Question

Main lessons learnt from diagnostic testing during the COVID-19 pandemic that could assist with future communicable diseases?

Answer 1

COVID 19

DIAGNOSTIC TESTING -CORONA VIRUS

There are two types of testing

a) Molecular diagnostic testying (RTPCR) helps to identify those individuals who are infected at the time of test .it helps to reduce the spread of virus in the first stage .

b) The second diagnostic test is serologic test -detect people who had a prior infection and thus developed antibodies

Early diagnostic testing help to understand the health care capacity and resources need to be increased to ensure safe and effective management of future severe covid 19 cases .and it helps to understand the virus better including the incubation period and different stages of virus .

COVID 19 PERSIST NEXT YEAR AS A PANDEMIC OR NOT

During the diagnostic testing the health care teams are concluded it will persist next year as a pandemic .if there many people infected with covid 19 and if infectious are occuring at a high rate in many places across the globe ,it is possible it will be considered a pandemic again .

_{HOW CAN US DO TO PREVENT THIS INFECTIOUS VIRUS}

a) To avoid exposure to the virus

b) Everyday basic hygiene is helps to prevent the infection ,it include hand washing before eating ,after coughing sneezing , blowing our nose .use hand sanitizer after coming from outside .

c) Proper wearing of mask .

d) Keep distance from others .

e) Avoid unncessory shoping .

d) Drink hot water

_{e) Avoid touching eyes with unwashed hands.}

_{f) If there is any signs and symptoms of virus ,as soon as possible consult doctor .}

conclusion

covid 19 has taught us the importance of building a healthier and more resilient community that would be less vulnerable to future pandemic .this can only be ensured if we pay equal attention to both communicale and non communicable disease .