Stay Safe from Novel Coronavirus

• ‘Environment-to-human’: Preliminary information suggests that the Novel Coronavirus is “zoonotic” – transmitted from an animal source to humans. The initial cluster of cases appeared to have a common source of exposure – a  local live seafood and animal market.
• ‘Human-to-human’: from a sick person to others who are in close contact. There is growing evidence of human-to-human transmission with family clusters and transmission to healthcare workers.

• Pneumonia / Lung infiltrates
• High Fever
• Cough
• Difficulty in breathing

It is vital to maintain utmost hygiene at all times. Below are a few guidelines that can protect you from getting infected. It is advised to observe the below precautionary measures while travelling in or from affected areas (currently Wuhan City) :

• Practice general hygiene: Wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol – based hand rub frequently. Keep hand sanitizer handy; Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold & flu symptoms
• Ensure food, including eggs, is thoroughly cooked
• Do not have unprotected contact with live or wild animals
• Avoid traveling and seek immediate medical attention if you develop any of the above symptoms, especially fever or shortness of breath.
• Practice cough etiquette (maintain distance, cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing, and wash hands)