WHO recommends 10 basic personal prevention measures against COVID-19
4 years, 9 months ago

WHO recommends 10 basic personal prevention measures against COVID-19

China Daily  

GENEVA — The World Health Organization outlined 10 basic personal prevention measures against COVID-19, including cleaning hands and surfaces regularly and avoiding traveling when having a fever or cough. You should also follow your national guidance and consult local health professionals," said WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus at a daily briefing. Third, educate oneself about COVID-19, but make sure the information comes from reliable sources such as local or national public health agencies, the WHO website, or local health professionals. Seventh, everyone who feels unwell should stay at home and call doctors or local health professionals who will ask about the symptoms, where one has been and who one has had contact with.

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Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it
1 week, 2 days ago

Norovirus cases are growing in the US — here is what health officials say you can do to avoid it

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. While the majority of people will recover within …

The 5 Best Ways To Stop A Cold Before It Happens
1 year, 2 months ago

The 5 Best Ways To Stop A Cold Before It Happens

Huff Post  

AfricaImages via Getty Images Handwashing is an important way to keep viruses like the cold away. “We’re in a time now where masks are frequently used,” Wardlaw said, noting that they protect folks from getting COVID-19 in addition to other viruses. “There really isn’t strong evidence to support a range of other products people commonly use in an effort to …

Rise In COVID-19 Cases: Doctor’s Suggest How To Take Precautions
1 year, 9 months ago

Rise In COVID-19 Cases: Doctor’s Suggest How To Take Precautions

News 18  

As the world continues to grapple with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, experts are warning of a potential resurgence of the virus. Dr Sonia Rawat, Director of the Preventive Health and Wellness Department of Sir Ganga Ram Hospital, Delhi, says that these days the cases of Covid-19 infections are increasing rapidly and the cases are expected to increase in the next …

H3N2 Virus and Covid cases rise: Why is it important to wash hands frequently? Follow these tips
1 year, 9 months ago

H3N2 Virus and Covid cases rise: Why is it important to wash hands frequently? Follow these tips

India TV News  

H3N2 Virus and Covid cases rise: There has been a surge in the cases of Covid in India once again. Whether it is the H3N2 virus or covid, both are respiratory infectious diseases and their first area of infection is the lungs. How to wash your hands To prevent covid and the H3N2 virus, wash your hands frequently with soap …

New Covid-19 wave is emerging; here's how to prepare yourself for coronavirus
2 years ago

New Covid-19 wave is emerging; here's how to prepare yourself for coronavirus

India TV News  

The covid-19 pandemic is hitting hard since March 2020. The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity. Outbreaks have been reported in places where people have gathered, often in crowded indoor settings and where they talk loudly, shout, breathe heavily, or sing such …

Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare
2 years ago

Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare

Hindustan Times  

The Indian Medical Association has advised people to avoid public gatherings such as wedding ceremonies, political or social meetings as well as international travel amid a rising number of Covid-19 cases in some countries, including China. Indian Medical Association advises people to avoid public gatherings, international travel amid fresh Covid-19 scare In an advisory issued on Thursday, the IMA also …

Guidelines issued to help patients recover
2 years, 1 month ago

Guidelines issued to help patients recover

China Daily  

Documents detail rules for quarantine, roles of neighborhoods and hospitals Health authorities on Thursday issued two guidelines in tandem to help COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms recover at home and to properly monitor their health with test kits. To reduce cross-infections, the rules recommended separate rooms for homebound patients, who are encouraged to take recommended drugs based on their symptoms, …

Guidelines issued to help patients recover
2 years, 1 month ago

Guidelines issued to help patients recover

China Daily  

Documents detail rules for quarantine, roles of neighborhoods and hospitals Health authorities on Thursday issued two guidelines in tandem to help COVID-19 patients with mild symptoms recover at home and to properly monitor their health with test kits. To reduce cross-infections, the rules recommended separate rooms for homebound patients, who are encouraged to take recommended drugs based on their symptoms, …

Covid-19: Chandigarh issues health advisory as cases spike again | Do's and dont's
2 years, 6 months ago

Covid-19: Chandigarh issues health advisory as cases spike again | Do's and dont's

India TV News  

Highlights Chandigarh administration released a health advisory in view of rising Covid cases in the city UT had recorded 46 fresh infections on Sunday, the highest in over 4 months Admin stressed masks should be worn in public, added that closed places should be avoided Covid-19 updates: The Chandigarh administration on Monday released a health advisory in view of the …

Hand hygiene dos and don'ts: 8 expert tips to clean and hygienic hands
2 years, 8 months ago

