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#COVID19India - A thread for the Layman.
I& #39;ll attempt to keep it as simple and concise as possible.
A) Precautions
B) Testing
C) Vaccines
D) ?? Herd Immunity ??
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I& #39;ll attempt to keep it as simple and concise as possible.
A) Precautions
B) Testing
C) Vaccines
D) ?? Herd Immunity ??
E)
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A) PRECAUTIONS
The second wave of COVID is here, as states have started entering into lockdowns once more. Adequate precautions are the only way to protect yourself from infection.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">MASKS - Any mask will do as long as it covers both your MOUTH and NOSE.
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The second wave of COVID is here, as states have started entering into lockdowns once more. Adequate precautions are the only way to protect yourself from infection.
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MASKS - Any mask will do as long as it covers both your MOUTH and NOSE.2/n" title="A) PRECAUTIONSThe second wave of COVID is here, as states have started entering into lockdowns once more. Adequate precautions are the only way to protect yourself from infection.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">MASKS - Any mask will do as long as it covers both your MOUTH and NOSE.2/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
With rapidly rising cases, basic preventive measures like Masking and Distancing are as important as Breathing, Eating, Drinking, and Sleeping.
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DISTANCING - Maintain a minimum distance of 2 metres from each other. Avoid unnecessary contact.With rapidly rising cases, basic preventive measures like Masking and Distancing are as important as Breathing, Eating, Drinking, and Sleeping.3/n" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">DISTANCING - Maintain a minimum distance of 2 metres from each other. Avoid unnecessary contact.With rapidly rising cases, basic preventive measures like Masking and Distancing are as important as Breathing, Eating, Drinking, and Sleeping.3/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
Here& #39;s a video from @MoHFW_INDIA on 15 basic behaviours to follow to keep yourself safe from COVID.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsfeOigWzM4&ab_channel=MinistryofHealth%26FamilyWelfare">https://www.youtube.com/watch... HINDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dpTbtUSIcI&ab_channel=MinistryofHealth%26FamilyWelfare">https://www.youtube.com/watch... ENGLISH
Prevention is better than cure. Following these precautions is easier and convenient than a hospital stay.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CsfeOigWzM4&ab_channel=MinistryofHealth%26FamilyWelfare">https://www.youtube.com/watch... HINDI
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3dpTbtUSIcI&ab_channel=MinistryofHealth%26FamilyWelfare">https://www.youtube.com/watch... ENGLISH
Prevention is better than cure. Following these precautions is easier and convenient than a hospital stay.
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B) TESTING
There is much confusion and misinformation surrounding the tests used for #COVID19.
I& #39;ll attempt to clear the air regarding the 2 most widely used tests - Rapid Antigen Test and RTPCR.
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There is much confusion and misinformation surrounding the tests used for #COVID19.
I& #39;ll attempt to clear the air regarding the 2 most widely used tests - Rapid Antigen Test and RTPCR.
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It detects antigens in the viral structure.
ADVANTAGES: Cheap, Fast
DISADVANTAGE: Less sensitive - RAT cannot detect a low viral load.
If POSITIVE - Active Infection
A NEGATIVE result may not necessarily be NEGATIVE. It needs follow-up with RTPCR.
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RAPID ANTIGEN TESTIt detects antigens in the viral structure.ADVANTAGES: Cheap, FastDISADVANTAGE: Less sensitive - RAT cannot detect a low viral load.If POSITIVE - Active InfectionA NEGATIVE result may not necessarily be NEGATIVE. It needs follow-up with RTPCR.6/n" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">RAPID ANTIGEN TESTIt detects antigens in the viral structure.ADVANTAGES: Cheap, FastDISADVANTAGE: Less sensitive - RAT cannot detect a low viral load.If POSITIVE - Active InfectionA NEGATIVE result may not necessarily be NEGATIVE. It needs follow-up with RTPCR.6/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
It is a test that detects the presence of viral genetic material.
ADVANTAGE: Highly sensitive - can detect very low viral load.
DISADVANTAGE: Costly, Time-consuming
RTPCR is a Confirmatory Test.
If Positive - Active Infection
If Negative - No Infection***
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RTPCRIt is a test that detects the presence of viral genetic material.ADVANTAGE: Highly sensitive - can detect very low viral load.DISADVANTAGE: Costly, Time-consumingRTPCR is a Confirmatory Test.If Positive - Active InfectionIf Negative - No Infection***7/n" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">RTPCRIt is a test that detects the presence of viral genetic material.ADVANTAGE: Highly sensitive - can detect very low viral load.DISADVANTAGE: Costly, Time-consumingRTPCR is a Confirmatory Test.If Positive - Active InfectionIf Negative - No Infection***7/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
***If RTPCR is negative, but you are symptomatic, and/or investigations/radiology suggest a possible infection - Treat as COVID positive.
Why?
1. Timing of Sample Collection may cause a False Negative.
2. In a few cases, RTPCR has been shown to give a False Negative.
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Why?
1. Timing of Sample Collection may cause a False Negative.
2. In a few cases, RTPCR has been shown to give a False Negative.
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CT VALUE
Cycle Threshold - The minimum number of cycles required to detect Viral genetic material.
