{"id":4457,"date":"2020-03-19T17:28:16","date_gmt":"2020-03-19T11:58:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/?p=4457"},"modified":"2024-05-01T15:09:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-01T09:39:17","slug":"covid-19-what-you-should-actually-know-about-this-highly-contagious-disease","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/covid-19-what-you-should-actually-know-about-this-highly-contagious-disease","title":{"rendered":"COVID-19:  What You should Actually Know About This Highly Contagious Disease"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/covid-19-what-you-should-actually-know-about-this-highly-contagious-disease\/#Coronavirus_Symptoms_When_should_You_See_the_Doctor\" title=\"Coronavirus Symptoms: When should You See the Doctor?\">Coronavirus Symptoms: When should You See the Doctor?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/covid-19-what-you-should-actually-know-about-this-highly-contagious-disease\/#How_Coronavirus_can_Spread_Among_Others\" title=\"How Coronavirus can Spread Among Others:\">How Coronavirus can Spread Among Others:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/covid-19-what-you-should-actually-know-about-this-highly-contagious-disease\/#How_to_Take_Steps_to_Protect_Yourself\" title=\"How to Take Steps to Protect Yourself?\">How to Take Steps to Protect Yourself?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/covid-19-what-you-should-actually-know-about-this-highly-contagious-disease\/#How_Corporates_can_Get_Started_with_Remote_Work_Option\" title=\"How Corporates can Get Started with Remote Work Option?\">How Corporates can Get Started with Remote Work Option?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Coronavirus is a type of virus of different kinds that cause diseases. The newly identified COVID-19 has caused a recent outbreak of respiratory illness which started in Wuhan, China. Research has stated that the virus is passed from person to person and community spread is also seen, which means that people who are infected with the virus in particular areas, which include people who are not sure how or where they became infected.\u00a0 <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The World Health Organization and the Centers for Disease Control is continuously monitoring the spread of this new coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4465\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/corona.gif\" alt=\"corona\" width=\"512\" height=\"287\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Coronavirus_Symptoms_When_should_You_See_the_Doctor\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #008000;\"><strong><span style=\"font-size: 18pt;\">Coronavirus Symptoms: When should You See the Doctor?<\/span> <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The virus causes pneumonia like symptoms. If anyone suffers from fever or any kind of respiratory problems like coughing or shortness of breath, or persistent pain or a sort of pressure in the chest, then he or she should get medical attention immediately. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">In severe cases there can be organ failure. Since this is a viral pneumonia, antibiotics do not work and the anti-viral drugs that are available in the market for normal flu also doesn\u2019t work. The recovery from this illness totally depends on the strength of your immune system and many who have died were in poor health condition.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4458\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19-Symptoms.jpg\" alt=\"covid 19 Symptoms\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19-Symptoms.jpg 750w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19-Symptoms-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/covid-19-Symptoms-560x373.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Medical practitioners have advised that anyone in the family who develops a persistent cough or high temperature should stay quarantined for at least 14 days and stay away from other people. This condition applies to everyone irrespective of whether they have travelled abroad or not. If symptoms get worse or lasts longer than seven days, then the patient should call the health care center and get tested for the virus.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Coronavirus_can_Spread_Among_Others\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>How Coronavirus can Spread Among Others: <\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">We all know that coronavirus is highly contagious and there is no vaccine available for the new virus, which means that it is difficult for elderly people or patients with respiratory disease to protect themselves. The virus spreads mainly from person to person:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Close contact with an infected person<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Through respiratory droplets that is produced when a patient coughs or sneezes<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Take_Steps_to_Protect_Yourself\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>How to Take Steps to Protect Yourself?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The first and most important thing is to stay aware of the latest information. Most people who have become infected with the virus may experience mild illness and even recover, but in some cases things can be more severe. Here is how you can take care of yourself:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Wash Your Hands Frequently<\/strong>: <\/span>Clean your hands with soap and water for about 20 seconds as it will kill the virus in your hands. You can also use an alcohol based sanitizer frequently. It is better not to wear any ring and keep your nails properly trimmed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tenor-gif-embed\" data-postid=\"6117066\" data-share-method=\"host\" data-width=\"100%\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2.382775119617225\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/ocd-obsessive-compulsive-disorder-hand-hand-washing-washing-gif-6117066\">Obsessive Hand Washing &#8211; OCD GIF<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/search\/ocd-gifs\">Ocd GIFs<\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" async src=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Maintain Social Distance<\/strong>:<\/span> If you have people suffering from cough and cold, then maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and the infected person. When a person coughs and sneezes, they spray tiny liquid droplets from their nose or mouth that may contain the virus. If you are close to the person, then you may breathe in the droplets and get infected.