MOST IMP: Doctors’s Advisory how to fight Corona

सगळ्यांत म्हत्वाचेः कोरोनाचेर दोतोरांची मार्गदर्शिका

21 Mar 2020 08:00 PM

This is most important for all of us. The Goa branch of Indian Medical Association has come out with a detailed advisory on the threat of deadly corona virus. What to do, what not to do, how take precautions and how to break the chain of the spread of corona virus.



Dr S Samuel Arawattigi, President of Goa branch of Indian Medical Association has issued this advisory.


Washing Hands is Primary Precaution

  • It’s most effective to minimize exposure

  • Handwash with soap for 40-60 seconds

  • If no soap, use 70% alcohol-based hand sanitiser

  • Apply sanitiser for 20-40 seconds

Other Precautions to take

  • Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue paper, then discard the tissue

  • Or use handkerchiefs, but disinfect them before reuse

  • Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects

  • Also surfaces like floors, door knobs, handles etc

Dos for all the people

  • Must see Dr if you have severe symptoms like, fever, cough, breathing difficulty

  • Call Dr if you are exposed to COVID-19 patient &have symptoms

  • Call 108 or dedicated ambulance if you have symptoms of COVID-19

  • Stay home as much as possible if you are well or have minimal symptoms

  • Reduce your risk of infection at OPD or Hospitals from others

  • Wear 3-layer facemask ONLY if you have symptoms or close contact with patients

Don’t for all the people

  • Don’t touch your eyes, nose & mouth with unwashed hands

  • Don’t attend social distancing, crowds and group events, stay 6 feet away

  • Don’t be in close contact within 6 feet with people who are sick

  • Don’t wear facemasks at this time

  • Don’t rush to Dr for minor symptoms

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