COVID-19 SPREAD

COVID-19 SPREAD
MODES OF TRANSMISSION
Modes of transmission of
OF VIRUS virus

April 16, 2020

Informing the population about the
health risks posed by the coronavirus
disease, as well as what they can do to
protect themselves, is the best way to
mitigate the spread and reduce the
amount of further contagion cases
A person can contract COVID-19 if:

● They come in contact with another

person infected with the virus
● Someone infected coughs or
sneezes directly to them
● They touch any surface with little
droplets from infected people’s
cough or sneezes and then touch
their eyes, nose or mouth
Droplet transmission
occurs when a person is in in close
contact (within 1 m) with someone who
has respiratory symptoms (e.g.
coughing or sneezing,)
transmission of the COVID-19 virus
can occur

by direct contact with infected people

and

indirect contact with surfaces in the

immediate environment or with objects
used on the infected person
Incubation Period

The time from catching the virus to the

time when a person begins having
symptoms from the infection

For COVID-19 the incubation period is

from 2 – 14 days

Most commonly, people who become

infected with the virus begin feeling ill
in about 5 days
Common Symptoms

Fever

Dry cough

Shortness of breath
Other Associated Symptoms
Feeling tired
Aches and pains throughout the body
Sore throat
Nasal congestion
Runny nose
Diarrhea (less common)
 PROTECTION TIPS

Maintain social distancing Keep objects and surfaces

clean

Wash your hands Don’t touch eyes, nose or

frequently mouth
Hand Washing

Use at least one of the following for at

least 20 seconds

SOAP & WATER

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seconds

Alcohol-based hand rub(@least 60%

alcohol)-30 seconds
If these are not available, 0.05%
chlorine solutions from diluted
Respiratory Hygiene

Everyone should cover their nose and mouth

with a tissue or upper sleeve when coughing
and sneezing

If upper respiratory symptoms, use of face

mask is mandatory

Perform hand hygiene after any contact with

respiratory secretions

Avoid touching eyes, nos, or mouth

 SOCIAL DISTANCING

ONE
METER

SAFE DISTANCE OLDER ADULTS

Keep at least a distance Try not to come in contact

of 1 meter (3 feet) with the elderly, as they
between yourself and are the most vulnerable to
other people the virus
THANK YOU….