Researchers have concluded that there is “consistent” and “strong evidence” to prove the Sars-CoV-2 virus – which causes the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) – is primarily transmitted through air and that this reasoning should alter countries’ mitigation response to the pandemic that has ravaged the world.

Study noted the transmission rate of Sars-CoV-2 is higher indoors than outdoors, and that transmission is greatly reduced by indoor ventilation, suggesting that viral particles survive in the air.

According to a new assessment published in The Lancet journal, They noted that some airborne control measures include ventilation, air filtration, reducing crowding and the amount of time people spend indoors.            

LEARNING FROM HOME/ WITHOUT CLASSES/ BASICS

             Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus, are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also

practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

       The best way to prevent and slow down transmission,

            Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face

        .At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19.

What are the important steps you can do to prevent acquiring or spreading infection

1. Social distancing – Very important .
2.  Avoid contact with someone who shows symptoms of possible COVID-19 – anyone having a cold or cough or fever.
3. Avoid non-essential travel and use of public transport.
4. Avoid public places, crowds and large family get togethers. Keep in touch with friends and relatives using phone, internet, and social media.
5. Avoid routine visits to hospitals / Labs. for minor problems, contact hospital or HF clinic by phone or helpline number if possible. If you are regularly checking INR and adjusting blood thinning medicines, please contact the doctor over phone if possible and try and avoid a hospital as much as possible.                                                                      Hand hygiene
6.  Avoid handshakes and touching face with hands
7. Wash your hands with soap and water frequently – do this for at least 20-30 seconds and systematically to clean all parts of the hand
8. Alcohol based hand-sanitisers are also useful.
9. Avoid touching possibly contaminated areas/objects – Public toilet doors, door handles etc.