Coronavirus - definition, symptoms, general information, ways of transmission, protection and other most frequent questions answered by the best medical experts of all over the world.

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What is Coronavirus?

The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus. It is transmitted mainly by airborne droplets as a result of inhalation of droplets released from the patient’s respiratory tract, for example by coughing or sneezing, as well as droplets of saliva or nasal discharge. It can also spread when the patient touches any contaminated surface, such as a door handle, telephones, smartphones. In this case, infection occurs when you touch your mouth, nose or eyes with dirty hands.

What are Coronavirus symptoms?

The main symptoms of coronavirus:

  • Fever
  • Sneezing
  • Cough
  • Hard breathing

In the vast majority of cases, these symptoms are associated not with coronavirus, but with the usual flu.

Stay home and see your doctor if: - You have contacted the infected COVID-19; - Returned from a country where an outbreak is occurring; - If you have a fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

How does Coronavirus spread?

By airborne droplets (coughing and sneezing). Contact way through (touch). The virus can be transmitted through handrails in the subway, door handles and other surfaces.

Where does Coronavirus come from?

The spread of the COVID – 19 virus began with the Chinese city of Wuhan. Last year there was a powerful outbreak of the disease. According to the latest data, about 800 thousand cases of coronavirus infection have been identified in the world today.

How to prevent Coronavirus infection?

Coronavirus prevention

  1. Always wash your hands: when you come to work or return home. Wet wipes or disinfectant solutions are also suitable for prevention. Do not touch your face with your hands.
  2. Do not touch your face with your hands. Do not put your hands near your nose or eyes. Most quickly, the virus enters the body through the mucous membrane. When sneezing, always cover your handkerchief.
  3. Avoid large crowds. Avoid unnecessary trips and do not go to crowded places.
  4. Cancel travel for a while, while different countries of the world are struggling with the coronavirus, you should not travel abroad. Especially where the situation with coronavirus is extremely difficult.

Does a cloth face mask protect from Coronavirus?

The use of a disposable medical mask reduces the risk of contracting viral infections that are transmitted by airborne droplets (by coughing, sneezing). For patients with flu, wearing a mask is mandatory, the mask needs to be changed several times a day.

When do the first symptoms of Coronavirus appear?

Symptoms may occur within 14 days after contact with an infectious patient.

What complications can Coronavirus lead to?

A new coronavirus infection refers to acute respiratory viral infections and the complications may be the same as other ARVI - pneumonia, bronchitis, sinusitis and others.

Why should you stay at home?

If you returned from abroad or contacted with a sick person, you must observe quarantine at home for 14 days. This is necessary in order not to spread the infection. If you were abroad with friends or family, you can observe the joint quarantine for 14 days in the same room or apartment.

What shall I do if I notice the symptoms of Coronavirus?

Do not panic, keep calm and immediately report it to the clinic without leaving your home.

Should I wear a face mask in public? If so, how do I make one?

The CDC “recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies).”

Read a detailed guide on how to make a face mask at home.

How can I manage my finance problems during Coronavirus?

Not to fall behind with bills and find emergency funding to help you go by during Coronavirus you can do the following:

  • ask for repayment holidays; 
  • apply for financial assistance from the Government;
  • waive fees and charges;
  • find out about interest rate changes;
  • use debt consolidation loans to help make repayments more manageable.
  • apply for a Payday Loan online or Personal Loan online and work out a repayment plan with the lender to take out a convenient and affordable cash advance.