Rypley’s Coronavirus (Covid-19) Awareness Thread
Welcome everybody!, Today won’t be a CPU (Cockpit Progress Update, Yes i invented that), but about the Covid-19 Disease, Particularly, On how to take care of yourself, And minimize the odds of getting infected.
And please, anything about the Covid-19 Disease that isn’t here and you think is important, Please let me know.
News
To stay up to date please stay tuned to this page:www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/media-resources/news
What is Covid-19?
Covid-19 (short for CoronaVirus Disease 2019), Originated on Wuhan, China, is a disease that belong the family of Coronaviruses, Which is a family of viruses that can cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS), The symptoms resembles that of a common cold, But in severe causes, It can produce pneumonia, Shortness of breath, Organ failure and Death
Symptoms
Is important to know that Covid-19 has an Onset of 2 to 14 days
- Fever
- Runny nose
- Dry cough
- Shortness of breath
- Fatigue
- Body aches
- Severe symptoms include:
- Fever (100.4 degrees Fahrenheit (40 degrees Celsius, 313.15 Kelvin) or higher)
- Pneumonia
How to differentiate between Covid-19, Common Cold, Flu or Allergies?
To make things easier for you to differentiate between Covid-19 and other diseases with similar symptoms, Please make use of this chart:
(Credits to the University of Alabama at Birminghan)
What should i do if i get Covid-19?
"Although the news reports about Covid-19 are alarming, reports from China, Italy, the U.S., and elsewhere indicate that for most people, infection with the novel coronavirus is on par with getting the flu. These steps can help you know if you need formal medical care and, if not, how to care for yourself safely at home.
Know when to seek medical care. The reasons to seek immediate care today are no different than they were before the Covid-19 outbreak. The severe symptoms listed in the table below suggest that you need medical attention. Otherwise, if you have a fever and cough or other cold or flu symptoms, but are otherwise healthy, are under age 60, aren’t having difficulty breathing, and don’t feel seriously ill, you’re better off caring for yourself at home."
"Consider seeking urgent medical attention (call 911 if appropriate) if you:
- Experience shortness of breath (difficulty breathing) at rest or with simple activity
- Have chest pain
- Become confused or light-headed
- Have any other worrisome symptom for which you typically would call 911"
For more Information, Check Here:https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/20/self-triage-tool-covid-19
How do i protect myself?
Clean your hands often
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
For Information, Please Check these Links.
Disinfection Guide:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/home/cleaning-disinfection.html
WHO(World Health Organization) Covid-19 Page
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
CDC(Center Of Disease Control) Covid-19 Prevention Page
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
CDC FAQ(Frequently Asked Questions) about Covid-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
What to do if you think you have Covid-19
https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/20/self-triage-tool-covid-19/
MayoClinic’s Covid-19 Page
https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/symptoms-causes/syc-20479963
An Advise
In many contries, like USA, Stigma’s Problem is starting to get notorious, It is cause by disinformation or lack of information, The main victim of this Stigma are Asian People, Even if those were born in the countries were they live, And this can cause a serious threat to society, Mainly, Because it can cause more harm to the people that the disease itself.
Take care, And as always, Happy flyin’!