Marillac Technical High-School
Must-know
facts
u t t h e COVID-19
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December 11 2020, East Santo
Domingo
The COVID
the new virus
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by
a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people who fall sick with
COVID-19 will experience mild to moderate symptoms and recover
without special treatment. The virus that causes COVID-19 is
mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an
infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. These droplets are
too heavy to hang in the air and quickly fall on floors or
surfaces. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are
within proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a
contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose, or mouth. This
new virus has kept us away from our beloved people and locked
us up in a quarantine that it's feeling like ages. But despite all of
that, we MUST know how to protect ourselves and others, by
simply follow the preventive measures that the OMS says. In this
reportage, we will see the most important things to be healthy
during this pandemic, but we have to remember that our mental
health is important too for being healthy and happy.
COVID-19 test
Most common symptoms
of the COVID-19
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most
infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and
recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
fever
dry cough
tiredness
Less common symptoms:
aches and pains
sore throat
sneezing
diarrhoea
conjunctivitis
headache
loss of taste or smell
a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes
Serious symptoms:
difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
chest pain or pressure
loss of speech or movement
Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms.
Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.People
with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage
their symptoms at home.
On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected
with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to
14 days.
sneezing
In the Dominican Republic
Deaths
1.9%
Total cases: 153, 560
Recovered
98.1%
Wordwide
Deaths
3.4%
Total cases: 69.8M
Recovered
96.6%
What to do
to avoid COVID-19
Let's be safe!
To prevent the spread of COVID-19:
Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible.
Don’t touch your eyes, nose, or mouth.
Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough
or sneeze.
Stay home if you feel unwell.
If you have a fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention.
Calling in advance allows your healthcare provider to quickly direct you to the
right health facility. This protects you and prevents the spread of viruses and
other infections.
Masks
Masks can help prevent the spread of the virus from the person wearing the mask
to others. Masks alone do not protect against COVID-19 and should be combined
with physical distancing and hand hygiene. Follow the advice provided by your
local health authority.
COVID outbreak
Do not visit nursing homes, retirement communities, or hospitals, unless
you are providing critical assistance.
Those at a higher risk for COVID-19 complications—older adults, people
with heart disease or lung disease, people with diabetes, people with
autoimmune disorders, and those with compromised immune systems—
should stay home and limit contact with others.
Avoid physical contact with others. Greet people with waves or nods
rather than hugs, handshakes, or kisses.
Avoid social gatherings over 10 people, and avoid close contact with
others.
Do not assume that having no symptoms means that you are healthy.
Do not stockpile. Keep necessary health items—such as soap, tissues, and
alcohol-based sanitizer—on hand, but do not accumulate more than you
need.
Conclusions
Difficult times
The COVID-19 outbreak is disrupting daily life
for people in Arkansas and across the globe.
Teachers and students are transitioning to
digital learning, professionals are adopting
unfamiliar roles and working remotely, and
everyone is spending more time at home and
away from others.
Take steps to promote good mental, physical,
and emotional health during the COVID-19
pandemic.
Some advices!
Keep a routine
stay active
.
take a break from news
and social media
eat healthy
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