Despite strict actions taken by the State authorities to ensure people’s safety, the coronavirus cases are still on the rise. According to the latest report, as on 27th March 2020, the US has surpassed China for the highest cases confirmed.
As of today, worldwide 510,000 cases are reported. The number indicates that we need to follow safety measures more strictly. Even if the Government has imposed strict actions to cope with this pandemic, we all have to ensure our own safety.
How can we help break the chain of COVID 19?
Coronavirus spreads quickly, even before an infected person knows the symptoms. Research done by The University of Texas stated that an infectious person can infect more than 10 percent of people even if the infected person has shown no symptoms. The transmission of the virus is less than a week.
The speed of this pandemic depends on two factors,
how many people are infected by each case, which is also referred to as reproduction number
and, how long does it take for infected people to spread the virus, also referred to as the serial number?
Considering the number of cases and the speed it is infecting people, here are a few safety tips that must be followed to prevent coronavirus.
SAFETY TIPS FOR YOU
- Stay at home. Avoid social contact and unnecessary journeys. This will not only protect you from the infectious person (who even has not shown any symptoms) but will also help the government to fight against the pandemic. Go out only when it is urgent.
- Leave home only for essentials and medical needs. The situations that cannot be prevented, for instance - medical urgency or shopping for essentials only then leave home. Else, stay home and stay safe.
- Work from home. The pandemic has forced every business to shut (except for a few like medical financing companies) .and people are working from home to ensure everyone’s safety.
- Avoid public gatherings. Public gatherings are already banned by the respective state authorities. Even if you are going out to buy essentials or for medical emergencies, keep a distance from others.
- Avoid visiting other people’s houses, even if they are your next-door neighbor. As discussed, before the infected person shows coronavirus symptoms, it can infect you. So, if you think that your next-door neighbor is doing fine, avoid visiting and socializing with other people.
- Police can stop you from going out and can take necessary actions. To ensure people's safety and break the chain of this pandemic, State authorities have empowered police to stop you from going out (except in certain conditions) and may take necessary actions if you violate the rules.
- If you’re unwell, isolate yourself. Avoid contact with others, even with your family members. Stay in your own room and if you experience weird symptoms, immediately seek medical attention.
- Contact your friends and family who are far from you. Keep in touch with your friends and family who are far from you. This doesn’t mean you should visit them but call them or reach out to them through social media. This will help you and others to cope with quarantined situations.
Apart from these safety tips, here’s what you can do to stay well.
- Wash your hands for 20 seconds. You must wash your hands for 20 seconds. Use soap and water to wash your hands and if you are going out, don’t forget to sanitize your hands before you leave home, during the process of buying essentials or even if you are at a doctor's clinic and after you reach home. Do not touch your eyes, nose, and mouth without washing your hands. Cough or sneeze at the bent elbow to prevent the spread of the virus.
- Use tissue for cough and sneeze. Either cough or sneeze at the bent elbow or use tissue for coughing and sneezing. Dispose of the used tissue.
- Practice social distancing. If it’s an unavoidable situation and you have to go out, practice social distancing. Keep a distance of six feet away from others.
- Avoid close contact with people who’re sick. Even if there is a family member who is sick, avoid close contact. If required, get in touch with a doctor.
- Disinfect/clean the surface that is frequently touched. These surfaces include tables, doorknobs, light switches, computers/laptops, phones, keyboards, desks, sinks, toilets, faucets, kitchen shelves, and countertops.
- If the surface is dirty, use water and detergent or disinfectant to clean it. Clean other items, like computers, phones, etc. with sanitizer. With a few drops on sanitizer over a tissue and clean these items.
- Wear a mask if you're sick, taking care of a patient or going out at a public place. This helps you to protect yourself from the virus.
What should I do if I experience weird symptoms?
The symptoms include -
- Fever and tiredness
- Continuous cough
- Difficulty in breathing
If you have encountered a person who has got ‘new continuous cough’ or high temperature, isolate yourself for 14 days in case symptoms develop. If your situation gets no better or worse, seek immediate medical attention. You are then tested for coronavirus at a hospital.
Denefits patient financing
Denefits program is designed to help patients. With no credit check, instant approval, all patients get medical financing.
How Denefits can help patients in this pandemic situations?
If you're looking for patient financing options, you do not have to come out of your houses. You can download our mobile app and can get eligible for medical financing. All you have to do is to contact your practice and know how they can help you in getting Denefits patient financing.
We know you’re staying home and your safety is our topmost priority. Opt for online yoga sessions or physiotherapy (exercising) sessions. Ask your medical advisor if they’re using the Denefits patient financing option. If they are not enrolled with us, let us know. We will help them get enrollment so that you can reap the benefits.
Do you know with Denefits patient financing, you don't have to pay everything upfront. We give our customers leverage to pay in easy monthly installments.
Other benefits for our customers
- Rebuild Your Credit Score - We report payments to all major credit agencies — so when you make your payments on time, you’ll also be improving your credit score.
- No Credit Checks - We believe everyone deserves access to medical care, no matter your credit score. We do not require a credit check, which means we have a 100% approval rate.
- Social Healthcare Payments - Everyone can benefit from the kindness and generosity of others. We provide another solution to help patients make their payments. We believe that the healthiest lending system involves not only the individual but also friends, family, and the community. Patients can tell their stories and share their links to receive donations from community members. Family, friends, and donors can contribute directly to a patient’s payments. Anyone can donate to help customers make their payments — and know their contributions are going directly to a worthy cause.
