COVID-19

Coronavirus (COVID-19) What Students (Studying in India and Abroad) need to know.

The coronavirus continues to spread. As more countries impose quarantines, lockdown and social distancing, the fear of contamination and income or job losses is increasing uncertainty worldwide. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “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.”

Humans have no in-built immunity to fight this new disease and most people who contract the virus will have very little or mild symptoms. However, some people who contract it will develop severe or even critical symptoms. The first positive case of COVID-19 was found in the Wuhan in the Hubei province of China in December. Since then, COVID-19 has spread across the world affecting as many as 157 countries. Researchers think COVID-19 originated in an animal species – most likely in bats – and got transferred to human beings through a secondary source.

COVID-19 Symptoms include-

 Fever

 Cough

 Respiratory Issues

 Shortness of Breath

 infection leading to pneumonia

 kidney failure

 Severe acute respiratory syndrome

How to prevent the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19)

WHO (World Health Organizations) recommends –

 Washing your hands regularly

 Covering your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing

 Cooking meat and eggs thoroughly

 People with symptoms stay home and self-isolate to avoid spreading the virus to others

In recent months, the emergence of the Coronavirus (also known as COVID-19) has impacted the world of higher education largely. This outbreak has highlighted the vulnerability of international students pursuing their education abroad and has also highlighted the threat to global exposure and mobility posed by the virus which stops at no signals. With no news of the virus disappearing any time soon, higher education institutions need to take a multi-aspect approach to the situation, with measures to deal with both the impact on health and academic life of the students and the vast higher education community.

The top countries across the world have decided to carry on with the lockdown (Complete or partial lockdown) for now. The only medicine to prevent this virus is social distancing and staying at home.

How to deal with Social Distancing-

The appropriate social distance is maintaining a distance of three to six feet 

  Avoid handshaking or hugging and overall physical contact with other people

  Avoid visiting public places

 Limit inter personal contact and instead chat on the phone using apps such as FaceTime, Skype, and WhatsApp.

Uncertainty around the COVID pandemic started to be noticed in China but is now evident in all major countries around the world. High levels of uncertainty related to the coronavirus pandemic have been recorded in several parts of the world with a large number of cases (such as France, Germany, Iran, Italy, Spain, Switzerland, the United Kingdom, and the United States). The current level of uncertainty related to the coronavirus crisis is accompanied by slowing down of growth and development and tighter financial conditions as the economic impact is already visible in the countries which are most affected by the outbreak.

What Should Students Do During the Coronavirus Outbreak

Campuses have become deserted and universities have planned to conduct online classes, leaving many students unsure about what to do next. There is so much uncertainty all around as everything is getting canceled. During this time of chaos, universities and the staff are working hard to ensure that students are safe and able to continue their studies mostly in by arranging online classes. The student community must keep themselves updated about the developments of the viru

Students in India should-

 Increase their Immune system

 Stay at home

 Increase intake of Vitamin C

 Eat lots of fruits and vegetables

 Stay properly hydrated

 Clean clothes with hot water and soap after returning from the street or market

  Always use a mask while going out

 Always wash your hand with soap for at least 20 seconds or clean hands with hand sanitizer

 Use a cotton cloth mask for regular use and disinfect the masks as early as possible.

 Most importantly avoid public gathering to stop the spread.

How can a student cope with anxiety?

Maintaining your mental health and wellbeing is important during such times of crisis. Watching the news or reading about the pandemic on social media continuously can be distressing so take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to stories on the pandemic now and then.

Take care of your body by practicing yoga regularly, engage in indoor exercises like freehand, aerobics and zumba, and meditate regularly to avoid stress. Try to have healthy eating habits, well-balanced meals, abundant sleep, and avoid consumption of alcohol. Connect with your friends over social media and try to indulge in some activities you enjoy with your family at home.

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