SARS-CoV-2

Question 1

How is COVID-19 transmitted?

Answer 1

• Inhalation of respiratory fluids in droplets or aerosol particles
• deposit of respiratory droplets on exposed mucous membranes by direct splashes and sprays (coughing)
• toughing mucous membrane with soiled hands

Question 2

What increases the risk of infection with COVID-19

Answer 2

• Distance to the source (<6ft)
• Enclosed spaces with inadequate ventilation/air handling
• Increased exhalation of respiratory fluids (singing, etc)
• Prolonged exposure

Question 3

How stable is COVID-19?

Answer 3

• Varies in different environmental conditions - several hours to days to weeks
• More stable at low temperature and low humidity
• Common disinfectants are effective
  
  • quaternary ammonium
  • 105 bleach
  • Hydrogen peroxide
  • ethanol

Question 4

What is the incubation period of COVID-19?

Answer 4

• 1-14 days
• delta & omicron avg 4 days

Question 5

What are the clinical signs of COVID-19?

Answer 5

• Fever, chills, cough, fatigue, muscle/body aches
• Difficulty breathing, congestion/runny nose, sore throat
• Loss of tastes/smell
• Headache
• Vomiting/diarrhea
• skin rashes, hives, discolored lesions of the fingers and toes
• Blood coagulation disorder

Question 6

What are the risk factors of developing severe illness with COVID-19?

Answer 6

• Age
• Underlying disease:
  
  • cardiovascular
  • diabetes
  • chronic lung/kidney diseases
  • Cancer