GUJARAT CORONA UPDATE :- OFFICIAL PRESS-NOTE
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.
Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are moreo likely to develop serious illness.
The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).
At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.
GoI’s app to connect health services with the people of India to fight COVID-19
Aarogya Setu is a mobile application developed by the Government of India to connect essential health services with the people of India in our combined fight against COVID-19. The App is aimed at augmenting the initiatives of the Government of India, particularly the Department of Health, in proactively reaching out to and informing the users of the app regarding risks, best practices and relevant advisories pertaining to the containment of COVID-19
Corona cases were reported in these areas of Vadodara today
City: Ajwa Road, Atladara, Chhani, Nagarwada, Karelibagh, Manjalpur, Waghodia Road, Kishanwadi, VIP Road, Makarpura, Tarsali, Sama, Gotri, Akota, Ellorapark, Warsia, Gorwa
Rural: Karjan, Savli, Jarod, Dabhoi, Bajwa, Siswa, Por, Ranoli, Sevasi, Beel, Padra
An old man from Manjalpur died during treatment
A 70-year-old woman from Manjalpur area of Vadodara city has died while undergoing treatment for corona at Gotri Hospital. The final rites will be performed as per the guideline of the government.
Why is this medication prescribed?
Remdesivir injection is used to treat coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19 infection) caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus in hospitalized adults and children 12 years of age and older who weigh at least 88 pounds (40 kg). Remdesivir is in a class of medications called antivirals. It works by stopping the virus from spreading in the bodY
The highest number of 1894 cases was in the northern zone of Vadodara city
So far 7340 positive cases of corona have been reported in Vadodara city. Out of which 1253 cases were reported in East Zone, 1119 in West Zone, 1894 in North Zone, 1442 in South Zone, 1598 in Vadodara Rural and 34 cases were reported from outside cities and states.If the tests are positive, you may involve to linger quarantined for at slightest 14 days, till recovery.What be supposed to you sort out if you require to cause veteran for Covid-19 in India?If you obtain infected with COVID-19 and recover, preserve you step infected : film your hands habitually with soap and water, or wholesome them with alcohol-based distribute rub.