Hand hygiene dos and don'ts: 8 expert tips to clean and hygienic hands

Hindustan Times  

It is no secret that the germs are primarily transmitted by our hands and something as banal as washing hands in a clean and hygienic manner can be incredibly effective in preventing infectious diseases as according to the UNICEF, we can lessen the chances of being infected by Covid-19 by 36% by properly washing hands as is the most effective …

COVID-19 close contact rules for WA schools updated as parents and carers avoid quarantine
2 years, 10 months ago

COVID-19 close contact rules for WA schools updated as parents and carers avoid quarantine

ABC  

New rules have been introduced for close contacts linked to COVID-19 cases in West Australian schools. Key points: Parents with a child who is a close contact do not need to quarantine Parents with a child who is a close contact do not need to quarantine The Chief Health Officer says the rules will minimise the impact on families The …

Handwashing: How, when, how long to do it to keep infections like Covid at bay
2 years, 11 months ago

Handwashing: How, when, how long to do it to keep infections like Covid at bay

Hindustan Times  

Handwashing with soap is an effective and affordable way to prevent diseases and save lives especially during these unprecedented Covid-19 pandemic times where hand hygiene is a fundamental component of health and safety. Handwashing: How, when, how long to do it to keep infections like Covid at bay Did you know handwashing helps in preventing severe gastrointestinal and respiratory diseases …

Omicron: Useful health tips to manage Covid-19 in children and their caregivers
2 years, 11 months ago

Omicron: Useful health tips to manage Covid-19 in children and their caregivers

Hindustan Times  

Apart from creating the largest disruption of education systems in history and affecting nearly 1.6 billion students in more than 190 countries, Covid-19-related measures are having a profound effect on children's health and well-being and for some, the impact will be lifelong. Useful health tips to manage Covid-19 in children and their caregivers In its data, UNICEF claimed, “All children, …

World Tourism Day 2021: How To Be A Prepared Traveller During the Pandemic
3 years, 3 months ago

World Tourism Day 2021: How To Be A Prepared Traveller During the Pandemic

News 18  

Covid-19 has transformed the world of travel, from hand sanitisers in hotel lobbies, stewardesses in masks, centralized lockdowns to contact tracing apps. Policy Check Various nations, states, and towns already have COVID-19 travel standards in place that control who may visit and what tourists must do before visiting. It’s usually a good idea to pack enough disinfectant wipes for an …

Covid: How to sanitise and stay safe while flying
3 years, 3 months ago

Covid: How to sanitise and stay safe while flying

The Independent  

Sign up to Simon Calder’s free travel email for expert advice and money-saving discounts Get Simon Calder’s Travel email Get Simon Calder’s Travel email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. The new peer-reviewed study published in September used data from nearly 10,000 air travellers on Delta’s Covid-tested flight corridors between …

COVID-19: Precautions You Must Take During Home Quarantine
3 years, 4 months ago

COVID-19: Precautions You Must Take During Home Quarantine

News 18  

COVID-19 is a highly contagious viral disease and thus, it becomes increasingly difficult to protect yourself as well as your family when you are at the home quarantine. Here are other precautions that you must take during home quarantine in order to protect your family members: The person must maintain an ideal distance from the elderly, pregnant women, children and …

Hand hygiene is important, but how do we look after the 'good bugs' on our skin too?
3 years, 5 months ago

Hand hygiene is important, but how do we look after the 'good bugs' on our skin too?

ABC  

You've probably heard of "gut bacteria", the trillions of tiny microbes that live in our intestine to help digest food and absorb nutrients. "If you've used a public bathroom for example, you might be picking up bugs from yourself or bugs from other people and obviously in those contexts hand hygiene is really important," Dr Rogers says. Our skin is …

Worried About How to Keep Your Kids Safe During Covid-19? All You Need to Know
3 years, 6 months ago

Worried About How to Keep Your Kids Safe During Covid-19? All You Need to Know

News 18  

The Ayush Ministry has issued a detailed set of homecare guidelines for protecting children against Covid-19 as there was a spike in instances of children contracting virus during the second wave. Here are ten guidelines for protecting children against Covid-19: • The guidelines stress on children washing their hands often and wearing masks while outside their house. • Children should …

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3 years, 7 months ago

Covid-19 prevention measures are keeping diseases like chickenpox at bay

Live Mint  

The disinfecting and hand-washing that became common during the Covid-19 pandemic have also served as powerful tools against a host of childhood ailments such as chickenpox, stomach viruses and strep throat, recent data suggest. “We’ve seen a dramatic decline in the numbers," said Rana El Feghaly, a pediatrician and director of clinical services at Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City, …

