Source: World Health Organization
Methanol, ethanol, and bleach are poisons. Drinking them can lead to disability and death. Methanol, ethanol, and bleach are sometimes used in cleaning products to kill the virus on surfaces – however you should never drink them. They will not kill the virus in your body and they will harm your internal organs. To protect yourself against COVID-19, disinfect objects and surfaces especially the ones you touch regularly. You can use diluted bleach or alcohol for that. Make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
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Do you know somebody or ever heard of someone
who collapsed after drinking cold water while playing sports or right after, say basketball? There are many stories about those fatal moments. Read on because this can save you, your family and friends.
Source: World Health Organization (WHO)
Q&A On Coronaviruses (COVID-19)
What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses
which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease
caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19
are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
Washing your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water
or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Watch this video below.
According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
today is the first-ever World Chagas Disease Day. And according to https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chagas_disease, Chagas disease, also known as American trypanosomiasis, is a tropical parasitic disease caused by the protist Trypanosoma cruzi. It is spread mostly by insects known as Triatominae, or "kissing bugs". In the early stage, symptoms are typically either not present or mild, and may include fever, swollen lymph nodes, headaches or local swelling at the site of the bite. After four to eight weeks, individuals enter the chronic phase of disease and in 60–70%, it never produces further symptoms. The other 30–40% of people develop further symptoms 10–30 years after the initial infection, including heart disease in up to 45% which can lead to heart failure. Neurological and digestive complications, including an enlarged esophagus or an enlarged colon, may also occur in up to 21% of people.
This is the "kissing" bug.
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