Coronavirus

Coronavirus precautions

• Regular hand washing
• Covering mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing
• If you are taking care of someone who is sick, try to stay 6 feet away – this is the distance virus-containing droplets can travel through a sneeze or cough
• Avoid close contact with anyone showing symptoms of respiratory illness such as coughing and sneezing
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth
• Stay home when you are sick
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe

What are the symptoms of COVID-19

• Fever
• Dry cough
• Shortness of breath
• Runny nose
• Sore throat
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest

(In extreme cases)

• Pneumonia
• Severe acute respiratory syndrome
• Kidney failure

Myths vs facts

COVID-19 pandemic has grappled the world by its teeth. With no preventive measure or cure in sight and a lot of misinformation available on the internet, it can be hard to actually separate fact from fiction. From garlic water, bat soup remedy and weird self-tests, you will find a lot of myths and hoax messages related to the coronavirus infection. However, we shouldn't be the first ones to tell you that not all that you read on the internet or receive as Whatsapp messages from concerned relatives doesn't hold true.