06/03/2020
Coronavirus (Covid-19) Fact Sheet 7/3/2020
Coronavirus is a VIRUS which is most cases will cause MILD respiratory illness.
Countries that have the highest rate of infection are currently China, South Korea, Iran, Italy and Japan.
South Korea is currently offering the most comprehensive testing and has found the mortality rate there to be 0.57%.
SPREAD
Current research suggests its spread by droplet transmission is by:
• Direct secretions from an infected person
• Being within a confined space/room
• Being within 6ft of an infected person
At this stage its unknown how long the virus survives on surfaces such as tables, utensils, keyboards and clothing.
INCUBATION seems to be 2-14 days with a mean incubation of 4 days and it seems generally to be most contagious once you have symptoms- although this is not always the case.
SYMPTOMS most people will experience mild cold symptoms and a fever or no symptoms at all.
Mild symptoms can range from:
• Fever
• Cough
• Sore throat
• Malaise
• Nasal congestion
• Headache
• Muscle aches
Severe symptoms can include:
• Difficulty breathing
• Mild or severe pneumonia
• Acute respiratory distress syndrome
• Sepsis and septic shock
• Death
(keep in mind the death rate is currently thought to be 0.57% and most deaths occur in people over 80, or with pre-existing medical conditions.)
Children under age 9 seem to be generally less susceptible with no reported deaths. Similarly pregnant women do not appear to be of greater risk of complications.
TESTING FOR COVID-19
• Nasal swab
• Throat swab
• Sputum
This can only be done in hospital and it is recommended you do NOT attend a hospital unless you have:
• Fever and cough/shortness of breath
• Have had close contact with someone with Covid-19 or a health care worker
• Have travelled recently to high risk countries
• Need hospitalisation for acute lower respiratory illness
MEDICAL TREATMENT
There is no current anti-viral treatment for Covid-19 apart from rest, fluids, oxygen or intensive care if required.
PREVENTION
• Wash your hands before eating or touching your face using soap and water for 30 seconds – this is MORE effective than an alcohol hand rub
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
• Stay at home if your sick unless you need medical attention
• Cough/sneeze into a tissue or your elbow then wash your hands
• Keep away (6ft) from sick people
• Irrigate your nose with a saline solution or use a nasal spray (see recommendations below)
• Wear a mask (N95) if you are caring for someone that is sick or have a cough yourself
PREVENTATIVE GUIDELINES:
• Eat anti-viral foods such as coconut oil, raw garlic, ginger, oregano, kimchi, fermented foods, walnuts, pomegranates, green tea and medicinal mushrooms (see recommendations below)
• Eat lots of colourful fruit and vegetables
• Stay well hydrated with water (not sugary drinks)
• Avoid simple sugars/processed and junk foods
• Get fresh air and exercise moderately every day
• Get enough sleep
• Reduce stress and relax
NATURAL MEDICINE PREVENTATIVE GUIDELINES:
(Prescriptions products are marked with a star * with ordering details below)
WHAT TO START TAKING NOW
• Nasoclear*, saline spray or saline nasal rinse (to be used 2-3 x per day)
• Probiotics – Ultra flora Immune Enhance*- capsules (1-2 capsules per day either taken orally or mixed into food or water)
• Zinc – Metazinc plus C* - powder or tablets (1-2 doses per day)
• Vitamin D (dose depending on your current levels)
• Super mushroom complex* - powder or tablets (1-2 x day)
WHAT TO TAKE IF YOU FEEL SICK
• Andro NK* - for any symptoms of cold/flu (2-3 x 3 day)
IF YOU HAVE COVOID-19
• Seek medical help but you can also take
• Fish oil (Metapure EPA/DHA* in a high dose)
• Inflavinoid* Intensive care (high dose)
These can all be ordered directly from me or via our patient ordering system where the products will be delivered to your door next day. Please check these supplements are suitable to take with any existing medication – you can take most supplements if you are on Warfarin.
To order contact me on 0414868185 or [email protected] or message via facebook
Or order direct on
1800777648 using patient order system quoting 39400X for direct delivery
For further information please refer to:
• Global corona tracker
https://www.arcgis.com/apps/opsdashboard/index.html #/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6
• WHO: Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) outbreak
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
• CDC Coronavirus Disease 2019 page
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
• WHO COVID-19 Situation Reports:
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/situation-reports
• CDC’s COVD-19 travel advisory
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/index.html
Christina Pirie is a naturopath. This information if for the purpose of educating my clients and friends – please feel free to pass on.
