Coronavirus: Separating Fact from Fiction
Infections
Obie Editorial Team
It’s difficult to keep up with the ever-changing news cycle on the Coronavirus outbreak. Every hour, information changes, and everyone seems to have an opinion on what is the best course of action to take to protect yourself, your family, and your community. We can’t say this enough: make sure you are getting your information from the right sources. There are countless “experts” offering their opinions, which are simply not rooted in medical fact and there are also countless people offering completely inaccurate information on social media. Stay away from that; for accurate medical information, go to the World Health Organization (WHO) or the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) for up-to-date news.
Here are some of the top questions concerning the Coronavirus:
How long does the Coronavirus survive on surfaces?
The COVID-19 virus can survive on surfaces for many hours. There is no clear-cut answer for how long the coronavirus can survive on surfaces such as plastic, porcelain, granite, steel, or copper.
A list of products suitable for use against COVID-19 is available here. This list has been pre-approved by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for use during the COVID-19 outbreak.
Can you transmit the virus before you have symptoms?
Yes, you can. The virus can be transmitted even before symptoms appear, although the virus is most contagious when symptoms are present.
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If you get it once, can you get it again?
Yes, you can get reinfected with COVID-19 after you have become infected. That is why after an infection you cannot be considered 100% immune.
What exactly constitutes a fever?
The usual average temperature is 98.6 F (37.0 C). A significant fever is considered a temperature above 100.4 F (38.0 C).
Can you get Coronavirus from food? What about restaurants and food delivery?
Coronavirus is not thought to be transmittable by food. However, being in crowded restaurants may increase your chances of coming into contact with the virus from other people. The best bet is to order food to be delivered to your home and keep washing your hands always before you eat or touch your face.
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The constant news stream on the current Coronavirus outbreak can be overwhelming. New information is being shared hour by hour as we all attempt to find out as much as we can to protect ourselves and others. Here are some tips to help get you through this volatile time!
There is very little information regarding pregnancy outcomes and Coronavirus so far. If you’re pregnant, you have many questions about how to stay safe and keep your baby protected. Here are the answers to the common question surrounding pregnancy and the Coronavirus:
This is the most recent coronavirus which was reported on January 9, 2020 by the World Health Organization and identified by Chinese authorities. The virus is associated with an outbreak of pneumonia in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China.
Coronavirus often affects the respiratory tract leading to lung infection (pneumonia). It can be spread from person-to-person, mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
Even now: Home birth is not safer than hospital birth.
It’s a myth that young people do not get very sick or die from COVID-19. "While the total number of deaths is "overwhelmingly weighted toward the elderly and those with underlying conditions, there are going to be people who are going to wind up getting seriously ill."