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- 1. Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) What youneed to know Javed Ramjaun Safety & Health Officer
- 2. COVID-19 • COVID-19 isa new virus. • The first cases were identified in people with pneumonia in Wuhan,China, in late December 2019. • It probably started in animals but is now spreading between people. • As this virus is new, we are learning more all the time, and what we know now may change.
- 3. Spread of theCOVID-19 • Travellers have brought the virus into other countries • Some people who were in contact with these travellers were infected by them. • Almost every country in the world now have cases of COVID-19. • Although there is a lot we don’t know yet about this new virus, we can still prevent the disease and stop its spread.
- 4. How is itspread? • Most people are being infected from other people. • It probably spreads the same way as colds and flu – through droplets which are created when we talk, cough and sneeze. • People can get infected when these droplets enter the nose, eyes or mouth. • Touching contaminated objects puts the droplets onto your hands. If you touch your face the droplets can enter your nose / eyes / mouth. • Some people have been infected following contact with an infected person with minimal or no symptoms.
- 5. Signs & Symptoms FeverCough Sore throat Fatigue Shortness of breath Sudden loss of smell and taste Headache Muscle aches Diarrhoea Symptoms start about one day after exposure, but can be as long as 14 days. Some people have no symptoms, most have a mild illness. It can be severe and sometimes fatal.
- 6. Diagnosis & Treatment Becausesymptoms are similar to many other illnesses, tests are needed to make the diagnosis (throat swab, blood test).
- 7. Prevention MAINTAINGOOD PERSONAL HYGIENE •Wash your hands frequently with soap and water. • Use alcohol-based hand sanitiser when soap and water are not readily available. • Cover your coughs and sneezes. Use a tissue or your upper sleeve. Immediately throw the tissue in a bin and wash your hands. • Do not share food, drinks and personal items including mobile phones. If you have any symptoms even if only mild, stay home and seek medical advice. Follow local guidelines.
- 8. Prevention AVOID EXPOSURE • Keep1-2 metres away from others, even if they appear well, and avoid direct contact with them. • Avoid touching your face (eyes, nose and mouth) – especially if you have touched objects handled by many people (such as handrails, door handles). • Avoid shaking hands, kissing or hugging; instead wave, bow, nod or use any other culturally appropriate gesture to greet visitors; maintaining a distance of 1-2 metres • Avoid activities which expose you to large groups of people. • Work from home, where possible. • Avoid non-essential travel • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces each day, more often if you think they’ve been contaminated. • Use normal cleaning supplies. • Keep away from people who are sick – don’t let them cough or sneeze on you. • Avoid visiting hospitals and other medical facilities unless you need medical
- 9. If I FallSick? • Do not travel. • Cover your coughs and sneezes – use a tissue or a mask if available – and wash your hands with soap and water. • Seek medical attention – let the doctor know if you have travelled recently, and if you were in contact with someone who is sick. • If you don’t need to go to hospital – stay home as much as possible. Do not go to work. Minimise contact with other people until you have recovered.
- 10. Wearing of Mask •Follow local guidelines – Covid-19 Act 2020 • Wear masks if you are: o In a location with widespread transmission of COVID-19. o In public places, confined or crowded environments. o You are coughing or sneezing. o You are caring for a sick person at home or in healthcare setting. • Masks alone don’t protect – they should be used along with other hygiene measures. • Follow manufacturer’s advice for using the mask.
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