5 precautions to keep in mind for air travel in the times of Covid-19
3 years, 7 months ago

5 precautions to keep in mind for air travel in the times of Covid-19

India TV News  

Almost a year ago, one of the busiest airports in the world- Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi had a deserted look brought about by the coronavirus. The air travel industry has witnessed significant changes since the pandemic, even as two things remain constant - the threat from the virus and the effort to ensure a safer surrounding. While leisure …

Guidelines on Covid-19 prevention as declared by health ministry
3 years, 7 months ago

Guidelines on Covid-19 prevention as declared by health ministry

India Today  

India is suffering the worst days of its pandemic since Covid-19 is spreading rapidly in its second phase. Replacing of masks should be done as soon as they become damp with a new, clean and dry mask; Removal of the mask by using the appropriate technique of not touching the front of the mask but untying it from behind or …

Ask an expert: How to disinfect your home effectively during the pandemic?
3 years, 7 months ago

Ask an expert: How to disinfect your home effectively during the pandemic?

India Today  

Is surface contamination still a worry? A recent Center for Disease Control and Prevention, US, report said that there is no good evidence stating alternative disinfection methods, like UV radiation, LED blue lights, or sanitising tunnels really work to kill the virus. People have resorted to washing fruits and vegetables with bleach and sanitisers, have applied household cleaning or disinfectant …

Handwashing falls to pre-Covid levels despite pandemic, study finds
3 years, 8 months ago

Handwashing falls to pre-Covid levels despite pandemic, study finds

CNN  

CNN — It’s the pandemic mantra: Wash your hands – often. “Our health care workers were really worried about Covid – they didn’t know who had Covid and who didn’t – so they were extremely careful with their hand hygiene,” said study coauthor Landon, executive medical director of infection prevention and control for University of Chicago Medicine. Women are more …

Covid-19: Still worried about deep cleaning? You may take it easy now
3 years, 8 months ago

Covid-19: Still worried about deep cleaning? You may take it easy now

India Today  

A look at the Covid-19 situation in India at this time last year appears to be a tale from an ancient era. Houses, offices, shared vehicles, religious places, shops and other community places were recommended to go for deep cleaning to mitigate the spread of Covid-19. Goldman called the deep cleaning guideline to prevent spread of Covid-19 an “exaggerated risk” …

Global Handwashing Day 2020: Steps to wash your hands to protect against COVID19
4 years, 2 months ago

Global Handwashing Day 2020: Steps to wash your hands to protect against COVID19

India TV News  

Global Handwashing Day is observed on 15th October every year. With the world facing the COVID19 pandemic, washing hands and maintaining hand hygiene has become all the more important and need of the hour. Till the time the scientists and health experts are coming up with a vaccine, the most important way to avoid getting infected is by washing hands …

What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, October 9
4 years, 3 months ago

What you need to know about coronavirus on Friday, October 9

CNN  

A version of this story appeared in the October 9 edition of CNN’s Coronavirus: Fact vs. Fiction newsletter. CNN — Donald Trump’s physician has cleared him to resume public engagements on Saturday, saying the President “has completed his course of therapy for Covid-19.” But many questions about his health remain unanswered. Crucially, Trump and his doctors are still refusing to …

What are the precautions to take while travelling amid Covid-19?
4 years, 3 months ago

What are the precautions to take while travelling amid Covid-19?

India Today  

As the festive season is around the corner, most of you would be travelling to different cities or market places to shop. As children, old aged and sick people have more chances of getting infected, please make sure before planning travel if you live with someone who might be at increased risk for severe illness from Covid-19. Air travel As …

Covid-19: Precautions to be taken when visiting hospital during pandemic
4 years, 3 months ago

Covid-19: Precautions to be taken when visiting hospital during pandemic

India Today  

When feeling sick people feel the need to visit a doctor in the hospital, where they are most likely to encounter a person suffering from Covid-19. A lot of daily activities like visiting the markets, shops, necessary travel, and even hospital visits have been resumed by people. Follow any instructions posted on the door: Patients with certain contagious illnesses may …

Here's What To Do If Someone Sneezes Or Coughs Near You
4 years, 3 months ago

Here's What To Do If Someone Sneezes Or Coughs Near You

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, offered a sobering warning earlier this month as the weather in the United States begins to cool and flu season is looming: Americans need to stop looking at the “rosy side of things” and prepare for a second wave of COVID-19. Robert Redfield, the director of the Centers for …

Flying on an Airplane? Here are Tips for Safe Travel Amid Covid-19 Spread
4 years, 3 months ago

