What is Covid-19?

Covid-19 is the on-going pandemic that is caused by virus strain SARS-CoV-2. This respiratory disease was first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. Since then, it has spread to almost every continent in the world with more than 2 million confirmed cases and more than 130,000 deaths, as of 16 April 2020.

The virus primarily spreads between people during close contact via small droplets produced by coughing, sneezing or talking. Such droplets can also fall onto objects and surfaces and remain there for up to 72 hours. People can be infecting by touching contaminated surfaces.

Covid-19 is no ordinary flu. It is more deadly with mortality rate of 3-4%, much higher than the mortality rate of seasonal flu of < 0.1%. Thus, breaking the chain of infection is key in controlling the outbreak. 

What are the symptoms?

Patients with confirmed Covid-19 infections will have mild to severe respiratory illnesses with symptoms including:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

The symptoms may appear in as early as 2 days after exposure to the virus to as long as 14 days after exposure to the virus. Some patients have also reported to be asymptomatic.

Basic protective measures against Covid-19

These are measure that can be taken to reduce exposure to Covid-19. As of 24 April 2020, there is no drug or vaccine that is clinically proven to be viable treatment for Covid19.

• Wash your hands frequently
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
• Cover nose and mouth when coughing of sneezing
• Maintain social distancing
• Seek medical care early when observe onset of symptoms

Break The Chain of Transmission

Aeras Medical is stepping up to help the community be part of the global action in breaking the chain of infection with our solutions. Hands and virus-contaminated droplets are main pathways of germ transmission. Our solutions thus focuses on the keeping the hands clean and reducing spread of droplets and aerosol contaminated with virus, bacteria and germs.

• Mask & Respirator
• Hand Sanitizer

Diagnostic testing becomes a valuable tool in confronting the disease, delaying it and stopping its spread. Testing becomes our window onto the pandemic and allow us to understand it better. With the right diagnostic tools and vital signs monitoring tools, it will allow for identification and isolation of infected individuals, guide the right medical treatment to be administered and enable tracing and quarantining their contacts.

• Pulse Oximeter
• Covid-19 Test Kits
• Safeticet Safety Lancets

Keeping you and your family healthy

The Covid-19 outbreak is a serious global health issue affecting people of all ages and to different extents. However, people living with diabetes have a higher risk of developing infections and becoming severely ill due to the Covid-19 virus. Epidemiology studies have shown revealed that people living with diabetes develop a more severe course and progression of the disease, especially for those 65 years old and above. This is likely because fluctuations in the blood glucose levels and presence of diabetes complications can make managing Covid-19 infections more difficult. Hence, close self-monitoring is critical in helping you or your family maintain good glycaemic control to protect the immune system.

Sources:
International Diabetes Federation
The Straits Times Health: Diabetes weakens body's ability to fight coronavirus
Comorbidity and its Impact on Patients with COVID-19

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