There has been an outbreak of a coronavirus (COVID-19) infection around the world. Besides, it drew attention and concern from the World Health Organization (WHO). Coronavirus has spread all around the world, including Canada. Many people have died so far from the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. COVID-19 is one of the infectious diseases that is caused by Coronavirus.
Dentistry and Coronavirus(COVID-19)
By the nature of the dental procedures, dentists are at high risk for work-related exposure to coronavirus. They work very close to the patients’ mouths and throats. Therefore, the droplets of the patient’s saliva are spread in the air while they are treating and using the dental equipment. Although dentists use protective clothing, they are one of the vulnerable groups to COVID-19. That is why most of the dental offices are closed during COVID-19. The government ordered dental clinics to provide only emergency and essential dental procedures. Therefore, all the cosmetic dentistry services, including dental veneers, implants, and so on, are postponed to prevent the spreading of the virus.
Will Summer’s Heat Stop Transmission of Coronavirus?
Some may think warmer weather will slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. However, it can be transmitted in a hot and humid area. The Harvard Gazette researchers find, “Summer may not save us and that repeated periods of social distancing may be needed to keep serious cases from overwhelming the hospital system.”
What Are the Symptoms of Coronavirus?
About 43 percent of people with the Coronavirus do not have symptoms. Mostly, those who develop signs of COVID-19 infection have flu-like symptoms. The common symptoms are tiredness, fever, and dry cough. According to the latest study by the Queen University, “Typically, symptoms include fever (over 38º Celsius) and/or the onset or worsening of a cough. In some cases, symptoms can include muscle aches, fatigue, headache, sore throat, and/or runny nose.” Some other people may experience diarrhea and nasal congestion too. If you develop the symptoms as mentioned above and feel unwell, it is recommended to stay home and self-isolate.
It should be noted that older adults and patients with severe diseases are at a higher risk of COVID-19 and need more aggressive treatment and meticulous care.
What Is the Treatment of COVID-19?
Although healthcare providers do their best to find the treatment, there is no effective treatment for COVID-19 right now. Since there are not any particular drugs for COVID-19, the treatment is symptomatic supportive therapy. Researchers are trying to use the existing drugs and non-drugs to find the remedy. Today, there are 70 vaccine candidates around the world.
If you have mild symptoms and feel unwell, you should contact the COVID-19 information line or your medical provider. Get enough rest, stay well hydrated, and take painkillers.
Self-Isolation and Self-Monitoring
The doctors, health professionals, and nurses risk their lives to save people from the COVID-19 pandemic. What do you do to reduce the risk of getting sick with Coronavirus?
Self-isolation means staying home and limit contact with other people as much as possible, especially if you are diagnosed as a carrier of COVID-19. If you are healthy and were in close contact with someone who had COVID-19, you should self-monitor.
Ashish K. Jha, K.T. Li Professor of Global Health at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and the Director of the Harvard Global Health Institute, concludes, “There’s a lot we can do to make opening a reality, but it won’t be back to ‘normal’ until we have a vaccine, which I think is a good 12 to 18 months away.”
This article was provided by Pearl Dental Group to give you the necessary dental information about COVID-19. You are required to manage dental emergencies during the Coronavirus outbreak.
