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The Coronavirus has greatly impacted our well-being and way of life. We can all share

testimonies about our families, friends, and loved ones who have fallen victim to this lingering

pandemic. The virus has significantly shaped our way of life. The psychological impact threatens

to have a lasting altering effect on the very fabric of our society if we don’t follow the guidelines

set out to help prevent the contraction and transmission of this virus. Community health

education and awareness are key to fighting against the force of this virus. It empowers citizens

to recognize the value of taking responsible action toward the prevention of the spread of the

disease by the individual and to others. Given this, the following article seeks to highlight

relevant facts about the virus itself, symptoms of COVID-19, and guidelines for taking

preventative actions as well as the pharmacist’s recommendations for taking supplements.

What is Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)?

Coronavirus disease 2019 or COVID-19 is a kind of virus that causes an infection in your nose,

sinuses, or upper throat. The disease can cause what doctors call a respiratory tract infection. It

can

affect your upper respiratory tract

(sinuses, nose, and throat) or lower respiratory tract

(windpipe and lungs). COVID-19 can be spread mainly through person-to-person or person-to-

surface. Infections can range from mild to severe.

What are the Symptoms of COVID-19

The symptoms of the coronavirus

can show up in as few as 2 days or as many as 14 days. It varies

from person to person. It is important that you

contact your local doctors immediately if you have

any of these symptoms mentioned below. Symptoms include:

1. It will first infect the throat, so you’ll have a sore throat lasting 2/4 days.

2. The virus then blends into a nasal fluid that enters the trachea and then the lungs, causing

pneumonia. This takes about 5/6 days to occur.

3. With pneumonia, comes high fever (temperatures above 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit) and

difficulty in breathing.

4. The nasal congestion is not like the normal kind. You feel like you’re drowning.

COVID-19 Preventative Guidelines

The following are guidelines to help protect you and your loved ones from contracting the virus

and staying healthy:

1 . Wash your hands frequently and carefully

Use warm water and soap (antibacterial, antiviral, etc.) and rub your hands for at least 20

seconds. Work the lather to your wrists, between your fingers, and under your fingernails. Hand

sanitizer can be used when you cannot wash your hands properly. Rewash your hands several

times a day, especially after touching anything, including your phone or laptop.

2. Avoid touching your face

Covid-19 can live on some surfaces for up to 72 hours. You can get the virus on your hands if

you touch a surface such as a gas pump handle, doorknob/door handle, cell phones, etc. Avoid

touching any part of your face or head, including your mouth, nose, and eyes. Also avoid biting

your fingernails.

3. Avoid skin to skin and skin to surface contact

Skin to skin contact such as touching other people can transmit Covid-19 from one person to

another.

Physical (social) distancing

, also means staying home and working remotely when

possible. If you must go out for necessities, keep a distance of 6 feet from other people. You

can transmit the virus by speaking to someone in close contact to you

.Being in a group or

gathering makes it more likely that you’ll be in close contact with someone.

4. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough and sneeze.

COVID-19 is found in high amounts in the nose and mouth and can be carried by air droplets to

other people as well as surfaces when you cough, sneeze, or talk. Covid-19 can stay on surface

up to 3 days, Use a tissue or sneeze into your elbow to keep your hands as clean as possible,

remembering to wash your hands carefully.

5. Clean and disinfect surfaces

Use alcohol-based disinfectants to clean hard surfaces in your home such as countertops, door

handles, furniture, toys, etc. Also,

clean your phone

, laptop, and anything else you use

regularly.

Disinfect areas after you bring groceries or packages into your

home

Use white

vinegar or hydrogen peroxide solutions for general cleaning in-between disinfecting surfaces.

6. Wash fresh groceries

Wash all produce under running water before eating or preparing.

7. Wear a Mask

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends that everyone wears a cloth

face mask in public settings where physical distancing may be difficult, such as grocery stores.

When used correctly, these mask can help prevent the transmission of the virus. Keep in mind

that wearing a mask alone will not prevent you from getting the virus. Careful handwashing and

physical distancing must also be followed. There are circumstance where a mask shouldn’t be

worn, such as, a child under 2 years of age, a person who can’t remove the mask on their own,

and a person who has a hard time breathing.

8. Self-quarantine if sick

If you have been diagnosed as having Covid-19 by a health professional (Doctor, Nurse,

Practitioner, etc.), stay home until you recover. Avoid sitting, sleeping, or eating with your love

ones, even if you stay in the same home.

Pharmacist’s Recommendation on Supplements

Some supplements known as “immune boosters,” such as

Elderberry,

Airborne

Emergen-C

that can contain vitamin C, vitamin D, zinc, echinacea, etc., are in demand. There is no good

evidence that these or other supplements (ex. garlic, etc.) prevent COVID-19 or other viruses;

however, it’s perfectly okay if patients want to try them as they may be helpful as a preventive

measure as well as may reduce symptoms

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