hello welcome to Emmie so what is kovat 19 coronavirus disease 2019 also called kovat 19 is a virus that can be passed from person to person it first appeared in people in December 2019 and has quickly spread around the world kovat 19 is a virus that affects your respiratory system in some cases it can cause problems with your lungs like pneumonia there is a lot out there about kovat 19 guidelines and recommendations are changing quickly as we learn more about the virus and how it acts trying to keep up with what to do and what not to do can be confusing and overwhelming so let's break it down let's talk about what is going on and what practical steps you can take to keep you and those around you safe and healthy how does Kovac 19 spread the virus is spread through droplets so when an infected person coughs or sneezes they project droplets of the virus out into the air those droplets then land on or are breathed in by other people that's the most common way the virus can spread another way it can spread is when those infected droplets land on surfaces like door handles and elevator buttons if a healthy person touches the surface that has droplets on it and then touches their eyes nose or mouth it's possible for them to get sick these are gateways for the virus so the less you touch them the less chance there is for the virus to enter your body that's why everyone keeps saying don't touch your face if the virus gets on your skin like on your hand you want to wash it off by using soap and water or hand sanitizer before it reaches your eyes nose or mouth it may be possible for a person with kovat 19 to pass the virus to others when they aren't showing signs of being sick this is called asymptomatic transmission it often takes 2 to 14 days before people start to feel sick being exposed to kovat 19 so you could be getting other people sick without knowing it that's why when there are a lot of cases of kovat 19 in an area leaders might recommend staying home unless you really need to do something like get groceries and if you are feeling sick stay home and call your doctor what are kovat 19 symptoms you're washing your hands regularly trying not to touch your face staying away from other people and in general being careful but you're still worried about kovat 19 so let's talk about what to look out for some signs of being sick with kovat 19 are a fever cough and trouble breathing most people who get the virus will experience mild symptoms some people won't experience any symptoms at all most people including children who get sick with kovat 19 can recover at home but for some people especially people who are 65 and above people who have other health problems like lung conditions diabetes and heart disease and for people whose immune system or infection-fighting system doesn't work so well kovat 19 may lead to more serious problems that require hospitalization what should I do if I'm feeling sick if you are feeling sick have a fever cough or are having trouble breathing call your doctor or local urgent care facility this is important call first and if you are sick wear a mask it will help protect the people around you when you call your doctor can tell you what to do next some people may need to come in and be seen by a doctor and some people may need to stay at home and limit their contact with other people your doctor can tell you what you should do what should I do if I'm worried I've been exposed your chances of exposure to kovat 19 increase if you were within six feet of someone who is infected about the length of a bed away from them you traveled to a location that has a lot of cases or you were at a crowded event with someone who is infected like a party if you think you've been exposed to someone who has confirmed kovat 19 but aren't having any symptoms call your doctor Hospital local urgent care facility or public health office they can tell you what to do next a confirmed case means that someone was tested and the tests showed they have kovat 19 if you think you might have been exposed and you have symptoms like fever or cough you should call before going to your doctor's office or to a hospital your doctor can tell you what to do and if you need to be seen in person if you are asked to come to the hospital you may be asked to follow special procedures like using a special entrance away from other people and wearing a mask it's important to know that currently there is no proven treatment for kovat 19 but doctors can help support your breathing and make you as comfortable as possible most people will not need to stay in the hospital and will be able to make a complete recovery at home what can I do to stay healthy wash your hands with soap and water really I know it sounds simple but it has a big impact basically it's because soap breaks apart the container that holds the virus once the container is open the virus just washes away with the water for this to happen you got to spend some time washing your hands and you need to scrub you want to wash your hands for 20 seconds that's the happy birthday song two times you'll want to rub your hands together clean your wrists fingernails in between your fingers and dry your hands with a paper towel you can throw away now if you have kids in your household make sure they're washing their hands this way too if you aren't around soap and water use hand sanitizer that is at least 60% alcohol make sure to rub it in and it's dry what else can you do to stay healthy you'll want to keep your distance from people who are visibly sick or coughing and right now it is a good idea to stay away from groups of people if you can work from home and speaking of home clean surfaces that you use frequently clean doorknobs countertops your phone screen and other items you touch a lot lastly it is a good idea to limit travel to places that have a lot of kovat 19 cases ok let's talk for a quick minute about what doesn't help protect you against kovat 19 it doesn't help to hold your breath if someone sneezes or coughs around you the virus can be passed in multiple ways so not breathing around people doesn't really do anything let's also talk about masks if you are sick masks help prevent you from spreading the virus to other people but if you are healthy doctors do not recommend wearing a mask limiting your exposure to people who are sick keeping your hands clean and not touching your face are more effective ways to stay healthy so leave the masks for the people who need them how can I help slow the spread I know kovat 19 sounds scary but there are some good things to keep in mind for most people kovat 19 is a mild infection that is not life-threatening you can do a lot to keep yourself healthy by washing your hands staying away from people who are sick and avoiding groups of people remember if you are feeling sick stay home and call your doctor by taking these practical steps you can protect yourself and those around you and help slow the spread of the virus and you can stay up-to-date with the latest guidelines and recommendations at cdc.
gov / Co vyd 19.
