.
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How to Register through CoWIN portal
1. Visit the CoWIN website and click on Register/Sign in yourself.
2. Add your mobile number and click on Get OTP. After receiving the OTP, type the digits on the site, and click on ‘Verify’.
3. Enter all your details, including photo ID proof, name, gender, and year of birth on the ‘Register for Vaccination’ page. Once this is done, hit Register.
4. After you register, you will get the option to schedule an appointment. Click on ‘Schedule’ next to the name of the person registered.
5. Add your pin code and click on Search. The centres in the added pin code will appear.
6. Select the date and time and click on ‘Confirm’.
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Links used for REGISTRATION
✓ UMANG
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Emergency Medical Support:
104/9745-97456
Emergency Number:
14410
104
1912
080-46848600
080-66692000
9745697456
080-1070 (SEOC)
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Please DENOTE BLOOD,📍
Before VACCINATING 💉
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Covid 19 cases in Karnataka
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