What's this curve people want to flatten? Will hand washing really protect you? There’s so much #Covid19 info going around that it can be hard to tell what you should do to protect yourself and others.
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus 1/ wired.trib.al/q2QaGB3
Here's what you need to know about the coronavirus 1/ wired.trib.al/q2QaGB3
What is social distancing?
This is a public health tactic that helps communities slow down the transmission and spread of #Covid19. Research shows that working from home, shutting down schools, and canceling large events can significantly reduce the rate of new infections 2/
This is a public health tactic that helps communities slow down the transmission and spread of #Covid19. Research shows that working from home, shutting down schools, and canceling large events can significantly reduce the rate of new infections 2/
What does it mean to “flatten the curve”?
The “curve” represents infections over time. When cases spike, hospitals become overwhelmed and some patients don’t get the resources they need. Measures like social distancing help keep that spike from occurring 3/
The “curve” represents infections over time. When cases spike, hospitals become overwhelmed and some patients don’t get the resources they need. Measures like social distancing help keep that spike from occurring 3/
Is there an increased risk for people with underlying health conditions?
A study of 1,000 Wuhan residents says yes. People with diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease had higher rates of infection and 15% of patients with serious disorders had severe complications or died 4/
A study of 1,000 Wuhan residents says yes. People with diabetes, hypertension, or heart disease had higher rates of infection and 15% of patients with serious disorders had severe complications or died 4/
What are “mild” symptoms?
According to WHO, these include the sniffles, coughing, sore throat, and a low-grade fever. If you’re showing mild symptoms, even if you think it might not be coronavirus, the CDC recommends you isolate at home and contact your health care provider 5/
According to WHO, these include the sniffles, coughing, sore throat, and a low-grade fever. If you’re showing mild symptoms, even if you think it might not be coronavirus, the CDC recommends you isolate at home and contact your health care provider 5/
Does hand-washing work?
YES. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways to prevent catching or spreading #Covid19. While the virus on your hands alone can’t infect you, it can enter your system if you touch your face 6/
YES. Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is one of the most effective ways to prevent catching or spreading #Covid19. While the virus on your hands alone can’t infect you, it can enter your system if you touch your face 6/
When should I go to the hospital?
If you’re experiencing strained breathing, chest pain, or complications from an underlying illness, a hospital visit might be warranted. Call ahead first and let them know you might have #Covid19—they’ll have a protocol for treating you 7/
If you’re experiencing strained breathing, chest pain, or complications from an underlying illness, a hospital visit might be warranted. Call ahead first and let them know you might have #Covid19—they’ll have a protocol for treating you 7/
What’s a pandemic?
A pandemic may sound frightening, but the designation isn’t based on how dangerous the disease is. It’s characterized by how geographically widespread it is, and #Covid19 is now in 150+ countries/regions 8/
A pandemic may sound frightening, but the designation isn’t based on how dangerous the disease is. It’s characterized by how geographically widespread it is, and #Covid19 is now in 150+ countries/regions 8/
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