Can I touch and hold my newborn baby if I have COVID-19?
Yes. Close contact and early, exclusive breastfeeding helps a baby to thrive. You should be supported to• Breastfeed safely, with good respiratory hygiene;• Hold your newborn skin-to-skin, and• Share a room with your baby• You should wash your hands before and after touching your baby, and keep all surfaces clean. Mothers with symptoms of COVID-19 are advised to wear a medical mask, during any contact with the baby.
What precautions can I take to avoid contracting COVID-19?
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What is the theme for the 2020 World Immunization Week?
The theme this year is #VaccinesWork for All and the campaign will focus on how vaccines – and the people who develop, deliver and receive them – are heroes by working to protect the health of everyone, everywhere.
What is double mutant virus?
The B.1.617 or “double mutant” Indian variant carries two mutations including the L452R and E484Q which have been seen separately before in other variants but never together in one variant.
Is the COVID-19 virus an enveloped virus?
The COVID-19 virus is an enveloped virus, with a fragile outer membrane. Generally, enveloped viruses are less stable in the environment and are more susceptible to oxidants, such as chlorine.
Can I excercise outdoors during the coronavirus pandemic?
Do not exercise if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing. Stay home and rest, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.If you are able to go for a walk or bicycle ride always practice physical distancing and wash your hands with water and soap before you leave, when you get to where you are going, and as soon as you get home. If water and soap are not immediately available, use alcohol-based hand rub.
Which vaccine is being given in India?
Multiple COVID-19 vaccines that are available in the market, including the Covishield, Covaxin, and Sputnik V vaccines that have been approved for usage in India, currently consist of two doses.