Prevention and Awareness Program on nCovid-19

1. PREVENTION AND AWARENESS PROGRAM
ON NCOVID-19

2. CONTENTS
1. Introduction of covid-19
2. Transmission of nCOVID-19
3. Signs & Symptoms of nCOVID - 19
4. Detection and Diagnosis nCOVID-19
5. Prevention and Management nCOVID-19
6. Measures to prevent the spread of nCOVID – 19
7. Isolation vs Quarantine
8. Myth Busters of corona virus
9. Conclusion

3. INTRODUCTION OF COVID-19
1. Novel Corona Virus Disease is a Global Pandem ic (occurring over a wide
geographic area and affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the
population).
2. The current outbreak of novel coronavirus disease was first reported in
Wuhan, China, on 31 December 2019. On March 11, 2020 the nCOVID-19
outbreak was characterized as a pandemic by the World Health
Organization (WHO).

5.  Corona viruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause
illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases
such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and
Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
 A novel coronavirus-19 (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been
previously identified in humans
 Corona viruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted
between animals and people.

6. Sars cov 2 enter in host cell

7. TRANSMISSION OF NCOVID-19

8. SIGNS & SYMPTOMS OF NCOVID - 19

9. DETECTION OF COVID-19

10. DIAGNOSIS OF NCOVID-19
 Diagnosis is made based on Clinical features and History of
International travel or a close contact with nCOVID POSITIVELY
TESTED patients
 The CDC (The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
recommends collection of three specimen types, lower
respiratory, upper respiratory, and serum( Blood) specimens for
testing.
 Real-time Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (rRT-
PCR) test is used to diagnose nCOVID-19 in respiratory serum
samples from clinical specimens.

11. MANAGEMENT
 If there is only mild illness, providing care
at home may be considered
 With strict precautions regarding when to seek
care.
 But to contain the disease it is preferred to isolate
the patient at the healthcare facility and
discharge after the patient has been tested
negative in two consecutive tests 24 hours apart.-

12. PREVENTION FROM COVID-19

13. MEASURES TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF
NCOVID –19
 1.Washing hands
frequently Regularly and
thoroughly cleaning hands
with an alcohol based
hand rub or washing
them with soap and water.
 Rationale: Washing hands
with soap and water or
using alcohol based hand
rub kills viruses that may
be present on hands.

14.  2. Maintain socialdistancing
 Maintain at least 1 metre (3
feet) distance between self and
anyone and particularly who
is coughing or sneezing.
 Rationale: When someone
coughs or sneezes they
spray small liquid droplets
from their nose or mouth
which may contain virus.
Others who are in close contact
can breathe in the droplets,
including the nCOVID-19
virus if the person coughing
has the disease

15. 3.Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
 Rationale: Hands, touch many surfaces and can pickup
viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the
virus to the eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus
can enter inside the body and cause infection.

16.  4. Practice respiratory hygiene
 This reduces the chances of spreading
the disease. This includes covering
mouth and nose with the bent elbow
or tissue when coughing or sneezing.
And disposing of the used tissue
immediately in a closed container.
 Rationale: Droplets spread virus. By
following good respiratory hygiene,
the people in immediate surroundings
can be protected from viruses such as
cold, flu and nCOVID-19.

17. ISOLATION VS QUARANTINE

18.  The persons who recently traveled from an area
with ongoing spread of nCOVID-19 should
inform the same to the healthcare authorities
and follow restrictions of movements or
quarantine for up to 2 weeks. If the person
develops symptoms during that period (fever,
cough, difficulty in breathing),medical care is
sought immediately.

19. PEOPLE WHO ARE AT HIGH RISK
Elderly -more than 60 years
People with decreased
immunity
People with disease such as
Diabetes, Hypertension,
Kidney disease etc.
Infants

20. MYTH BUSTERS OF CORONA VIRUS

21. CONCLUSION
 nCOVID- 19 (Novel Corona Virus Disease-2019) is an infectious
disease caused by a newly discovered Corona Virus.
 The best way to prevent and slow down nCOVID-19
transmission is by being well informed about the nCOVID-19
virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads.
 Take care of your health and protect others by following the
measures and guidelines shared in this Course which are
sourced from WHO, CDC and the Ministry of Health & Family
Welfare.