Dr Sam talks about the evidence for social distancing and physical distancing. What is the evidence for wearing a face mask to prevent COVID-19?
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a typ…
Dr Sam talks about the evidence for social distancing and physical distancing. What is the evidence for wearing a face mask to prevent COVID-19?
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It’s caused by a type of coronavirus. There are simple steps you can take to protect you and your family.
What are the symptoms of Coronavirus?
The symptoms of COVID-19 are:
* a cough
* a high temperature (at least 38°C)
* shortness of breath.
These symptoms do not necessarily mean you have COVID-19. The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
Shortness of breath is a sign of possible pneumonia and requires immediate medical attention.
How Coronavirus spreads?
COVID-19, like the flu, can be spread from person to person. When a person who has COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, they may spread droplets containing the virus a short distance. That’s why it’s really important to use good hygiene, regularly wash and thoroughly dry your hands, and use good cough etiquette.
How to protect yourself from Coronavirus (COVID-19)?
* Cough or sneeze into your elbow or by covering your mouth and nose with tissues.
* Put used tissues in the bin or a bag immediately.
* Wash your hands with soap and water often (for at least 20 seconds).
* Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell.
* Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
* Avoid personal contact, such as kissing, sharing cups or food with sick people.
* Stay home if you feel unwell
Websites & References mentioned:
Imperial College Computer Modelling Paper: https://www.imperial.ac.uk/media/imperial-college/medicine/sph/ide/gida-fellowships/Imperial-College-COVID19-NPI-modelling-16-03-2020.pdf
PPE study: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31259389
Original design of RESPECT study: https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT01249625
RESPECT study Results: https://academic.oup.com/ofid/article/5/suppl_1/S51/5206102
Systematic Review on Social Distancing: https://bmcpublichealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12889-018-5446-1
Clips used and references:
"Back in your tent sickie!" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xPHAMyTvPuc&list=PLGTTuH3kAY1fXgB2hboi6lP8z4WqDNlYK&index=75
"I will start a fire in the bathroom" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NXi9pW7Ae9c&list=PLGTTuH3kAY1fXgB2hboi6lP8z4WqDNlYK&index=54
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