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"text-center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-4459\" src=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Social-Distance.jpg\" alt=\"Social Distance\" width=\"670\" height=\"794\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Social-Distance.jpg 670w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Social-Distance-253x300.jpg 253w, https:\/\/www.idslogic.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/Social-Distance-560x664.jpg 560w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 670px) 100vw, 670px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Avoid Touching Your Mouth, Nose and Eyes<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0 Since your hand touches many surfaces, you can easily pick up the viruses. And then again if you touch your eyes, mouth and nose, you will transfer the virus, which will enter your body and make you fall sick.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tenor-gif-embed\" data-postid=\"8163704\" data-share-method=\"host\" data-width=\"100%\" data-aspect-ratio=\"1.7659574468085104\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/notouching-arresteddevelopment-gif-8163704\">Notouching Arresteddevelopment GIF<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/search\/notouching-gifs\">Notouching GIFs<\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" async src=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Wear a Face Mask If You are Sick<\/strong>:<\/span>\u00a0 In case you are suffering from cough and cold, then you should wear a facemask so that you don\u2019t spread the droplets while coughing or sneezing. Your facemask will protect others from contamination.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div class=\"tenor-gif-embed\" data-postid=\"16218426\" data-share-method=\"host\" data-width=\"100%\" data-aspect-ratio=\"2.0\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/view\/eleonora-daniele-storie-italiane-mascherina-mask-coronavirus-gif-16218426\">Eleonora Daniele Storie Italiane GIF<\/a> from <a href=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/search\/eleonoradaniele-gifs\">Eleonoradaniele GIFs<\/a><\/div>\n<p><script type=\"text\/javascript\" async src=\"https:\/\/tenor.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Stay at Home and Follow the Advice of the Healthcare Provider: <\/strong><\/span>If you are suffering from any symptoms, then it is advised to stay at home and avoid going to crowded places. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldometers.info\/coronavirus\/\">Stay informed on the latest development of Covid-19<\/a> and follow the instructions offered by the healthcare professionals.\u00a0 Watching the national and local news will keep you informed about the virus spreading in your area.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\"><span style=\"color: #800000;\"><strong>Clean the Surfaces and Objects with Disinfectants: <\/strong><\/span>Droplets from infected people often settle down on flat surfaces and on door knobs and can stay active for many hours. It is recommended to clean the surfaces or any objects that are frequently used with disinfectants on a regular basis to stop spreading of infection.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Corporates_can_Get_Started_with_Remote_Work_Option\"><\/span><span style=\"color: #003366;\"><strong>How Corporates can Get Started with Remote Work Option?<\/strong><\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">The rapid spread of COVID-19 is forcing employers to send their staffs home and close offices to prevent the spread of the virus and protect their employees. Working remotely all of a sudden can be a challenging task, but here are some ways to make things easier during the coronavirus pandemic:<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Have a Fast and Secured Internet Connection: <\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your internet connection is the most fundamental tool that helps you work remotely and connect with others for data and necessary documents. With a good connection, you can check your emails from time to time and can arrange a video conference for meetings. In case you are using a WiFi, then work close to the hotspot or router and upgrade your home connection plan for more bandwidth.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Make Your Work Area Comfortable and Specific:<\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Remote work will also mean working for specific hours so don\u2019t neglect your work spaces. You should avoid working uncomfortably on your bed or sofa. This will reduce your productivity. So it is crucial to choose a specific place to start your remote work and invest in some comfortable furniture. Some good lights and ideally a separate room which is quieter and will allow you to focus on your work is a good option.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><span style=\"color: #003300;\"><strong>Get Quality Headphones, Mic and a Camera for Great Communication:<\/strong><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">To communicate with your team, you will have to arrange meetings and calls. Headphones, microphones and a good camera will help you to easily connect and talk to your team and clients clearly while doing conference calls. Remote workers need to make some arrangements to work efficiently.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Follow a Complete Work Schedule and Routine to Overstress Yourself:<\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Your working hours should be well defined and you should stick to your schedule which you usually follow when working at the office. Maintaining a routine will help you to end up overworking as it may be difficult at times to disconnect after a day of work. Establishing certain times for breaks like lunch time will help you to understand where to stop work and where to resume it again.<\/span><\/p>\n<h4><strong><span style=\"color: #003300;\">Stay Informed with Covid-19 Tracker:<\/span> <\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Bing has recently launched the <a href=\"https:\/\/searchengineland.com\/bings-covid-19-tracker-filters-data-news-and-video-by-region-330773\">COVID-19 tracker<\/a> that will help people to track the number of confirmed cases all over the globe. The entire data is split into various sections which include the active, recovered and fatal cases and the data can also be filtered based on geo location.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">Google has also added the SOS alert, affected areas and safety tips with the search result pages on coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 14pt;\">A number of other publications have also been released from health organizations to keep people well informed about the coronavirus pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Coronavirus is a type of virus of different kinds that cause diseases. The newly identified COVID-19 has caused a recent outbreak of respiratory illness which started in Wuhan, China. 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