If the viral load is high, it is detected in fewer cycles. If the viral load is low, it needs more cycles to be detected.
Low CT = High Viral Load
High CT = Low Viral Load
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Cycle Threshold - The minimum number of cycles required to detect Viral genetic material.
If the viral load is high, it is detected in fewer cycles. If the viral load is low, it needs more cycles to be detected.
Low CT = High Viral Load
High CT = Low Viral Load
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C) VACCINES
There are many vaccines being tested currently.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> @pfizer and @BioNTech_Group mRNA vaccine
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> @moderna_tx mRNA vaccine
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> @AstraZeneca and @UniofOxford vaccine
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> @BharatBiotech vaccine
and many more...
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There are many vaccines being tested currently.
and many more...
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mRNA vaccines are a promising avenue currently.
The image shows how the mRNA vaccines will work.
This link from the CDC contains everything you need to know about COVID vaccines.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
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The image shows how the mRNA vaccines will work.
This link from the CDC contains everything you need to know about COVID vaccines.
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/index.html
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Vaccine FAQs answered:
>COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19.
>COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive on COVID-19 viral tests.
Ref: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/about-vaccines/vaccine-myths.html
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>COVID-19 vaccines will not give you COVID-19.
>COVID-19 vaccines will not cause you to test positive on COVID-19 viral tests.
Ref: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/about-vaccines/vaccine-myths.html
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Vaccine FAQs answered:
>People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated.
>Getting vaccinated can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19.
Ref: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/about-vaccines/vaccine-myths.html
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>People who have gotten sick with COVID-19 may still benefit from getting vaccinated.
>Getting vaccinated can help prevent getting sick with COVID-19.
Ref: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/vaccines/about-vaccines/vaccine-myths.html
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D) ?? HERD IMMUNITY ??
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">What is Herd Immunity?
When a majority of the population has "protective immunity" towards an infection, it reduces the chances of infection in those who don& #39;t have immunity.
Since the infection cannot spread easily, it eventually dies out.
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When a majority of the population has "protective immunity" towards an infection, it reduces the chances of infection in those who don& #39;t have immunity.
Since the infection cannot spread easily, it eventually dies out.
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What is Herd Immunity?When a majority of the population has "protective immunity" towards an infection, it reduces the chances of infection in those who don& #39;t have immunity.Since the infection cannot spread easily, it eventually dies out.14/n" title="D) ?? HERD IMMUNITY ??https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">What is Herd Immunity?When a majority of the population has "protective immunity" towards an infection, it reduces the chances of infection in those who don& #39;t have immunity.Since the infection cannot spread easily, it eventually dies out.14/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
NO.
Achieving Herd Immunity requires anywhere between 50-80% of the population being infected - it is not practical or affordable.
And COVID-19 infection is not yet known to impart long term immunity.
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YES.
By vaccination.
Vaccines can provide long term immunity and immune memory.
Once effective and safe vaccines are available - Mass Vaccination can help develop Herd Immunity by vaccination.
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Can we achieve Herd Immunity for COVID-19?YES.By vaccination.Vaccines can provide long term immunity and immune memory.Once effective and safe vaccines are available - Mass Vaccination can help develop Herd Immunity by vaccination.16/n" title="https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts">Can we achieve Herd Immunity for COVID-19?YES.By vaccination.Vaccines can provide long term immunity and immune memory.Once effective and safe vaccines are available - Mass Vaccination can help develop Herd Immunity by vaccination.16/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
E) https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">MISINFORMATION/MYTHS/CONSPIRACIES https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="❌" title="Kreuzzeichen" aria-label="Emoji: Kreuzzeichen">
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> COVID-19 is a real pandemic - not a government conspiracy or biological warfare.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> COVID-19 is not a mild infection like FLU - it can be potentially life-threatening.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Masks will not make you sick - masks are for protection.
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It is beyond the scope of a tweet to cover all the misinformation about COVID.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Trust info only from genuine sources like MoHFW, CDC, WHO, etc.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Avoid sensational forwarded messages and conspiracy theories on Social Media.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Talk to a trusted doctor for correct info.
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Trust info only from genuine sources like MoHFW, CDC, WHO, etc.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Avoid sensational forwarded messages and conspiracy theories on Social Media.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Talk to a trusted doctor for correct info.19/n" title="It is beyond the scope of a tweet to cover all the misinformation about COVID.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Trust info only from genuine sources like MoHFW, CDC, WHO, etc.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Avoid sensational forwarded messages and conspiracy theories on Social Media.https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Talk to a trusted doctor for correct info.19/n" class="img-responsive" style="max-width:100%;"/>
To sum up -
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Masks and distancing are compulsory.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Negative RAT doesn& #39;t mean no infection. Follow up with RTPCR.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Vaccines will be effective, safe, and protective.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Herd immunity by natural infection is a strict no.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="➡️" title="Pfeil nach rechts" aria-label="Emoji: Pfeil nach rechts"> Do not trust conspiracy theories/myths.
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