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Basic protective measures against the novel
coronavirus (COVID - 19)


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Intro - COVID - 19, also known as novel coronavirus is an infectious respiratory disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Infected people mostlyexperience mild to moderate respiratory illness and
recover without requiring special treatment.
The first case of Covid – 19 was detected in China in December 2019 and since then the virus has spread to many parts of the world.

TRANSMISSION
COVID - 19 spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes

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It mainly spreads from person-to-person contact: when infected person comes in close contact with another

When a person touches an object or surface, which has been contaminated by droplets released from the nose or mouth of an infected person, and then touches his/her own mouth, nose, or possibly eyes.



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PREVENTION
Wash your hands frequently - always with soap. Spend at least 20 seconds washing your hands. Make sure you wash both sides of your hands and between the fingers. You can also use hand sanitizer.

When to wash hands-
• Before eating/ cooking/ using tobacco / touching your mouth.
• After using the toilet
• When coming to and leaving the clinic or any other public places
• Soon after reaching home
Make sure all household members follow these rules, and your visitors as well.


Coughing and sneezing etiquette
• Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing
• Always cough or sneeze into your elbow

Frequently clean touched objects and surfaces with soap/detergent and water.

- Door handle
-Dining table
- key, Mobile , Wallet



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Food Hygiene (Prevention)
• Wash your hands before touching the food
• Cook food thoroughly
• Keep you kitchen and your utensils clean

Minimize physical contact (Prevention)
How can you avoid shaking hands?
What could be acceptable in your community ?

Avoid crowded places(Prevention)
(Conversation)

Person 1 - How can I buy food if I cant go to the market ?

Person 2 - Can you try to go at a less busy time of day ?

Person 1 - That’s a good idea! But since I have a low CD4 count, which makes me vulnerable,I think I will send my daughter instead.I will make her wash her hands when she comes back home.
I have to take a bus to reach the clinic. Also, I worship every Sunday

Person 2 - Oh yes, you have to go for your appointment. Try to go at a less busy time. The clinic is open till 4 pm. If you must visit a place of worship, maintain a distance of at least 1 metre from other people. Please wash your hands when you come home. There are more chances of infection in enclosed spaces.



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Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and other people(Prevention)

Being on ART and protecting yourself from COVID - 19
Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and other people •

• The person with a strong immune system is unlikely to get very sick from novel coronavirus.

• People living with HIV should stay healthy and maintain a strong immune system.

• Take ART every day at the same time and do not miss your appointments at the clinic.

- Eat a balance

-Diet

-Rest well Stay active stay positive



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How do I know if I have COVID - 19 ?

COVID - 19 and other respiratory diseases have similar symptoms so it is di_icult to know. Common symptoms include -

-Dry Cough
-Fever
-Shortness of breath

What do I do if I have the symptoms?

• If you are an MSF patient, don’t come to the clinic. Stay at
home and call: 9402422940 / 8413028978

• If you are not an MSF patient, please call:
24 X 7 COVID control room. Toll Free Number: 1800-345-3818

Myths and Facts about Coronavirus

Myth - Staying out in the sun will kill the virus.

Fact - It is true that transmission risk is less outdoors where ventilation is good but there is no scientific evidence that staying in the sun can kill the virus.

Myth - Drinking warm water kills coronavirus.

Fact - Drinking water is good for you, unfortunately there is no evidence that it can kill COVID -19.



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Myth - COVID -19 is airborne that’s why people wear masks. Washing hands does not prevent the transmission.

Fact - COVID - 19 can be released in the air in small droplets when an infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets then land on a surface that if touched by an uninfected person, who then touches their face - specifically their mouth, nose, ears or eyes, can get infected. It is not in the wind or air.

Myth - Taking hot bath kill COVID - 19.

Fact - Soap and water kills COVID - 19 and maintaining good personal hygiene is very important. However, if the virus has already entered your airway unfortunately the bath will not help.

Myth - Garlic kills COVID - 19.People say garlic is good for curing many diseases.

Fact - Eating Garlic is healthy but there is no scientific evidence that it kills COVID - 19.

Myth - Drinking alcohol kills COVID - 19.

Fact - Rubbing alcohol based hand sanitizer on your hands can kill COVID - 19. If the virus has entered your airways, consuming alcohol wont help.



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