Everything You Should Know About Coronavirus, Issued By AIIMS In Public Interest

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.

The World Health Organization (WHO) has officially called the disease a pandemic—a disease outbreak occurring over a wide geographic area and affecting an exceptionally high proportion of the population.

Below is a list of things shared by All India Institute Of Medical Sciences, New Delhi (AIIMS) you should know about the coronavirus outbreak:

1. Be careful, not fearful

2. What is COVID-19?

3. How does COVID-19 transmit?

4. What happens to a person who develops the COVID-19 disease?

5. What is the age group in which Coronavirus spreads? Does it occour in children as well?

6. How long does the Coronavirus survive over the surfaces or objects?

7. What are the common symptoms of Coronavirus?

8. Whom should I consult after Coronavirus symptoms?

9. What tests are to be done and where to get them done?

10. Is there any treatment for the Coronavirus infection?

11. Are there any specific medications available to treat Coronavirus infection?

12. How can I protect myself and my family members from COVID-19?

13. Who should wear mask?

14. When and who should use medical masks?

15. What is the role of hand sanitizers in Coronavirus?

16. Is there any vaccine available for the treatment of Coronavirus infection?

17. Is India well equipped to deal with the Coronavirus  crisis?

18. What are the few common myths of Coronavirus?

19. How can I help in containing the Coronavirus disease?

20. What are the helpline number to be contacted in case of need of Coronavirus outbreak?

Credit: AIIMS