Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) Why are COVID-19’s new variants spreading rapidly? The new variants are spreading rapidly because of direct or indirect contact with the affected by not following social distancing norms and all other safety protocols. COVID-19 spreads through droplets or aerosols that remain active in the air for seven minutes. So, anyone coming in contact with the droplets can be exposed to COVID-19. How do I know I’m at risk? COVID can be symptomatic or asymptomatic, so if an infected person coughs or touches you, you are at high risk. Also, being in direct contact with an infected person is a risk factor. There are higher chances of risk if the exposure time is more than 15 min. Why do only some people get infected with COVID-19? The confounding aspects of COVID-19 are, it strikes people differently, where one can be seriously ill, while the other can be perfectly fine. The reason is that interferons help your body to fight such
Once a patient has been tested positive for COVID-19, a medical officer from the District administration may ask them to follow Home Isolation, if the circumstances of the home are suitable. The health team under the supervision of the medical officer will visit the house with appropriate PPE, stamp the left hand of the patient, and get a certificate signed. They will take a photo of the certificate as a record and place a sticker of home isolation for the affected persons outside the residence. Introduction If you or someone in your house has tested positive for Corona, there is no need to worry or panic. In this difficult moment, you are not alone. We are with you, and together we can help you to return to good health. This is why our doctors are currently advising patients with mild symptoms to home-isolate for 17 days. If your doctor has advised you to self-isolate, kindly follow the instructions given below strictly. Before starting the process of home-isolation, pleas