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    The Covid-19 chain of infection document outlines the key components that allow the virus to spread: (1) the virus itself, (2) a susceptible host, and (3) a mode of transmission. It explains that the coronavirus lives in the respiratory tract and enters the body through mucus membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. It then spreads from an infected person through respiratory droplets or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. Breaking any link in this chain, such as proper hand hygiene or social distancing, can help prevent further infections.

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    The Covid-19 chain of infection document outlines the key components that allow the virus to spread: (1) the virus itself, (2) a susceptible host, and (3) a mode of transmission. It explains that the coronavirus lives in the respiratory tract and enters the body through mucus membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. It then spreads from an infected person through respiratory droplets or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. Breaking any link in this chain, such as proper hand hygiene or social distancing, can help prevent further infections.

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    The Covid-19 chain of infection document outlines the key components that allow the virus to spread: (1) the virus itself, (2) a susceptible host, and (3) a mode of transmission. It explains that the coronavirus lives in the respiratory tract and enters the body through mucus membranes of the eyes, nose, and mouth. It then spreads from an infected person through respiratory droplets or indirect contact with contaminated surfaces and objects. Breaking any link in this chain, such as proper hand hygiene or social distancing, can help prevent further infections.

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    Covid-19 The Chain of Infection

    The Virus
    Coronaviruses are a
    large family of viruses.
    COVID-19 is the
    infectious disease
    caused by the most
    recently discovered
    Susceptible host coronavirus
    Everyone is
    susceptible as we
    have no immunity to Resevoir
    this virus. Please see
    PHE guidance for The virus lives in
    those in a highrisk the nose, mouth
    and shielded category Removing one of the links and throat and
    prevents infections. respiratory tract.
    Standard Infection
    Prevention and Control
    Precautions are used to
    break the chain of Infection
    Portal of Entry
    The virus enters the body by
    coming into contact with the Portal of Exit
    mucusa of the eyes ,nose and The virus exits the infected
    mouth. Either by breathing in person by small droplets from
    the droplets from an infected the nose or mouth, which are
    person or by transferring the expelled when a person with
    virus by touching a COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or
    contaminated object and then speaks. Some medical
    touching the eyes, nose and procedures cause small
    mouth. particles of the virus to be
    aerosolised (aerosol
    generating procedures AGPs)

    Mode of transmission/spread
    The virus is spread by direct
    contact with an infected person
    or indirectly by contact with an
    object that is contaminated eg
    hard surface, doorhandle, table,
    outside of face mask,unwashed
    hands, equipment incorrectly
    decontaminated, by eating
    contaminated food

    Sheffield CCG Infection Prevention and Control Team V1

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