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COVID 19

COVID-19

General Information and FAQs (Symptoms, Precautions, Transmission, Treatment)

Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans.

On February 11, 2020 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”. There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused by a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans.

How is COVID-19 spread?

People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick. (Reference: WHO)

What are the symptoms of the disease caused by the COVID-19?

Common signs of infection include respiratory symptoms, fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. In more severe cases, infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure and even death.

What precautions should I take personally to reduce the risks of getting infected with the virus?

There are a number of basic protective measures that you can take. These include:

Washing Your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Follow these five steps every time.

  1. Wet your hands with clean, running water, turn off the tap, and apply soap.
  2. Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
  3. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds.
  4. Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
  5. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air-dry them
  6. Maintaining a social distance..

      Avoiding touching eyes, nose and mouth

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands to reduce the chances of virus transmission

      Practicing respiratory hygiene

Make sure you and the people around you follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

      Seeking medical care timely

If you have a fever, cough, and/or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention as soon as possible. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

            Cleaning ‘high touched’ surfaces
High touch surfaces include counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, keyboards, tablets, etc.  Use a household cleaning spray or wipe, according to instructions provided on the label.

Is there any vaccine available?

There is currently no vaccine available to protect people against the disease. However, researchers have started to develop vaccines and are testing them on animals. There is optimism amongst the medical community that human trials could begin later in the year and if the vaccines work, mass production will begin.

How is illness caused by COVID-19 diagnosed?

There is currently no vaccine available to protect people against the disease. However, researchers have started to develop vaccines and are testing them on animals. There is optimism amongst the medical community that human trials could begin later in the year and if the vaccines work, mass production will begin.

Are there any specific medicines to treat the illness caused by COVID-19?

There is currently no specific medicine to cure coronavirus.

How is COVID-19 treated?

Since there is currently no cure for the disease, the best course of action is to take precautionary measures for personal hygiene and isolating people infected with the disease.

Which online platform will be used?

 

We will be using the Moodle platform for this purpose, which is already a part of FUI, so it connects well.

Who will guide students and faculty to start using LMS System?

 

University IT has sent instructions to all students and faculty about how to download video lectures. Our IT/MIS team will also be available to help you.

 

How will students know about the online classes?

 

 

Student will access the LMS and FTP server with the following link.

For LMS :  http://121.52.150.118        For FTP ftp:// 121.52.149.222:8000

 

Whom should I contact if I encounter a problem?

 

 

If you encounter any problems downloading classes, please report those problems to the dedicated email account we have established for that purpose: onlineclasses@fui.edu.pk. Please be as specific in your description of the problem as possible. Tell us what computer you’re using (Mac, PC, Android, iPhone, etc.), what browser you’re using what the speed of your internet connection is, which class or lecture you’re having the problems with.

 

 

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The Foundation University Islamabad (FUI), a project of Fauji Foundation was established under a federal charter in October 2002. The University's programmes of study have been duly accredited by Higher Education Commission (HEC), National Computing Education Accreditation Council (NCEAC), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), College of Physicians and Surgeons of Pakistan (CPSP) and Pakistan Medical and Dental Council (PM&DC).