Coronavirus in J&K (Paddar, Kishtwar), India

Coronavirus: The Lead Story:

With many ups and downs year 2019 went well for humankind. But at the later stage when humans were set to bid adieu the year a new problem stood before them. It was the entry of COVID-19, a novel Coronavirus into the human world. This virus was first reported in Wuhan, Hubei, China, probably near the meat market. It has been said that it has come from some animal. Slowly infecting humans, this virus penetrated into the whole China. By the time humans entered into the new year of the new decade it started spreading into the neighbouring countries. China, taking stock of the situation locked down its most infected cities. World Health Organisation (WHO) jumped into action and cautioned the whole world of its menace. Many countries took this news with great seriousness and made efforts to prevent its entry. But this virus which was not visible to the naked human eyes started spreading its tentacles all across the world. From South Korea to Japan, Italy to Iran, Pakistan, USA, India, Australia, Africa it made its entry to 160+ countries carved by the humans on the planet. WHO called this outbreak a Pandemic on 11^th of March 2020. Today on 18^th of March there are about 20, 2000+ patients worldwide who are infected by it. More than 8000 people have been died so far. Most infected region now is Europe. Slowly it is spreading like a wild fire in India also, with cases rising day by day.

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Corona Virus in Paddar, Kishtwar, J&K, India:

As of 19^th of March there are about 170 positive cases of Coronavirus in India out of which 3 are reported in J&K. It is a good news though that our District Kishtwar along with our Subdivision Paddar is safe with zero number of cases and administration is doing well to prevent its spread. It is also true but that many people from Paddar are living in Jammu where this deadly virus has made its entry.

Amidst all this it becomes important that we stay alert and aware at the same time about this novel virus.

Awareness is Light and we all know that.

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In-between this there are many ill-informed people who are peddling lies in the name of Chandi Mata Machail. It is wrong and disservice to the Holy Mother. People should refrain from spreading such rumours. Our country is taking stringent measures at every level to curb its spread. Mass gathering has been stopped. Along with that Gyms, Bars and Inter-state bus services has also been stopped. Prices of Masks and sanitizers are rising and so their sale. Now it is also important that we know about the precautions which can help us in turn in containing its spread.

How to stay safe from COVID-19?

There is no need to get panic about it. You can prevent yourself and others from this infection just by following these simple steps:

• Wash your hands after every 20 minutes.
• Avoid Public gathering.
• Avoid touching your face time and again.
• Stay at home as much as possible.
• Use sanitizer after receiving parcel (or other things) if you are outside.
• Use Masks ( more importantly if one is infected)
• Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing.
• Avoid close contact (Maintain a distance of about 1 metre or 3 feet) with anyone with the below symptoms.

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Symptoms of Coronavirus Infection:

It is an infectious disease caused by a new virus that had never been identified in the Humans before. That is why it is called a Novel Coronavirus. This causes respiratory problems like flu and influenza. In severe cases it leads to Pneumonia. Here are some of the symptoms of infection:

• Sore Throat
• Running Nose
• Cough
• Fever
• Difficulty in breathing
• Fatigue
• Headache
• Pain in Muscles and Joints
• Diarrhoea
• Nausea or Vomiting
• Chills etc.

Also remember that the time between exposure and symptom onset in typically five days but may range from 2 to 14 days.

Consult medical support as soon as possible if these symptoms are evident.

Treatment of Coronavirus possible?

No vaccine has so far been developed to deal with the Coronavirus. But there is no need to be panicked about it. I must tell you that 82, 000+ patients have recovered from this world-wide. Its severe infection rate is high in aged persons. Its best treatment is prevention and prevention only. So please follow the steps given above and chart authentic information only.

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Last Words:

Many people on social media are talking about doing Ground level work regarding this. Please don’t listen to any of such ludicrous advices. Ground Level work is being done well by the administration. Doctors and Nurses are toiling day in and day out to check patients. Have faith in the system. Make social media your weapon and put a full-stop on COVID-19 spread. Working on ground without proper knowledge is dangerous when authorities are advising us to stay home. Cooperation is the best Ground Level Work in this hour of need. Follow simple rules advised by the doctors and stop peddling lies which are baseless. Follow medical Bulletin time by time. Read Books! Be alert and Be Aware.

Please spread this information to as many people as possible as Spread of this piece can stop the spread of Coronavirus.