COVID-19:
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.
The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such
as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You
can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching
your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people
who are unwell.
Review: To know about Corona(a short review), its structure, classification, pathogenesis,epidemiology, diagnosis, please click here click
Prevention: There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you:
- Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds, with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
- Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue or flexed elbow when you cough or sneeze
- Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell
- Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
- Touch your eyes, nose, or mouth if your hands are not clean (how to prevent yourself: a video from WHO: click)
COVID-19 related information - source WHO:
A case study: TBU
What can you do during the lockdown period?
1. Google's Arts and Culture: click 2. Audio books on audible: click 5. Live music streams: click