{"id":253169,"date":"2022-01-06T15:34:33","date_gmt":"2022-01-06T10:04:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/?p=253169"},"modified":"2022-01-06T16:02:32","modified_gmt":"2022-01-06T10:32:32","slug":"instructions-care-giver-covid-19-infected","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/apnlive.com\/india-news\/instructions-care-giver-covid-19-infected\/","title":{"rendered":"Are you looking after Covid-19 infected people? Follow these instructions given by Health Ministry to keep yourself from being infected"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Just after 4 months of surpassing the Covid-19 second wave, India is grappling under the third wave of coronavirus. With the emergence of the new Covid-19 variant Omicron, the cases in the country are on a surge and there seems to be no decline of the cases anytime soon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Today, India has witnessed over 90,000 cases in 24 hours, 56.5 percent up from yesterday. Even though Covid-19 is spreading rapidly, the probability of getting admitted to hospitals is comparatively less as compared to the second wave.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Those infected with the contagious virus have isolated themselves at homes. But the major concern is for those who are taking care of Covid-19 infected people. Caregivers have to provide each and everything to the infected people and look after all their needs and simultaneouly need to protect themselves from catching the virus. How is it possible?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has rolled out a revised guidelines and instructions for the care-givers. Read it here:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. What type of mask should a care-giver wear?
    <\/strong>The care-giver must wear a triple-layered mask. It is also advisable to wear N-95 mask when they are in the same room with the infected person.
    Do not touch or handle the front portion of the mask.
    If the mask becomes wet or dirty as a result of secretions, it must be replaced right away.
    Mask should be discarded after cutting them to pieces and putting in a paper bag for a minimum of 72 hours.
    Wash your hands after removing the mask.
    He or she must refrain from touching his or her own face, nose, or mouth.
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  2. How often should you wash or sanitise your hands?
    <\/strong>Following interaction with an infected person or his immediate environment, proper hand hygiene is required.
    Wash your hands for at least 40 seconds with soap and water. If the hands are not visibly filthy, an alcohol-based hand rub can be utilised.
    After washing hands with soap and water, it is preferable to dry them with disposable paper towels. If not available, use dedicated clean cloth towels and replace them when they become wet.
    Wash your hands before and after removing the gloves.
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  3. What do when you are in exposure to patient\/patient\u2019s environment?
    <\/strong>Avoid coming into direct contact with the patient’s bodily fluids (respiratory, oral secretions, and saliva). When handling the patient, wear disposable gloves.
    Stay away from potentially contaminated items in his immediate proximity (e.g. avoid sharing eating utensils, dishes, drinks, used towels or bed linen).
    The patient must be fed in his room. The patient’s utensils and plates should be washed with soap\/detergent and water while wearing gloves. After cleaning, the utensils can be reused.
    After removing gloves or handling used products, wash your hands with soap and water. When cleaning or handling the patient’s surfaces, clothing, or linen, use a triple layer medical mask and disposable gloves.
    Wash your hands before and after removing the gloves.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    Read Also<\/strong>: Omicron scare: Will there be lockdown in Maharashtra? Covid cases likely to see peak in mid Feb, here\u2019s what health department said<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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