Novel Coronavirus 2019

SCCC – SV STAFF ACCOMMODATION MEDICAL

SERVICES DEPARTMENT
(Wuhan coronavirus)

– COVID-19
 QUOTE:
“People perish, for lack of knowledge.”
- Hosea
OBJECTIVE:

1. Have a basic information about COVID 19.

2. How to prevent and avoid this disease.
 COVID 19
• Contagious virus [Communicable] -
Respiratory infection
• Found in  both animals & humans
• New strain not been previously
identified in humans
 2019-nCoV Timeline
31 Dec 2019 - China alerts WHO about a spate of pneumonia-like cases
in Wuhan
1 Jan 2020 - Seafood / Animal market, centre of the outbreak is closed

9 Jan - WHO says the infection is caused by a new type of coronavirus

10 Jan - China shares the genetic code of the new virus

11 Jan - Scientists start working on a vaccine - & the first death

confirmed
13 Jan - Virus spreads outside China for the first time, with a case in
Thailand
Worldwide cases: 83,700 [2,859 died] Feb. 28

1113 deaths / 44653

1st Death [44 yrs / M] (Philippines)

Chinese National died after 8 days of
hospital admission
HK – Death [39 yrs / M]
 518 cases (28 countries)

Confirmed 2019-nCoV Cases - Global Map (28 Countries)

 The National Health Commission also
tallied total number of infections to
79,251.

China on February 29 reported 47 more

deaths from the new coronavirus, raising
the death toll in the country to 2,835.
 Age Group: 2 – 74 yrs
59% were Males

Median age of death is 75 yrs (48-89 yrs)

2019 nCoV is infectious – incubation
period (2-14 days)

Centers for Disease Control - Confirms

Person-to-Person Spread
Singapore: 4 new pts with no travel
history to China
 Interim Guide to Novel
Coronavirus Infection (2019-nCoV)
Severe infections

Pneumoniae
Kidney failure
Death

Confounding Factors

HTN, Diabetes, CVS

diseases, COPD,
Immunosuppression
 Symptoms appear after 2-14 days after exposure

Treatment

• No known treatment
• No vaccine for either people
or animals
• Intensive supportive care
with treatment of symptoms
 Suspected 2019-nCoV

Person with acute respiratory illness

(fever with cough & / or shortness of breath)
AND
any of the following:

1. H/O travel to China in the 14 days prior to symptom

onset.
2. Close physical contact in the past 14 days with a
confirmed case
Close Contact - Health care associated exposure

Providing direct care for 2019-nCoV patient

Working with HCW’s infected with 2019-nCoV

Visiting patients / staying / working / travelling

in the environment of a 2019-nCoV patient
 Laboratory diagnosis:

Laboratory testing is performed at the

National Public Health Lab (Riyadh) ONLY

Testing is done to confirm a

clinically suspected case & to screen contacts
 Reporting & Response

2019-nCoV suspected cases must be

reported immediately through:

By calling 1937 to report a Notifiable

infectious disease

AND

Through HESN under ”acute respiratory

illness-unspecified”
 SAFETY PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYEES (NEW OR
OLD) RETURNING FROM LEAVE OR NEW ARRIVAL
FROM OUTSIDE OF KSA
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
EMPLOYEE’S ARRIVAL FROM
AIRPORT

DISINFECTION STARTS INITIATED WEAR MASK, USE HAND

SANITIZER, DISINFECTANT
BY COMPANY DRIVER SPRAY FOR LUGGAGES

INITIAL ASSESSMENT THROUGH ARTI CHECKLIST

(+) POSITIVE SIGNS AND (-) NEGATIVE SIGNS AND

SYMPTOMS OF COVID 19 SYMPTOMS OF COVID 19
 GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE 1. ISOLATION
NEAREST HEALTHCARE 2. CHECKED BY THE NURSE
FACILITY 3. 14 DAYS OBSERVATION

INFORM SV-PM, SHE, MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS FOR ANY UNTOWARD SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
DISINFECTION PROCEDURE BY COMPANY DRIVER
BEFORE AND AFTER AIRPORT TRIP
 STEP 1: HANDWASHING
 Wear uniform properly
 Practice good
handwashing technique
before and after every
airport trip.
 STEP 2: Face Mask

 Always wear a new Face Mask before leaving the compound.

