corona virus began to research ways to protect citizens after the increase in cases in Turkey. With the number of cases, the deaths due to the disease increase in Corona virus day by day. So how is the Corona virus transmitted, how is it protected from the virus? What are the symptoms of corona virus?
CORONA VIRUS SYMPTOMS
The most common symptoms are fever, cough and respiratory distress.
In severe cases, pneumonia, severe respiratory failure, kidney failure and death may develop.
The incubation period of the new corona virus is 2 to 14 days.
HOW TO PROTECT THE CORONA VIRUS?
Recommendations to reduce the risk of transmission of acute respiratory infections also apply to the new corona virus infection.
During coughing or sneezing, mouth and nose should be covered with a disposable wipe, if there is no wipe, the inside of the elbow should be used.
Handshaking and hugging should be avoided.
Crowded environments should be avoided as much as possible.
Mouth, nose and eyes should not be touched with dirty hands.
Hand hygiene should be given importance. Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and alcohol and hand antiseptics should be used when soap and water are not available.
Closed areas, especially in classrooms and workplaces, should be frequently ventilated.
To strengthen the immune system, a balanced and healthy diet should be used. Foods should be washed thoroughly before consumption.
HOW DOES CORONA VIRUS SPREAD?
Corona viruses can spread through human contact with animals. The transfer of the virus from person to person occurs with the contact of a person with the epidemic of an infected person. A Chinese virologist has published a study suggesting that the source of the virus is probably bats.
CORONA VIRUS TREATMENT
There is no specific treatment for corona viruses. Often the symptoms pass on their own. Physicians prescribe symptomatic treatment to relieve symptoms by prescribing pain medications and antipyretics.
Doctors say that the room humidifier and hot shower will be good for sore throat and cough. People who get sick need to drink plenty of fluids, rest and sleep as much as possible.