Flying on an Airplane? Here are Tips for Safe Travel Amid Covid-19 Spread

News 18  

People are back to travelling in spite of the increasing cases of Covid-19. Although many restrictions are still imposed in major cities, hotels, restaurant and tourist attractions have opened with a special measure to reduce transmission of the virus. Travelling by air can increase the risk of contracting and spreading Covid-19 according to the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention, …

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues safety reminder for its staff
4 years, 4 months ago

Coronavirus | Health Ministry issues safety reminder for its staff

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Tuesday issued a reminder asking its officials to adhere to COVID-19 safety norms and advising work-from-home for employees feeling unwell. “Employees who have given their samples for testing for COVID-19 may immediately inform the administration and not come to office till the results are available,’’ said the internal order. Coronavirus | Union Health Ministry Joint …

What Should We Still Be Cleaning And Disinfecting To Prevent COVID-19?
4 years, 4 months ago

What Should We Still Be Cleaning And Disinfecting To Prevent COVID-19?

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING The sales of disinfecting sprays and wipes skyrocketed in recent months as the public scrambled to more frequently disinfect commonly touched surfaces and items that could spread the coronavirus. “Relative to other things that one might want to do, such as wearing a mask, avoiding large gatherings and maintaining distance from other people, the importance of disinfecting …

Medical-grade gloves useless for COVID-19 prevention in normal settings; here's why
4 years, 5 months ago

Medical-grade gloves useless for COVID-19 prevention in normal settings; here's why

Firstpost  

Besides adding to medical waste, usage of medical grade gloves by the general public during the COVID-19 pandemic, can create a shortage of supplies for healthcare workers Ever since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, which personal protective equipment the general public should use have been the focus of debates. The one thing experts across the world have not needed …

Face mask wearers don’t get lax about washing hands, study suggests
4 years, 5 months ago

Face mask wearers don’t get lax about washing hands, study suggests

CNN  

CNN — People who wear face masks to protect against disease typically don’t neglect other steps that safeguard their health such as washing hands, according to a new study. “Many public health bodies are coming to the conclusion that wearing a face covering might help reduce the spread of SARS-CoV-2, and the limited evidence available suggests their use doesn’t have …

Coronavirus: Government considering telling public to wear gloves, health minister says
4 years, 5 months ago

Coronavirus: Government considering telling public to wear gloves, health minister says

The Independent  

Sign up for the View from Westminster email for expert analysis straight to your inbox Get our free View from Westminster email Get our free View from Westminster email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The government is considering telling the public to wear gloves to …

Combination of masks, hand washing, social distancing stops Covid infection: Utrecht study
4 years, 5 months ago

Combination of masks, hand washing, social distancing stops Covid infection: Utrecht study

NL Times  

A combination of wearing a face mask, keeping 1.5 meters apart, and regularly washing your hands is enough to prevent another major coronavirus outbreak in the Netherlands and other western countries, according to a study by UMC Utrecht published in scientific journal PLOS Medicine. "Based on our results, we conclude that handwashing, mask-wearing, and social distancing adopted by disease-aware individuals …

What’s Safe To Do Right Now? The Most Common COVID-19 Questions, Answered
4 years, 5 months ago

What’s Safe To Do Right Now? The Most Common COVID-19 Questions, Answered

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING With states in various stages of reopening, coronavirus cases are increasing across the country. HuffPost hosted a COVID-19 Q&A with Dr. Kavita Patel, HuffPost’s medical contributor and a practicing internal medicine physician in Washington, D.C., and Lindsay Holmes, HuffPost’s senior wellness editor, to get answers during this confusing time. Patel: It will be impossible to have a …

Coronavirus | Health Ministry sounds note of caution on self-medication
4 years, 6 months ago

Coronavirus | Health Ministry sounds note of caution on self-medication

The Hindu  

The Union Health Ministry on Monday urged people to be cautious about drug abuse and self-medication and underlined that COVID-19, which is caused by a virus and not bacteria, does not respond to antibiotics. Coronavirus, June 22 updates | State Helpline numbers for COVID-19 “There is currently no cure for COVID-19 and if you have symptoms the best idea is …

Survey shows 22% not washing hands after toilet use; Covid-19 deaths tops 6,050
4 years, 6 months ago

Survey shows 22% not washing hands after toilet use; Covid-19 deaths tops 6,050

NL Times  

Public health agency RIVM said that nine more people died from respiratory illness Covid-19, raising the total number of deaths to 6,053. Still, "compliance with hygiene measures such as washing hands is still going well," the RIVM said, based on the survey it conducted with municipal health service GGD. Roughly 85 percent said they would comply if a housemate tested …

