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Corona Virus Symptoms, Prevention & Precautions

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Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans. Coronaviruses are zoonotic, meaning they are transmitted between animals and people. Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. Symptoms of Coronavirus Infection People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. More rarely, the disease can be serious and even fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill.   Headache Difficulty in breathing Tiredness Cough Fever Kidney Failure Prevention and Precaution There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19).  The best way forward is to protect your self from getting infected and also prevent spreading the virus to others. Washing hands very frequently. Wash them for 20 seconds atleast with soap and water. Do not miss any part of the hand, fingers, thumb and back of the hand. Hands can also be washed with alcohol based liquid. Avoid touching you face, eyes, nose or mouth. Cover your mouth with tissue or elbow when you cough or sneeze. If you are sick wear face mask. Maintain 1.5 metre distance with people who are unwell. Stay at home and practice self isolation.

CoronaVirus: Steps taken by BLHRC for Patient Safety

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The threat of novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV), that originated in China’s Wuhan is becoming more imminent in India too. Brijlal Hospital management called an emergency meeting and has started implementing elaborate arrangements to tackle corona virus or Covid-19 to ensure patient health and safety. This is our top priority. Most of people who develop COVID-19 will have symptoms just like normal flu and they recover at home. Sometimes the symptoms may not be visible also; the patient may be asymptomatic. But when the illness settles in the lungs, especially for some of the elderly and the most medically vulnerable, it can be life-threatening. Those cases require intensive inpatient care. We are taking immediate steps to insure that patients, their family members and hospital staff are safe. Screening of every one entering the hospital. Hygiene and Sanitation Protocol. Hand washing and sanitation rates have been increased. The hospital building is being routinely sprayed for sanitation including doors and door handles, lift, hand rails and all other contact areas. Masks and glasses have been provided to care providers. Restriction has been placed on visitors and vehicles