How to prevent Coronavirus (COVID – 19) attack

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS). 

The common symptoms exhibited by infected persons include:

• Fever,
• Cough
• Shortness of breath and
• Difficulties in breathing.

In severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and death. 

The best way to prevent been infected by this virus is to avoid exposure to it since there is currently no vaccine to prevent it. However, Powermedium has come to remind you the following measures to help prevent the spread of the disease:

•  Avoid close contact with people with respiratory illnesses such as coughing and sneezing.
•  Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and dispose appropriately
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water.
• Stay home when sick
• Avoid hand contact with your eyes, nose and mouth.
• Regular cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched objects and surfaces
• Use a face-mask if you show any of the symptoms of COVID-19

TREATMENT

There is no specific antiviral treatment recommended for coronavirus but people suspected to be infected with it should contact their healthcare service provider with immediate effect