User blog:SuperTalker101/COVID 19 Guide

This article is a rough guide and is in no way an excuse for not using common sense - SuperTalker101

In light of the recent pandemic that originated from China, (COVID-19, 2019-nCov, coronavirus, SARS2) the staff of the Big Nate COMMENTS Wiki, in collaboration with SuperTalker101, would like to advise all users on how to stay safe and healthy. The guide below, assembled by SuperTalker101, is designed to ensure the users on this wiki have the least possible chances of contracting this virus. All information below is based off from trusted sources such as the World Health Organization (WHO), Center for Disease Control (CDC) etc,. (See section [Sources] for more)

COVID-19
COVID-19 ("CO" for "coro", "VI" for "virus" and "19" for "2019", the year the pandemic started) was a previously unknown virus that originated in the city of Wuhan, China. The virus is highly similar to the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) virus, which caused the 2002-2004 SARS outbreak, also originating in China. It is much more infectious than the SARS virus, but luckily, it is less deadly, with an estimated 2% to 5% percentage of death in those infected. It should be noted that those who succumbed to the virus were those who were elderly and had pre-existing conditions that caused weaker immune systems, weaker hearts etc,.

Symptoms
The symptoms of COVID-19 appear after 2-14 days of exposure (as demonstrated in those infected). This makes the virus rather hard to contain because it is very difficult to determine whether you have been infected until the delay period. During this time you could infect other people, so it is recommended to not come into contact with other people for up to 14 days if you have been to a country that has been infected.

The symptoms of COVID-19 are: If you find yourself with these symptoms, it is recommended not to go to a hospital as soon as possible as the risk of infecting others is very high. You should call a doctor and follow the orders given thereafter.
 * Fever
 * Cough
 * Shortness of Breath

However, some symptoms require emergency treatment. These consist of: You should consult a trusted medical officer for any other possible symptoms as this list is not inclusive.
 * Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
 * Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
 * New confusion or inability to arouse
 * Bluish lip or face

Face Masks
Normal surgical masks (pictured on right) do not work on protecting yourself. They do not completely enclose your nose and mouth - only certified N95 masks are effective. They prevent 95% of viruses and bacteria from passing through the mask, hence the name N95. However, some areas may prevent people from wearing masks at all to prevent paranoia and anxiety. Please follow the rules of the area you are living in.

Hand Washing
Hand washing is very important in stopping the rapidly accelerating numbers of infected patients with COVID-19. You should always follow the correct procedures (pictured on right) when washing hands. You must wash your hands when you have come into contact with: Do not skip hand washing before eating or satisfying any of the listed actions. Your negligence may be the result of someone else's infection.
 * Dirty objects (toys, keyboards etc,.)
 * Foods (especially raw)
 * Animals (dogs, cats etc,.)
 * Any other object that may contaminate the surface of your skin
 * Washroom furniture (toilet seats, etc,.)

Seperation
If you believe you have symptoms, stay home and do not go to the hospital immediately. You are increasing the risk of infecting others who may have other conditions to deal with, and putting everyone in danger. If you have the normal symptoms as mentioned above, you should stay in bed, isolate yourself from any other people or animals in the house, and rest as much as possible.

You should not go to: You also need to stay away from areas with lots of people. The more people there are, the more people that you could possible infect.
 * School
 * Work
 * Bus Stations
 * Airports
 * Train Stations
 * Any other public area

However, if you have a serious symptom as described above, rush to the hospital by calling an ambulance. If you believe you can make it to the hospital in less than 10 minutes, do not wait for the ambulance and drive there. Please remember to follow traffic rules and restrictions.

Affected Countries
The table below shows the countries that have reported cases of COVID-19. Please update this page when new information is released:

Treat yourself first
'''We know that you have many things to do. The majority of the users on this wiki are teenagers who have homework to deal with and friends to talk to. But if you ever believe that you are infected or are easily susceptible to this virus, please take the necessary precautions to avoid it. We wish the users on our wiki the best luck in this pandemic, and hope that it passes as soon as possible, with the least losses.'''