Coronavirus is a family of viruses that can cause respiratory symptoms similar to the common cold and seasonal flu. Symptoms range from mild to severe. COVID-19 is the name given to the disease caused by this year’s outbreak of a new strain of coronavirus.
MODE OF SPREAD OF VIRUS:
The new coronavirus spreads from person to person via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes especially when people are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Pregnant women experience immunologic changes which make them more susceptible to viral respiratory infections, including COVID-19. It’s not clear if a COVID-19 infection could harm an unborn child, although high fevers during the first trimester can be detrimental.
- Pregnancy is a time when your immunity is highly compromised.
- The patient is very susceptible to any infection.
As rightly said “Prevention is better than cure”, it is advisable to take all possible precautions to avoid CORONA infection.
Whether is spread from mother to her fetus?
As it is air born infection fetus will not get affected by transmission from the mother, but studies are not there whether it affects the development of a child if the mother gets an infection in the early span of pregnancy.
How to avoid getting infected?
- Wash hands frequently with soap and water. Wash for at least 20 seconds before you eat, after you sneeze and after using the bathroom.
- Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers in addition to hand-washing.
- Regularly clean surfaces like counters, mobile phones, tables, etc.
- Avoid crowded places like markets, malls etc.
- Cover your mouth with tissue/ handkerchief while sneezing and coughing.
- Avoid contact with anyone with cold or flu symptoms.
- Stay home from work if you are sick.
- Improve your immunity.
- Eat a balanced diet.
- Stay home from work if you are sick.
What to do if one starts symptoms of cold cough?
- Isolate yourself for 14 days.
- Maintain Proper hydration.
- Proper Ventilation.
- Take care of your diet.
NOTE:
- INCASE OF ANY QUERIES/ COMPLAINTS IT’S BEST TO CONSULT THE DOCTOR.
- STAY CALM AND DO NOT PANIC.
- MEDITATE, EAT HEALTHY FOOD AND STAY INDOORS, TO INCREASE YOUR IMMUNITY.