How to stay safe from the Coronavirus disease

Coronavirus disease 2019(COVID-19) is caused by a new virus called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 a family of viruses which can cause illness such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome, common cold and severe acute respiratory syndrome. Since it's outbreak in China in 2019 the disease have been reported to have augmented across several countries including the US. This has propelled the WHO to declare a global pandemic in March 2020. The Coronavirus dieasease can be contracted by having a close contact with an infected person, it is transferred from person to person through tiny respiratory droplets this could be from the nose through sneezing or from the mouth through coughing. What are the symptoms to watch out for? Symptoms of COVID-19 include shorthness in breathing or difficulty in breathing, common cold or fever and cough. It may take between two to fourteen days after contracting the disease before it's symptoms would manifest. What do I need to do to be safe from Covid-19? The following precautions can be taken to stay safe from the Coronavirus dieasease (COVID-19) Stay away from a large gathering of people. Ensure not to have close contacts with a sick person or maintain atleast a six feet distance. Do not eat raw or uncooked meat Wash your hand atleast every 20 seconds with soap and water or with an hand sanitizer that contains 60% alcoholic content. If you live in a country where a fresh case has been reported endeavour to mintain distance from others. Avoid physical contacts with animals in areas where fresh cases have been reported. Ensure to cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. Avoid occasional touching of your nose and mouth especially when your hands are unclean. Maintain proper cleaning and disinfecting of surfaces you can't do without touching on daily basis. Can a Face mask prevent the disease? Face masks have not been confirmed to prevent any form of respiratory disease, hence the use of a face mask should solely be based on the recommendation of your doctor. Steps to take if you feel the symptoms of covid-19 If you feel you might be ill by the covid-19 virus or maybe you had contact with the virus, it is of high importance that you do the following: Inform your doctor immediately Give full detail of how you feel and if you haved travelled to a place or country where there was a reported case. Ensure to make a call to your clinic before going as this will enable them to get prepared in other to avoid further spread. Isolate yourself from family, friends and pets for a period of time and strictly follow recommendations from your doctor. Avoid any form of contacts, this could include sleeping on the same bed, sharing cutleries,etc. With other people.