CORONA VIRUS

DISEASE (COVID-19):
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW?

MR. JOHN CARL M. OÑES, RN

DR. JOSE N. RODRIGUEZ MEMORIAL
HOSPITAL AND SANITARIUM
 SEVERE ACUTE RESPIRATORY SYNDROME
CORONAVIRUS 2 (SARS-COV-2) CAUSES COVID 19
SARS-COV-2 is a NEW virus
COVID-19 is an emerging disease
• It probably started in animals but is now spreading between people.

The first cases were identified in people with pneumonia in Wuhan,

China, in late December 2019.
January 30, 2020: The World Health Organization declared the
coronavirus outbreak a Global Health Emergency.
HOW DOES IT SPREAD?
 HOW DOES IT SPREAD?

02 DROPLETS
talk, cough, sing,
sneeze or breathe
CLOSE heavily.
CONTACT
(within 2 metres or 6 01
feet).
CROSS-
CONTAMINATION
Touching contaminated objects
03 puts the droplets onto your
hands. If you touch your face
the droplets can enter your nose
/ eyes / mouth.
 COVID-19 DISEASE SYMPTOMS
Symptoms start about one day after exposure, but can be as long as 14 days. Most
people develop symptoms within 5-6 days.

FEVER COUGH
LOSS OF SMELL
AND TASTE

COLDS/RUNNY
SORETHROAT NOSE

SHORTNESS
OF BREATH
FATIGUE
 RT-PCR TESTING TESTING FOR
(REAL TIME REVERSE
TRANSCRIPTION POLYMERASE
COVID-19 DISEASE
CHAIN REACTION)

THRU OROPHARYNGEAL SWAB/

NASO PHARYNGEAL SWAB
 RT-PCR TESTING
(REAL TIME REVERSE
TRANSCRIPTION POLYMERASE
CHAIN REACTION)
 COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND
PREVENTION
Reduce the spread of infection !
1. Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with
alcohol-based hand rub.
2. Maintain at least 1-2 meters distance between you and people
coughing or sneezing.
3. Avoid touching your face.
4. Wear a face mask in public place. Cover your mouth and nose when
coughing or sneezing.
5. Stay home if you feel unwell.
6. Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
7. Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and
staying away from large groups of people.
 COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND
PREVENTION
Reduce the spread of infection !
8. Avoid touching shared objects (light switches, handrails, door
handles etc) as much as possible. If you must touch such
objects, wash your hands or use sanitiser promptly
afterwards. Ensure you do not touch your face.
9. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces each day,
more often if you think they’ve been contaminated. Use normal
cleaning supplies.
10. Do not share food, drinks and personal items including
mobile phones.
COVID-19 PREPAREDNESS AND
PREVENTION
AVOID POTENTIAL EXPOSURE
1. Stay home as much as practical.

2. Maintain social /physical distance – keep 1-2 metres (3-6 feet) away
from others, even if they appear well.

3. Avoid crowded places.

4. Keep face-to-face interactions brief.

5. Maintain social distance when greeting visitors. Avoid shaking hands,

kissing or hugging.

6. Minimize gatherings with friends

and family.
 MORE ON USE OF MASK
Mask reduces the risk of the wearer spreading the
virus.
• Wear a mask:
o When in face-to-face contact with others.
o When social distancing cannot be achieved.
o If you are in the high-risk groups.
o Within a healthcare facility or other public spaces. When indoors, even if
social distancing is adhered to.
o If you are sick, even if symptoms are mild.
o If you have tested positive for COVID-19 or are waiting for test
results.
o When caring for a sick person.
o If you are at a higher risk for severe COVID-19.
• Masks alone don’t protect – they should be used along with other hygiene
measures.
• Follow manufacturer’s advice for using the mask.
• Masks with exhalation valves should not be used.
EARLY RESPONSE TO COVID-19 IN THE
PHILIPPINES
01 Travel Restrictions

02 Testing

Community
03 Intervention

Risk
04 Communication
 COVID 19 VACCINES
COVID-19 VACCINATION SAVES LIVES!

COVID-19 vaccines are safe and effective. All COVID

19-vaccines have to undergo rigorous testing as follows:
• 3 phases of clinical trial
• Approval Process of Stringent Regulatory Authorities.

Vaccination reduces the risks of infection, especially severe infection that leads to
hospitalization.
Vaccinated people are probably less likely to transmit COVID-19
While vaccination is voluntary, all who are medically eligible are encouraged to be
vaccinated.
Seek facts, backed by research and data, published by credible health care providers
and organizations (WHO, ECDC, CDC, DOH)
COVID 19
VACCINCE
COVID-19
MYTH
BUSTER
Are hand dryers effective in killing the new
coronavirus?
Are hand dryers effective in killing the new
coronavirus?
Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from
China?
Is it safe to receive a letter or a package from
China?
Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus
(2019-nCoV)?
Can pets at home spread the new coronavirus
(2019-nCoV)?
Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you
against the new coronavirus?
Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you
against the new coronavirus?
Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the
new coronavirus?
Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the
new coronavirus?
Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or
are younger people also susceptible?
Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or
are younger people also susceptible?
Are there any specific medicines to prevent or
treat the new coronavirus?
Are there any specific medicines to prevent or
treat the new coronavirus?
COVID-19 HOTLINES
QUESTIONS?
THANK
YOU!