Hand washing has been a focus under COVID-19. Here's why we should try and make the habit stick
4 years, 7 months ago

Hand washing has been a focus under COVID-19. Here's why we should try and make the habit stick

ABC  

Never before have so many of us been so attentive to the cleanliness of our hands. Not only have we had success in "flattening the curve", there is now "good evidence" from GP reports and laboratory assessments that there's been a 70 per cent drop in colds and flu-like illnesses since the pandemic began, Professor Collignon says. There's a good …

Your coronavirus questions answered by our leading health experts
4 years, 8 months ago

Your coronavirus questions answered by our leading health experts

Daily Mail  

We are now firmly in week five of lockdown, and questions on how we should go about our daily lives, and the risks we face, remain important. ‘And, of course, do prioritise keeping in touch with your family and friends via video chat, phone or text.’ 'As far as I am aware, there have been no confirmed reports of cats …

6 practical ways you and your community can stay safer from Covid-19
4 years, 9 months ago

6 practical ways you and your community can stay safer from Covid-19

India Today  

Watching the number of confirmed Covid-19 cases grow can make you feel helpless. Be prepared when you do Keep hand sanitizer with you use it every time you re-enter your car or house If you must touch doorknobs, push plates, elevator buttons, handrails or handles on sinks, bring a tissue or other clean object to use and discard it after …

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?
4 years, 9 months ago

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?

China Daily  

With COVID-19 cases and deaths on the up worldwide, a vital question for many people is: How can I protect myself from catching this virus? If you do need to go out, whether that be for essential work, to purchase essential goods from the supermarket or to buy medicine, here are some tips to best protect yourself as well as …

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?
4 years, 9 months ago

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?

China Daily  

With COVID-19 cases and deaths on the up worldwide, a vital question for many people is: How can I protect myself from catching this virus? If you do need to go out, whether that be for essential work, to purchase essential goods from the supermarket or to buy medicine, here are some tips to best protect yourself as well as …

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?
4 years, 9 months ago

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?

China Daily  

Use a closed fist or hip to open doors If you need to open doors, try not to grasp the handle with just your open palm. You should also use your knuckle or elbow to touch communal objects such as light switches and elevator buttons could be used by many before and after yourself. Use disinfectant wipes This is especially …

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?
4 years, 9 months ago

How do you protect yourself and others from COVID-19?

China Daily  

Apply hand sanitizer regularly Always keep a bottle of hand sanitizer available in your home as well as one in your car if you do have to go out and don't have access to handing washing facilities immediately. Make sure your face mask covers mouth and nose If you choose to wear a face mask, make sure it covers your …

Unicef arms students with facts on Covid-19 to check Coronavirus panic: 6 common questions answered
4 years, 9 months ago

Unicef arms students with facts on Covid-19 to check Coronavirus panic: 6 common questions answered

India Today  

Amidst the Coronavirus pandemic still spreading across the world, we need to remember that one of the best ways to deal with a new virus is to make people aware about it with correct facts and information. To tackle this the right way, Unicef has released a Covid-19 guidebook with guidelines and checklists for three categories of people students, parents …

How to seek care for other illnesses during COVID-19 pandemic
4 years, 9 months ago

How to seek care for other illnesses during COVID-19 pandemic

China Daily  

Editor's note: During the COVID-19 pandemic, people with other illnesses are recommended to keep the following tips in mind when seeking medical help, in order to lower the risks of being exposed to the coronavirus. Critically ill patients should go to the nearest hospital which can meet their needs and has the fewest outpatients. Patients and accompanying people should wear …

Coronavirus: What Are COVID-19 Symptoms, When To Seek Medical Attention & How To Stay Safe; A Quick Guide
4 years, 9 months ago

Coronavirus: What Are COVID-19 Symptoms, When To Seek Medical Attention & How To Stay Safe; A Quick Guide

ABP News  

fever tiredness dry cough People with fever, cough and difficulty in breathing should seek medical attention. Here is a quick guide to help you know the symptoms, and how to keep yourselves safe, as laid down by the World Health Organisation.The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are:Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or …

‘Main prevention method is to frequently wash your hands’: Your COVID-19 queries answered
4 years, 9 months ago

‘Main prevention method is to frequently wash your hands’: Your COVID-19 queries answered

The Hindu  

Will wearing masks prevent the spreading of COVID-19? But the main prevention mechanism is to frequently wash your hands and refrain from shaking other people’s hands or hugging them. Dr. P. Kuganantham, founder-chairman, Indian Public Health Foundation, and former Chennai City Health Officer Should people avoid eating meat-based food to prevent transmission? Dr. P. Kuganantham In the case of a …

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