Please do not create panic and avoid naming #coronavirus patients. There are many respiratory viruses and pathogens which affect people throughout the year. #Covid19 is one of the viruses circulating at the moment. It causes mild infection in a large majority of cases. #Pakistan
Everyone please follow simple measures like keeping hands clean and keeping them away from face, nose and lips, avoiding crowded places are important. Wearing a regular surgical mask is useful provided one avoids the urge of touching and adjusting it frequently. #coronavirus
MMIDSP requests Pakistani media to respect the privacy of all individuals. Please do not share private medical information. There is a dire need to share authentic information and media needs to play a positive role. Do not create panic. Report responsibly. #CoronavirusOutbreak
Currently there is no vaccination available for #coronavirus. Treatment is mainly supportive. Some antivirals which may be effective in management, are available in Pakistan. Good infection prevention strategies are crucial in preventing infection propagation through communities.
* Wash hands frequently (before eating or cooking, after using restroom)
* Practice good cough etiquette (cough on your sleeve or use a tissue paper or cloth to cover your mouth)
* Dispose used tissue paper in bins
* Refrain from spitting in your surroundings, use waste bins
* Practice good cough etiquette (cough on your sleeve or use a tissue paper or cloth to cover your mouth)
* Dispose used tissue paper in bins
* Refrain from spitting in your surroundings, use waste bins
* Avoid close contact with people with respiratory illnesses
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
* Face masks may be worn for limited protection. The mask is only effective if you refrain from touching your nose and mouth
#coronavirus #Pakistan
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
* Face masks may be worn for limited protection. The mask is only effective if you refrain from touching your nose and mouth
#coronavirus #Pakistan
Spectrum of infection ranges from asymptomatic infection to fever, mild respiratory illness severe pneumonia or acute respiratory distress syndrome. Major mode of transmission is human-to-human contact. One infected patient can transmit infection to 2 close contacts on average.
#coronavirus transmission can be minimized by isolation of patients and careful infection control.
There is no risk of acquiring infection from consuming eggs, poultry or any other kind of properly cooked meat or seafood.
Practice good hygiene.
#CoronavirusOutbreak #Pakistan
There is no risk of acquiring infection from consuming eggs, poultry or any other kind of properly cooked meat or seafood.
Practice good hygiene.
#CoronavirusOutbreak #Pakistan
