{"id":106749,"date":"2020-03-16T11:58:24","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T03:58:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beautyinsider.sg\/?p=106749"},"modified":"2020-03-16T14:55:37","modified_gmt":"2020-03-16T06:55:37","slug":"covid-19-in-singapore-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-coronavirus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beautyinsider.sg\/covid-19-in-singapore-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-coronavirus\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 in Singapore: Everything You Need To Know About This Coronavirus"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Since the Covid-19 outbreak, the entire world is in panic. Especially when the World Health Organisation (WHO) has categorised the Covid-19 to be pandemic: A disease epidemic that has spread worldwide. Hence, Beauty Insider provides you with all the information you need to know about Covid-19 in Singapore. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Covid-19 is a coronavirus that was first identified in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China. It started spreading to the people since December 2019. It is also said to be a respiratory illness that spreads from a person to another. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
What is the cause of Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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As Covid-19 is a coronavirus, it is zoonotic. That meaning it first develops in animals before developing in humans. For a human to catch the virus, the person has to come into close contact with an animal that carries the infection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When the coronavirus develops in a person, it then spreads to others through respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets are the wet stuff that moves through the air when a person sneezes or coughs. When the virus is breathed into the respiratory tract, it then leads to an infection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Covid-19 has not specifically been linked to a particular animal, however, researchers believe that the virus may have been passed from bats to other animals, like snakes or pangolins. From those animals, then to humans. Also, Covid-19 has likely been said to have started in an open food market in Wuhan, China.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How is Covid-19 being transmitted among people?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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The virus is spread from person-to-person when people are in close contact with each other, approximately in a radius of 6 feet. Another way it can be transmitted is through the respiratory droplets produced when an infected person sneezes or coughs. When the droplets land in the noses and mouths of people, it can easily be inhaled to into the lungs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
What are the symptoms of Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Source: CNA <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Above are the symptoms of Covid-19 that have been recorded. The symptoms of this virus may appear as early as 2 days or as long as 14 days after exposure. However, many governments require those who have returned from endemic areas to be in isolation for a period of 14 days.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Also, below is a chart on how to self-monitor yourself based on your symptoms, to see if you may be having an allergy, influenza, a common cold or infection or Covid-19.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
What should you do if you have symptoms of Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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If you suspect that you may have symptoms of Covid-19, the first thing you have to do is refrain from going to work, leaving the house or travelling. Then followed by these steps:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Evaluate how sick you are<\/strong>. Recall on how likely it is you came into contact with someone who has the virus. Whether or not you live in a region that has had an outbreak or if you have recently travelled to an affected country. <\/li>
Call a doctor<\/strong>. If you have mild symptoms or just want to be sure of your symptoms, call your doctor. Instead of going to the clinic, call them. This is to reduce the transmission of the virus. Your doctor will then evaluate your symptoms and work with the local health authorities to determine if you need to be tested.<\/li>
Call a hospital if you are having a health emergency in suspect to the virus.<\/strong> Call 995 and inform them of your situation. From there on, they will handle the arrangements. Do take note on not visiting the hospital or clinic without informing them. This is to prevent the risk of further transmission of the virus to the doctors, staffs, nurses and other patients in the hospital. Also, it is so they can take the necessary safety measures to prepare for your arrival at the hospital.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n
How do I protect myself from Covid-19?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent Covid-19 yet. However, there are preventive measures that can be taken to avoid being exposed to the virus. These measures are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth<\/strong> with unwashed hands.<\/li>
Avoid close contact with people<\/strong> who are sick.<\/li>
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