Covid-19 or the coronavirus is a serious pandemic affecting many people worldwide. To date (April 30th 2020, 5:26pm), over 3,298,361 people have been infected with over 233,522 deaths globally. While some persons recover from the infection, others experience severe symptoms such as pneumonia, ARP, static shock or death. For more information on the Sars-cov-2 or covid 19, read our Novel coronavirus pandemic news.
How to protect yourself from the Covid-19 virus
To protect yourself from the covid-19 virus it is essential that you sanitize your hands daily and refrain from touching your T-points. Your t-points are the eyes, nose, and mouth which give access to the virus to enter your body. The tips below can also help you protect yourself and your loved ones from the coronavirus and these include:
- Light moderate exercise: Exercise helps boost the immune system and get rid of bad toxins, inflammation, and free radicals in the body. 20-30 minutes of exercise allows the body to sweat and detoxify the body. This also allows for oxygen to flow throughout the body and the heart to function better.
- Eat Fresh fruits and vegetables: Fruits and vegetables are high in antioxidants, anti-carcinogenic, anti-inflammatory, and antiseptic properties which all help to boost the body’s immune system.
- Drink Tea: Drinking teas such as Green tea, black tea, turmeric, moringa, and others can significantly boost your body’s immune system and help the body fight infections and viruses.
- Drinks lots of water: Keeping hydrated is important as the body is made up of 70% water. By drinking lots of water, will allow your body to flush out the bad toxins, free radicals, and other bad substances which may lead to you getting ill.
- Sanitize and disinfect regularly: It is recommended that you sanitize your hands regularly when out in hotspots or public supermarkets to help reduce the spread of the disease. Since the disease survives on surfaces for several hours to days, sanitizing your hands or washing your hands regularly will remove any coronavirus and bacteria on your hands.
- Vitamin D: Can be created naturally from sunlight exposure with the use of cholesterol. This essential nutrient helps boost the immune system, promote stronger bones, and boost the immune system. Sun, fish
- Multivitamins: Consuming multivitamins is a great way to add the essential nutrients needed on a daily basis. Vitamins A, B, C, K, and others collectively will help to enhance your
- Refrain from travel to highly impacted countries: Countries such as Italy and China are two countries highly impacted by the Covid-19 virus. Therefore, travel to these along with other countries affected should be avoided.
- Avoid persons who show flu-like symptoms: Since the covid-19 virus symptoms can be detected within 2-14 days, it may be very easy to get in contact with an infected individual.
- Wear a mask or protective gear: Recent updates from CDC and the WHO have now indicated that wearing a face mask may help to prevent touching of the T-spots (mouth, nose, and eyes) while also reducing the likelihood of the transmission of the disease.
- Social Distance when out in public: It is recommended to keep at least 6ft apart when out in public as the virus is now airborne and can live in thin air for up to 3 hours according to a study from the New England Journal of Medicine.
How does the disease spread?
The disease is spread through body fluids such as coughing, sneezing, or touching surfaces and objects which are infected with the virus then rubbing your hands in your eyes, mouth, and nose. The World Health Organization recommends covering your mouth and nose when sneezing likewise avoiding persons who show flu-like symptoms.
Life of the covid-19 virus
The disease can travel up to 3 feet or 1m in droplets from infected persons and survive on objects and different surfaces for up to 96 hours. Therefore it’s important to sanitize your hands regularly when out in public places and refrain from crowded locations or persons with flu-like symptoms.
Who is most vulnerable?
Persons with previous health conditions such as diabetes, asthma, old age, COPD, SARS, and other poor immune systems. CDC recommends if you fall into this category; avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel. Also, avoid persons who are sick and wash your hands frequently.”
Testing for Covid-19
If you do develop flu-like or coronavirus symptoms, it is recommended to contact your healthcare provider who will provide the relevant information on how to get tested. Avoid leaving your home and going straight to the hospital. If you are infected, you could infect others with the disease. And if you’re not infected, you may get in contact with someone with the disease which makes you vulnerable.
Treatment for Covid-19
There are no cure for covid-19 or coronavirus. However, doctors and healthcare practitioners may treat individuals for flu-like symptoms such as fever, muscle pain, coughing, etc. Since there is no treatment, regularly sanitizing and cleaning your hands and surroundings will minimize the transmission of the disease.
Final thoughts on Covid-19
The coronavirus or covid-19 can be prevented by following the advisory above. The Centers for Disease Prevention and Treatment recommends, refraining from unnecessary travel, avoiding crowded locations and persons who show flu-like symptoms likewise sanitize your hands frequently. While there isn’t any treatment or cure for the virus, by protecting yourself you can minimize the risk of getting infected.
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