CORONAVIRUS DETECTION

Submitted by: M Mullikin

     Virus Detection:

  The simplest way to distinguish Coronavirus from a Common Cold is
that the COVID-19 infection does not cause a cold nose or cough with
cold, but it does create a dry and rough cough.

   The virus is typically first installed in the throat causing
inflammation and a feeling of dryness. This symptom can last between 3
and 4 days.

   The virus typically then travels through the moisture present in
the airways, goes down to the trachea and installs in the lungs,
causing pneumonia that lasts about 5 or 6 days.

   Pneumonia manifests with a high fever and difficulty breathing. The
Common Cold is not accompanied, but there may be a choking sensation.
In this case, the doctor should be called immediately.

   Experts suggest doing this simple verification every morning:
Breathe in deeply and hold your breath for 10 seconds.  If this can be
done without coughing, without difficulty, this shows that there is no
fibrosis in the lungs, indicating the absence of infection.  It is
recommended to do this control every morning to help detect infection.

   Prevention:

   The virus hates heat and dies if it is exposed to temperatures
greater than 80°F (27°C). Therefore hot drinks such as infusions,
broths or simply hot water should be consumed abundantly during the
day.  These hot liquids kill the virus and are easy to ingest. Avoid
drinking ice water or drinks with ice cubes.

   Ensure that your mouth and throat are always wet, never DRY. You
should drink a sip of water at least every 15 minutes. WHY?  Even when
the virus enters water or other liquids through the mouth, it will get
flushed through the oesophagus directly into the stomach where gastric
acids destroy the virus. If there is not enough water, the virus can
pass into the trachea and from there to the lungs, where it is very
dangerous.

   For those who can, sunbathe. The Sun's UV rays kill the virus and
the vitamin D is good for you.

   The Coronavirus has a large size (diameter of 400-500 nanometers)
so face masks can stop it, no special face masks are needed in daily
life.If an infected person sneezes near us, stay 10 feet (3.3 meters)
away to allow the virus fall to the ground and prevent it from falling
on you.

    When the virus is on hard surfaces, it survives about 12 hours,
therefore when hard surfaces such as doors, appliances, railings, etc.
are touched, hands should be washed thoroughly and/or disinfected with
alcoholic gel

    The virus can live nested in clothes and tissues between 6 and 12
hours. Common detergents can kill it. Things that cannot be washed
should be exposed to the Sun and the virus will die.

    The transmission of the virus usually occurs by direct infection,
touching fabrics, tissues or materials on which the virus is present.

   Washing your hands is essential. The virus survives on our hands
for only about 10 minutes. In that time many things can happen,
rubbing the eyes, touching the nose or lips. This allows the virus to
enter your throat. Therefore, for your good and the good of all, wash
your hands very often and disinfect them.

   You can gargle with disinfectant solutions (i.e. Listerine or
Hydrogen Peroxide) that eliminate or minimize the amount of virus that
can enter the throat. Doing so removes the virus before it goes down
to the trachea and then to the lungs.

    Disinfect things touched often: cellphone, keyboard, mouse, car
steering wheel, door handles, etc

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