COVID-19 by https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i Unit 8 Project en-us 2020-04-24 18:31:59 UTC 2026-01-25 12:48:18 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f9eb.png Provide citations for all sources used paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529092972
  • https://www.newscientist.com/term/covid-19/
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#:~:text=Quarantine%20is%20usually%20established%20for,during%20the%20incubation%20period.
  • https://www.webmd.com/lung/how-long-covid-19-lives-on-surfaces
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html
  • https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-testing#2
  • https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20479976
  • https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html
    • ]]>     2020-04-24 18:35:03 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529092972     When and where did COVID-19 originate? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529093623 Cases of COVID-19 first emerged in late 2019.
    The mysterious illness was first reported in Wuhan, China.

    ]]>     2020-04-24 18:35:22 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529093623     How is the virus spread? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529094252 The virus is spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another. ]]> 2020-04-24 18:35:41 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529094252 How long can the virus survive in the air or on surfaces? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529094759 How long coronavirus can survive on surfaces depends on the material of the surface. 

    Some examples include: 
    • Metal (doorknobs, jewelry): 5 days
    • Wood (furniture): 4 days
    • Plastics (milk containers, detergent bottles): 2-3 days
    • Cardboard (shipping boxes): 24 hours 
    • Copper (pennies, cookware): 4 hours 
    • Aluminum (soda cans, tinfoil): 2-8 hours 
    ]]>     2020-04-24 18:35:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529094759     What are the symptoms and who would require quarantine? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529095082
  • Most commonly reported symptoms include fever, dry cough, and tiredness.
  • In mild cases, people may just get a runny nose or sore throat.
  • In the most severe cases, people with the virus can develop difficulty breathing, and may ultimately experience organ failure.
  • The virus can also be asymptomatic. However, these people are still contagious and can spread the virus. 

    • People who develop the illness after exposure are usually quarantined for 14 days from the last date of exposure.
    ]]>     2020-04-24 18:36:09 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529095082     How is a patient tested for the virus? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529095512 The CDC recommends a COVID-19 test called a nasopharyngeal swab. The technician will put a special 6-inch cotton swab up both sides of your nose and move it around for about 15 seconds. They’ll send the swab to a lab to test the material from inside your nose.

    Other COVID-19 tests include swabs of:
    • Your mouth and throat (oropharyngeal)
    • The middle of your nostrils (nasal mid-turbinate)
    • The front of your nostrils (anterior nares)
    ]]>     2020-04-24 18:36:20 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529095512     How is a patient treated for the virus? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529095910 Currently, no antiviral medication is recommended to treat COVID-19, and no cure is available for COVID-19. Antibiotics aren't effective against viral infections such as COVID-19. Ongoing research is studying various drugs that may be effective for treating the virus.

    Treatment is directed at relieving symptoms and may include:
    • Pain relievers (ibuprofen or acetaminophen)
    • Cough syrup or medication
    • Rest
    • Fluid intake
    ]]>     2020-04-24 18:36:34 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529095910     Who is at high risk of developing complications from the virus? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529096297 Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.]]> 2020-04-24 18:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529096297 What are some ways to protect yourself from getting the virus? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529096602 The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. 
    • Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth (with unwashed hands).
    • Avoid close contact with people who are at risk. Distance yourself and other people. 
    • Cover coughs and sneezes.
    • Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. 
    ]]>     2020-04-24 18:36:57 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529096602     When the news talks about “flattening the curve”…what does this mean? paizjessica05 https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529097144 The idea of flattening the curve is to stagger the number of new cases over a longer period, so that people have better access to care.]]> 2020-04-24 18:37:13 UTC https://padlet.com/paizjessica05/hm51y0elpigpdi4i/wish/529097144