Identity of the threat
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in
animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause
respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases
such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS).
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered
coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak
began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019. COVID-19 is now a pandemic
affecting many countries globally.
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.
- Wash your hands regularly for 20 seconds.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue.
- Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people.
- Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household.
- Protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus.
How the virus spreads
People can catch COVID-19 if they breathe in the small droplets expelled from the nose or mouth of an infected person that coughs, sneezes, or speaks. These droplets are relatively heavy, do not travel far and quickly sink to the ground. These droplets can land on objects and surfaces around the person such as tables, doorknobs and handrails and they can be transfered to face by hands touching on these surfaces.
Human Contact
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus.
Air Transmission
Through small droplets expelled from the nose or mouth of an infected person that coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
Contaminated Objects
These droplets can land on objects and surfaces around the person such as tables, doorknobs handrails etc
Main practical Precautions
Sticking to the basic COVID-19 prevention guidelines can go a long way in keeping you and your surroundings uninfected. Protecting not only yourself but contributing to eradicate COVID-19 from our lives
Things You Should Do
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Wash Your Hands For 20 Sec
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub and wash them with soap.
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Wear a Mask When go outside
Remember you might be an asymptomatic carrier therefore a transmitter. Use mask for as long as authorities suggest so.
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Cover Nose When Sneezing
Maintain good respiratory hygiene as covering your mouth & nose with your bent elbow or tissue.
Things You Shouldn't Do
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Avoid physical contact
Avoid physical contact especially with the elderly for as long as COVID-19 remains a present viral hazard.
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Don’t Touch Your Face or Nose
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. So, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose..
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Avoid Crowded Places
You are more likely to come into close contact with someone infected and is also difficult to maintain safe physical distance.
Suspicious Symptoms
As COVID-19 symptoms resemble a lot common cold and flu symptoms, its vital that in the occurance of such symptoms during this period that you isolate yourself (despite the fact that COVID-19 is asymptomatically contagious), report for COVID-19 testing, and monitor your progress, ideally under the supervision of a doctor.
Coughing & Sneezing
High Fever
Breathing discomfort
Strong Headache
Meet the doctors
Stefanosdent is a clinic operated by a family of doctors with a biography that spans across two generations
Dr Mihajlo Ignjatovic
General Dentist / FounderDr Mihajlo Ignjatovic, our founder, is our pillar of invaluable and broad medical experience
Dr Stefan Ignjatovic
General DentistDr Stefan is well known for his unique abilities and focus in applying dentistry as a smooth & comfortable service
Dr Milena Ignjatovic Delchanidis
General DentistWith a long experience and extensive academic background under her belt Dr Milena completes the Team's value
You are safe in this clinic
Austere infectious protection has been a core priority ever since the foundation of Stefanosdent, for the sake of our own lives as medical practicioners as well as of our patients and the enormous health responsibility towards everyone in our premices.
Proper hand wash can make a difference
... in both containing and eradicating COVID-19 as well as reducing your own exposure risks.
Don't underestimate the effectiveness of thorough and constant hands wash.
Untill vaccinations will be widely available, practical measures are our only protection
against COVID-19. Proper hand wash is vital part of the proven COVID-19 prevention
practices. Here is a medical grade hand wash guide :
Wet your hands
Apply soap
Rub hands palm to palm
Rub your dorsums
Rub between fingers
Rub the back of the fingers
Rotation rub the thumbs
Rub the tip of the fingers
Rinse with water