 Face Mask must cover the nose, mouth and chin.
 Discard the mask properly by folding outwards (i.e. the outside
of the mask facing inwards), then put the mask into a plastic or
paper bag before putting it into a rubbish bin with a lid.
 STEP 3: Disinfection

 Before and after airport trip the driver must wear a pair of gloves and use disinfectant
spray inside the vehicle seat, handles and luggage.
 STEP 3: Disinfection

 Upon arrival of the employee, hand sanitizer or 70% Ethyl Alcohol must be used.
 Accomplish ARI Checklist
 Wear face mask properly (if (+) s/sx wear N95 Mask and immediately go to the nearest hospital)
 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
FROM SARA VILLAGE MAIN GATE TO STAFF ACCOMMODATION

DRIVER & EMPLOYEE ARRIVES AT SARA VILLAGE COMPOUND

7 AM to 7 PM 7 PM to 7 AM
(ON-DUTY SCHEDULE) (OFF-DUTY SCHEDULE)

• ALWAYS WEAR MASK • ALWAYS WEAR MASK

• IMMEDIATELY GO STRAIGHT TO
STAFF CLINIC FOR SCREENING
AND DOCUMENTATION
• SURRENDER ACCOMPLISHED ARTI
CHECKLIST WITH THE DRIVER
• CHECK THE VITAL SIGNS (TEMP.
BP)
• GIVE HEALTH TEACHINGS ABOUT
COVID 19
• INSTRUCT ABOUT 14 DAYS VITAL
SIGNS MONITORING IS A MUST
• DRIVER HAVE THE KEYS TO ISOLATION ROOMS
• EMPLOYEE MUST GO STRAIGHT TO ISOLATION ROOM
• DRIVER MUST INSTRUCT THE EMPLOYEE TO HAVE A FULL BATHE
UPON ARRIVAL
• SOILED CLOTHES WORN FROM COUNTRY OF ORIGIN TO KSA
AIRPORT MUST BE IN SEPARATE CONTAINER AND MUST BE
WASH PROPERLY
• INSTRUCT THE EMPLOYEE NOT TO GO OUT THE ISOLATION
ROOM UNLESS SEEN BY THE NURSE (MEALS DELIVERED)
• GO TO CLINIC IN THE MORNING FOR ASSESSMENT AND
DOCUMENTATION AND HEALTH TEACHINGS ABOUT COVID 19
• INSTRUCT ABOUT 14 DAYS VITAL SIGNS MONITORING IS A MUST

INFORM SV-PM, SHE, MANAGERS, SUPERVISORS FOR ANY UNTOWARD SIGNS & SYMPTOMS
14 Days Monitoring Sheet
PPE FOR Positive (+) COVID 19 Cases
Additional Precautions:

Fit-tested N95 mask

Eye protection

Gloves

Impermeable Apron
Steps to limit spread of the person’s
infectious respiratory secretions.
1. Frequently wash your hands
with soap and water for at
least 20 seconds. When soap
and running water are
unavailable, use an alcohol-
based hand rub with at least
60% alcohol. Always wash
hands that are visibly soiled.
2. Avoid touching your eyes,
nose, or mouth with
unwashed hands.
3. Avoid close contact with
people who are sick.
AVOID / PREVENT YOURSELF TO BE IN CONTACT
WITH PEOPLE THAT HAVE FLU LIKE SYMPTOMS
COUGH COLDS FEVER

If you have any of the signs and symptoms please consult a healthcare professional, ASAP!

BODY PAIN/WEAKNESS SORE THROAT CHEST DISCOMFORTS

HOW TO IMPROVE YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM
 EAT FRUITS AND VEGETABLES

HEALTHY WEIGHT HAND WASHING REGULARLY

 Prevent Human to Human Transmission
(close contacts / HCWs)

Identify, Isolate & Provide optimized care for pts early

 2 February 2020

Thailand

Claimed to have successfully treated a patient

Combination [ lopinavir + ritonavir + oseltamivir ]

 QUOTE:
“In the same way, "trust" by itself, if it is
not accompanied by “action”, is futile..”
- James
CDC’s laboratory test kit for 2019-nCoV