Continue to follow the CDC’s recommended public health guidelines to help prevent COVID-19 transmission, which includes getting vaccinated if eligible, wearing a mask, practicing physical distancing, washing your hands frequently, and avoiding crowds, as well as getting vaccinated if you are eligible. Continue reading for more advice.
The first COVID-19 vaccinations were approved for use in the United States under the FDA’s (EUA) process in early December 2020. The Pfizer-BioNTech vaccines received complete FDA clearance for use in people aged 16 and above in August 2021.
All other COVID-19 vaccines available in the United States are still licensed for use in persons aged 18 and up under the previous emergency use authorization, with the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine being allowed for use in children aged 5 and up.
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) offers COVID-19 immunizations in accordance with recommendations from the Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) as well as state and local health departments. More information regarding CHOP’s COVID-19 Vaccine Program can be found here.
Here are some additional things that anyone can take to help stop COVID-19 from spreading:
Maintaining social distance is something that all health specialists encourage. When meeting persons from outside the family, keep a two-meter distance between you and them. In the sad event that that person is infected, your chances of catching the virus are greatly reduced.
Follow personal hygiene guidelines such as not touching your nose, eyes, or face. Cover your mouth with your elbow if you’re coughing or sneezing. When you come into contact with potentially infected materials, wash your hands frequently with soap and sanitize them. If you’re not feeling well, isolate yourself and stay at home to limit the spread of illnesses.
You and your family should make it a priority to get things done over the phone or online as much as possible. If you need something delivered, you could utilize a contactless courier service, and if you need to make a payment, you could use internet channels rather than dealing with cash. As much as possible, try to complete tasks without coming into touch with guests.
COVID-19 was first reported in India on January 30, 2020, when a student who had returned from Wuhan, China, tested positive for the virus in Kerala. The outbreak escalated in the following months, and by March 2020, India experienced a nationwide surge in cases, leading to the imposition of a lockdown by the government. The pandemic affected various regions differently, with major cities like Delhi, Mumbai, and Bangalore seeing significant spikes in infections.
Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) is a type of virus belonging to the Coronaviridae family. It is an RNA virus, meaning its genetic material is composed of ribonucleic acid (RNA). This virus primarily affects the respiratory system, causing symptoms ranging from mild respiratory issues to severe pneumonia and other complications. It is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic, which emerged in late 2019. The virus spreads mainly through respiratory droplets, and it has been known to mutate, leading to the emergence of new variants.
The main cause of the coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) infection is the transmission of the virus from an infected person to others. It spreads primarily through respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. The virus can also be transmitted by touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and then touching the face, particularly the mouth, nose, or eyes. Animal-to-human transmission is believed to be the origin of the virus, though the specific animal source remains under investigation. Public health measures like wearing masks, practicing physical distancing, and vaccination have been essential in controlling its spread.