What is Coronavirus(COVID-19)-All About Coronavirus(COVID-19)

What is a novel Coronavirus?

A novel Coronavirus (CoV) is a new kind of Coronavirus first identified in Wuhan.

The disease spread by the novel coronavirus first identified in China(Wuhan) has been named COVID-19 (Coronavirus disease 2019 ). Where ‘CO’ stands for Corona, ‘VI’ for Virus, and ‘D’ for Disease.

The COVID-19 virus is a new virus But its basically linked with same family of viruses as Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and some types of common cold.

How does the COVID-19 virus spread?

The virus is transmitted through direct contact with infected persons, through coughing and sneezing and touching surfaces infected with the virus in public places.

Note: The COVID-19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours.

How can I avoid the risk of infection?

Here's the some precautions for you and your family can help to avoid infection:

1.Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub, Sanitizer or wash them with soap and water.Because, it will kills viruses that may be on your hands.

2.Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone. Because if someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe it, including with the COVID-19 virus.

3.Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Don't touch your eyes, nose and mount Because, hands touch many surfaces and can  contaminated with viruses. It can also contaminated your hands and can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth if touches and can enter your body and can make you sick.

4.Practice respiratory hygiene

Aware the people around you to make sure to follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.

5.Touch with Doctors

Stay home and meet the doctor if you feel unwell or feel a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

What is the best way to wash hands properly?

Step 1: Wash hands with running water

Step 2: Apply the soap to cover wet hands Completely

Step 3: Scrub all surfaces of the hands for at least 20 seconds.

Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with running water

Step 5: Dry hands with a clean cloth or single-use towel

Wash your hands frequently, especially before eating; after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing; and going to the bathroom. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water, if hands are visibly dirty.

Does COVID-19 affect children?

This is a virus of new type and we do not know enough yet about how it affects children or pregnant women. We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected with the virus, but so far there have been relatively few cases of COVID-19 reported among children. The virus is fatal in rare cases, so far mainly among older people with pre-existing medical conditions.

What should I do if my child has symptoms of COVID-19?

Seek medical attention, but remember that it’s flu season in the Northern Hemisphere, and symptoms of COVID-19 such as cough or fever can be similar to those of the flu, or the common cold – which are a lot more frequent.

Continue to follow good hand and respiratory hygiene practices like regular handwashing, and keep your child up to date with vaccinations – so that your child is protected against other viruses and bacteria causing diseases.

As with other respiratory infections like the flu, seek care early if you or your child are having symptoms, and try to avoid going to public places (workplace, schools, public transport), to prevent it spreading to others.

What is UNICEF doing to help? 

UNICEF had delivered nearly $1 million worth of supplies including masks, protective gloves, and goggles for health workers in China on 1 March 2020.  

UNICEF is working with the W.H.O(World Health Organization), the N.H.C(National Health Commission) and other partners to strengthen risk communication so that children, pregnant women and their families know how to prevent the spread of COVID-19. UNICEF is also actively taking steps to provide accurate information about the virus by working with online partners like Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and TikTok to make sure that accurate advice is available, as well as taking steps to inform the public when inaccurate information emerges.