TIPS AND STRATEGIES TO PREVENT CORONAVIRUS

Coronavirus has changed everything. It has changed the way we used to live. Millions are infected, thousands are hospitalized, and hundreds of thousands lost their lives because of this invisible enemy. 

It is confirmed that this SARS-CoV-2 is similar to SARS-CoV (a virus that caused a disease between 2002 and 2003) (1) yet, we have noticed that this SARS-CoV-2 is quite distinguishable from other coronaviruses. For instance, SARS-2 can transmit from one body to another very quickly, and it can cause life-taking illness. This virus can easily survive in the air for a long time until someone comes in contact with it. 

If a virus is present on a surface and after touching that surface, if you touch your eyes, nose, or mouth, it is highly possible that the virus would go inside you. However, this isn’t the primary reason for this spread. 

The virus multiplies itself in your body even if you don’t have any symptoms. An asymptotic person can also transmit the virus to other persons. 

This blog will discuss some of the updated tips to prevent SARS-CoV-2.

• KEEP YOUR HANDS CLEAN:

It is a good habit to wash hands every thirty minutes. Doctors advise that one should wash hands for at least 20 seconds to kill the virus in your hand. You can use hand sanitizer if you are not a frequent hand-washer.

To wash hands properly, anti-bacterial soap is recommended. We advise you to make it your habit to wash your hands after that whenever you touch anything. 

• KEEP TESTING EQUIPMENT CLEAN AND PROTECTED:

This tip is for healthcare providers. Nowadays, many of us are required to do the swab test to detect coronavirus in our bodies. If the healthcare providers are not careful, the test kit can be contaminated with the virus, and it can affect many. 

In order to protect the equipment from contamination, always use gloves and wear a face mask. Use individually packed sticks. Make sure that you use sealing films to protect your test kit. The sterile sealing films and non-sterile sealing films are available at Molecular Biology Products, Inc. to Visit their website today and find out more. 

• DON’T TOUCH YOUR FACE:

We understand that sometimes not touching the face may seem impossible but try to avoid it as much as you can. As per research, SARS-CoV-2 can stay alive on a surface for up to 72 hours. Therefore, if you touch anything and forget to wash your hands and touch your mouth, it is highly possible that the virus would catch you. 

• DON’T SHAKE HANDS OR HUG PEOPLE:

It is unfortunate for us that such SOPs are becoming necessary for us to follow. However, if we want this pandemic to end earlier than sooner, we must strictly follow the SOPs. Therefore, try to avoid meeting people, shaking hands or hugging them. 

• STOP SHARING PERSONAL ITEMS:

As discussed earlier, a virus can live on a surface for up to 72 hours. Therefore, if you share your item with anyone (possibly a covid victim), there are high possibilities that the virus would go inside you. 

• COVER YOUR MOUTH AND NOSE WHEN YOU COUGH:

The primary location of coronavirus in your body is the nose or mouth. Therefore, when you cough or sneeze, the virus could transmit from you to another person (if you have a virus). In order to prevent it, always cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze. 

• KEEP THE ROOM FLOOR CLEAN:

Clean your house more than occasionally. If the virus is present in your house, it could cause harm to everyone. It is advised to use alcohol-based detergent to clean the surface and disinfect it. In your home clean and disinfect:

1. Countertops
2. Door handles
3. Furniture
4. Toys

CONCLUSION:

Coronavirus is causing harm to every human on earth (both directly and indirectly). This invisible enemy of ours has come to stop the world’s wheel. However, if we forget our differences and come together to fight this pandemic, we can get out of this sooner than later. So, believe in humanity, follow the SOPs, and help everyone fight SARS-CoV-2. 

Bibliography

1. From SARS to COVID-19: What we have learned about children infected with covid-19. Meng-Yao Zhou, Xiao-Li Xie, Yong-Gang Peng, Meng-Jun Wu, Xiao-Zhi Deng, Ying Wu, Li-Jing Xiong, Li-Hong Shang. s.l. : International Journal of Infectious Diseases, 2020, Vol. 96.