ARTICLES COVID-19

Patients who were infected by the COVID-19 virus have different symptoms. Some patients even have no symptoms, but on the other hand, some patients manifest severe symptoms and needs to be attached to the ventilator. The groups of people who might have more severe symptoms than others are infants, pregnant women, elderly people, and the people who have the following underlying diseases:

“Secretion” is a substance formed in and given off by a gland that usually performs different useful functions in the body. When the COVID-19 virus gets into the body, it will accumulate in different secretions in unequal quantities. According to a study, the COVID-19

Smartphones or mobile phones are some of the virus carriers that people might overlook. Smartphones are always covered in bacteria and viruses. Hence, proper disinfection of our smartphones is a must.

Observing your symptoms is an important thing to do during the COVID-19 outbreak, especially people who have traveled to risky places or lived with people

The environment and different surface materials are the most important factors for the virus survival. Let’s see how long does the virus live on different surfaces.

However, having the infection depends on the quantity of the viruses that sticks on surfaces. There is nothing to worry about, just frequently wash your hands with soap and water or alcohol based hand sanitizer, and it can reduce the risk of infection. COVID-19

Touched things such as mobile phones, computers, and pens: Clean them with 70 - 90% alcohol-based antiseptic and let them dry. Touched surfaces such as tables, chairs, beds, and toilet: Mix 3 – 6% Sodium Hypochlorite-based liquid bleach with water (1:49). COVID-19

Avoid touching the soft tissue areas on your face which are the eyes, nose, and lips where the virus can get through. For example, if you touched the surface of the door handle, floor, table, or chair that has infected patient’s secretion on COVID-19

Open the windows in order to let the air flow. Wash the dishes with a dishwasher liquid before using. Avoid having meals with others and separate your belongings. Stay away from others at least 4 meters far. If you have to go outside, do not use public transportation.