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Re: Will warm weather stop the outbreak of COVID-19?

 by SangeethaKamal ¦  11 Mar 2020, 08:09 ¦  Forum: Corona Infection - FAQs ¦  Topic: Will the COVID-19 outbreak be controlled by warm climate? ¦  Replies: 2 ¦  Views: 1598

It is not yet known whether weather and temperature impact the spread of COVID-19. Some other viruses, like the common cold and flu, spread more during cold weather months but that does not mean it is impossible to become sick with these viruses during other months. At this time, it is not known whe...

Re: Shipped products and open packages from China are safe?

 by SangeethaKamal ¦  11 Mar 2020, 08:06 ¦  Forum: Corona Infection - FAQs ¦  Topic: Are shipped products and open packages from China safe? ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1444

In general, because of poor survivability of these coronaviruses on surfaces, there is likely very low risk of spread from products or packaging that are shipped over a period of days or weeks at ambient temperatures. Coronaviruses are typically considered most widely propagated by respiratory dropl...

Re: Can a person get relapse of COVID-19 after recovery?

 by SangeethaKamal ¦  11 Mar 2020, 08:02 ¦  Forum: Corona Infection - FAQs ¦  Topic: Can a person get relapse of COVID-19 infection after recovery? ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1403

Li QinGyuan, Director of Chinese Japan Friendship Hospital Pneumonia Prevention and Treatment, states that people infected with Covid 19 produce a defense antibody – but how long defense will last is not clear. It is suspected that the virus in children at least induces short-term immunity. The immu...

You should restrict contact with pets and other animals while you are sick with COVID-19. Although there have not been reports of animals or pets becoming sick with COVID-19, it is still recommended that people sick with it should limit contact with animals until more information is known about the ...

At this time, there is no evidence that companion animals including pets can spread COVID-19. As with any animal introduced to a new environment, animals recently imported from China should be observed daily for signs of illness. During this period of outbreak its advisable not to import any animals...

This virus seems to have emerged from an animal source, it is now spreading from person-to person in China. There is no reason to think that any animal including pets might be a source of infection with this new corona virus. To date, CDC has not received any reports of pets or other animals becomin...

Is it possible to limit the spread of the corona virus infection? what all methods are possible for this?

What are the measures that a breastfeeding woman should take in case of spread of corona virus infection ?

When and why should quarantine be done for a person for corona virus infection? will that help to fight off chances of acquiring the disease?

Are shipped products and open packages from China safe?

 by SangeethaKamal ¦  07 Mar 2020, 11:38 ¦  Forum: Corona Infection - FAQs ¦  Topic: Are shipped products and open packages from China safe? ¦  Replies: 1 ¦  Views: 1444

I need a material to be shipped from China to India. Can the virus be transmitted through materials or goods? How to ensure the safety of those of items?

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