Lesson 2- Awareness and protocols of covid-19 & pros and cons of Covid vaccines.

OBJECTIVES:

A. COVID-19 BASIC INFORMATION

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses causing a range of illnesses, from the
common cold to more serious infections such as those caused by Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome-related Coronavirus (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome-related Coronavirus (SARS-CoV). Coronavirus can also cause a variety of
diseases in farm animals and domesticated pets.

Last 31 December 2019, a clustering of pneumonia cases of unknown etiology in

Wuhan, China was reported to the WHO Country Office. The outbreak was later
determined to be caused by a new coronavirus strain that has not been previously
identified in humans.

B. SIGNS, SYMPTOMS, AND TRANSMISSION

HOW WDOES COVID 19 TRANSMITTED?

COVID-19 is transmitted from person to person via droplets, contact, and fomites. It is
transmitted when one individual talks, sneezes, or coughs producing ‘droplets’ of saliva
containing the COVID-19 virus. These droplets are then inhaled by another person.
COVID-19 transmission usually occurs among close contacts -- including family
members and healthcare workers. It is therefore important to maintain a distance of
more than 1 meter away from any person who has respiratory symptoms.

WHAT ARE THE SINS AND SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?

Common symptoms:

 Fever
 Unexplained tiredness
 Dry cough and sneezing
 Difficulty of breathing

WHO ARE MOST LIKELY TO PRESENT WITH SEVERE SYMPTOMS?

Older people and those with underlying medical conditions such as high blood pressure,
heart problems or diabetes are most likely to develop severe or critical form of COVID-
19.
C. PROTECTION AND PREVENTION

WHAT CAN I DO TO PREVENT COVID-19?

DOH advises the public to practice protective measures. It is still the best way to protect
oneself against COVID-19.

a. Practice frequent and proper hand washing - wash hands often with soap and water
for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not
available.

b. Practice proper cough etiquette.

i. Cover mouth and nose using tissue or sleeves/bend of the elbow when coughing or
sneezing.

ii. Move away from people when coughing.

iii. Do not spit.

iv. Throw away used tissues properly.

v. Always wash your hands after sneezing or coughing.

vi. Use alcohol/sanitizer.

c. Maintain distance of at least one meter away from individual/s experiencing

respiratory symptoms.

d. Avoid unprotected contact with farm or wild animals (alive or dead), animal markets,
and products that come from animals (such as uncooked meat).

e. wear your face mask and face shield.

f. Ensure that food is well-cooked.

https://doh.gov.ph/COVID-19/FAQs#:~:text=DOH%20advises%20the%20public%20to,is
%20well%2Dcooked.