From JHU CSSE Covid-19 Data - Last updated 1 day ago (last 365 days results)
HOW IT SPREADS
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or exhales. These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air, and quickly fall on floors or surfaces. You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within close proximity of someone who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and then your eyes, nose or mouth.
Symptoms
COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.
Most common symptoms:
- Fever
- Dry cough
- Tiredness
Less common symptoms:
- Aches and pains
- Sore throat
- Diarrhoea
- Headache
- Loss of taste or smell
Serious symptoms:
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- Chest pain or pressure
- Loss of speech or movement
Treatments
Self-care:
Asymptomatic cases, mild cases of COVID-19:
- Isolate yourself in a well ventilated room.
- Use a triple layer medical mask, discard mask after 8 hours of use or earlier if they become wet or visibly soiled. In the event of a caregiver entering the room, both caregiver and patient may consider using N 95 mask.
- Mask should be discarded only after disinfecting it with 1% Sodium Hypochlorite.
- Take rest and drink a lot of fluids to maintain adequate hydration.
- Ensure cleaning of surfaces in the room that are touched often (tabletops, doorknobs, handles, etc.) with 1% hypochlorite solution.
- Monitor temperature daily.
- Monitor oxygen saturation with a pulse oximeter daily.
Instructions for caregivers:
- Mask: The caregiver should wear a triple layer medical mask. N95 mask may be considered when in the same room with the ill person.
- Hand hygiene: Hand hygiene must be ensured following contact with ill person or patient’s immediate environment.
- Exposure to patient/patient’s environment: Avoid direct contact with body fluids of the patient, particularly oral or respiratory secretions. Use disposable gloves while handling the patient. Perform hand hygiene before and after removing gloves.
What test should you book for COVID-19?
RT-PCR Test
The RT-PCR Test is a gold standard test to detect active coronavirus infection.
It is highly recommended to take this test if you:
- Have flu-like symptoms and think it could be the coronavirus
- Have been experiencing flu-like symptoms for a few days along with breathlessness
- Have come in close contact with a COVID-19 case
- Have an elderly or person with chronic conditions at home who is experiencing COVID-19 like symptoms
COVID-19 Antibody IgG Test
The Antibody Test detects any past occurrence of the infection by looking for COVID-19 antibodies
Who should take the test ?
- Think you contracted the coronavirus in the past and have already recovered
- Want to know if your body has encountered the infection and made antibodies against the coronavirus
- Have recovered from COVID-19 and want to help people who need plasma therapye
Covid Home Care Basic
The COVID Home Care Basic package offers 34 tests (Includes CRP, CBC with NLR, ESR, Blood urea and more) that give important clues about the various health parameters.
This test is recommended if you:
- Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and need to understand how COVID-19 has impacted your health
- Are getting COVID-19 care at home and notice any worsening of the symptoms
- Have been advised by the doctor to check your biomarkers
COVID Home Care Complete
The COVID Home Care Complete package offers 41 tests (Includes D-Dimer, IL-6, HbA1c, Serum electrolytes, etc., in addition to CRP, CBC with NLR, ESR, and more) that give important clues about the various health parameters.
This test is recommended if you:
- Have been diagnosed with COVID-19 and need to understand how COVID-19 has impacted your health
- Are getting COVID-19 care at home and notice any worsening of the symptoms
- Have been advised by the doctor to check your biomarkers
Self diagnose your lungs
Oxymeter:
Oxymeter SpO2 in the range of 70%–99% with the accuracy of ±2%. The normal resting pulse rate in humans is between 60 and 100 beats per minute (bpm), but it is also dependent on the fitness level, body weight, emotional state, medication, body position, and the involvement in physical activities.