Understanding

COVID-19
GLENDA MAY D. BONSOBRE, MN
 COVID-19
 caused by SARS-CoV-2 Virus.
 Affecting 10M people worldwide with
almost 500,000 fatalities
 TRANSMISSION
 Droplet infection
 Nose
 Mouth
 Contact infection
 Mouth
 Eyes
 Nose
 Aerosol
Can infect 2-3 others
 LIFE SPAN OF SARS Cov-2
Surface Life Span
Aerosol, Tissue paper 3 hours
Coins (Cu) 4 hours
Cardboard 24 hours
Wood 2 days
Plastic, Stainless steel 2-3 days
Glass, paper money 4 days
Outside of surgical mask 7 days
Source: New England Journal of Medicine; The Lancet Microbe
High Risk Areas for COVID-19

C
3Cs for COVID-19
lose spaces
with insufficient ventilation

Higher risk for Covid-19!

C C
onversations
in short distance
rowded conditions
with people

5
 INCUBATION PERIOD

 2-14 days but varies on the person’s resistance

 Signs and Symptoms

 Fever  Loss of sense of smell

 Dry cough and tase

 Shortness of breath  Nasal congestion

 Aches and pain  Runny nose

 Sore throat  Diarrhea

 Severe Signs and Symptoms

 Severe and cause pneumonia

 May need oxygen support

 Ventilator support, Intensive care

monitoring
 Uncertainties of COVID-19
 No vaccine yet
 No specific treatment
 Symptomatic treatment and
supportive care, as with any
viral infection
PREVENTIVE MEASURES

Handwashing/hand hygiene

Respiratory Hygiene

Physical distancing

Environment Measures
PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 At least 20 seconds
Handwashing/
 At least 60% Alcohol-based
Hand hygiene
sanitizer for 30 seconds
 If not available, 0.05%
Chlorine solution from diluted
bleach can be used
 7 steps hand washing
Handwashing
13 PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 Observe cough etiquette

Respiratory
 Wear face mask
hygiene
 Hand hygiene after close
contact with respiratory
secretions
 Avoid touching M-E-N
15 PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 Keep more than 1 to 2 meters

Physical apart
distancing
 Avoid close contact including
kissing and shaking hands
 Stay home if you feel unwell
 Wear face mask
16 PREVENTIVE MEASURES

 Cleaning and disinfection

Environment  Sanitation and proper waste
Measures disposal
 Isolate sick individuals
 Strengthen Water, Sanitation
and Hygiene (WASH) in Schools
(WinS) Program
 Follow health protocols
Preparing 0.05% sodium hypochlorite solution
for general cleaning, laundry
Preparing sodium hypochlorite solution
for foot bath

1:10
1 part Chlorine : 10
parts water

Chlorine Granules
1 Tbsp Granules to 2
Liters Water
Rumors and False Information

• Warm and sunny countries are less at risk

• Smokers are less likely to contract the disease
• Drinking methanol, ethanol and chlorine can help fight
COVID-19
• Smoking decreases the risk of contracting the disease
• Scams and fake marketing