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How does COVID-19 spread between people?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the sickness, is known to travel between humans in a variety of ways. When an infected person coughs, sneezes speaks, sings, or breathes, the virus spreads in microscopic liquid particles from their mouth or nose. Larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols are among the particles.
According to current information, the virus transmits primarily amongst people who are in close proximity to one another, often within 1 meter (short-range). When virus-containing aerosols or droplets are breathed or come into direct contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth, a person can get infected.
The virus can also spread in cramped and/or poorly ventilated interior environments, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. This is due to the fact that aerosols remain suspended in the air or reach a distance of more than one meter (long-range).
People can also become infected by contacting surfaces contaminated by the virus without washing their hands before touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.
When do infected people transfer the virus?
Infected persons can be contagious, even if they don't show symptoms, and the virus can transmit from them to others.
According to laboratory findings, infected patients are most infectious immediately before they acquire symptoms (two days before symptoms) and early in their illness. People who get a severe condition may remain infectious for a prolonged period of time. While it is possible for someone who has never developed symptoms to transfer the virus to others, it is unclear how often this happens, and more research is needed in this area.
What's the difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic people? Don't they both refer to someone who is symptom-free?
Both phrases are used to describe people who are symptom-free. The distinction is that 'asymptomatic' refers to persons who are infected but never show symptoms, and 'pre-symptomatic' refers to people who are infected but have not yet shown symptoms but will later.
Also read What to do if someone is sick with COVID-19 in your household?
Is there any environment where COVID-19 can easily spread?
Yes, any setting where people are in close quarters for an extended length of time increases the potential of transmission. Indoor environments, particularly those with poor ventilation, are riskier than outside settings. Singing or heavy breathing during exercise, for example, cause more particles to be ejected from the lips, increasing the likelihood of transmission.
The "Three C's" are a helpful method to consider this. They outline conditions that make it easier for the COVID-19 virus to spread:
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How does COVID-19 spread between people?
The SARS-CoV-2 virus, which causes the sickness, is known to travel between humans in a variety of ways. When an infected person coughs, sneezes speaks, sings, or breathes, the virus spreads in microscopic liquid particles from their mouth or nose. Larger respiratory droplets to smaller aerosols are among the particles.
According to current information, the virus transmits primarily amongst people who are in close proximity to one another, often within 1 meter (short-range). When virus-containing aerosols or droplets are breathed or come into direct contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth, a person can get infected.
The virus can also spread in cramped and/or poorly ventilated interior environments, where people tend to spend longer periods of time. This is due to the fact that aerosols remain suspended in the air or reach a distance of more than one meter (long-range).
People can also become infected by contacting surfaces contaminated by the virus without washing their hands before touching their eyes, nose, or mouth.
When do infected people transfer the virus?
Infected persons can be contagious, even if they don't show symptoms, and the virus can transmit from them to others.
According to laboratory findings, infected patients are most infectious immediately before they acquire symptoms (two days before symptoms) and early in their illness. People who get a severe condition may remain infectious for a prolonged period of time. While it is possible for someone who has never developed symptoms to transfer the virus to others, it is unclear how often this happens, and more research is needed in this area.
What's the difference between asymptomatic and pre-symptomatic people? Don't they both refer to someone who is symptom-free?
Both phrases are used to describe people who are symptom-free. The distinction is that 'asymptomatic' refers to persons who are infected but never show symptoms, and 'pre-symptomatic' refers to people who are infected but have not yet shown symptoms but will later.
Also read What to do if someone is sick with COVID-19 in your household?
Is there any environment where COVID-19 can easily spread?
Yes, any setting where people are in close quarters for an extended length of time increases the potential of transmission. Indoor environments, particularly those with poor ventilation, are riskier than outside settings. Singing or heavy breathing during exercise, for example, cause more particles to be ejected from the lips, increasing the likelihood of transmission.
The "Three C's" are a helpful method to consider this. They outline conditions that make it easier for the COVID-19 virus to spread:
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Our aim is to offer better technology to healthcare providers who in turn can provide better care for the health seekers.
Just go to the S10.Clinic website and click on the "Book appointment" button on the homepage of the website/app, select a specialty and find the doctor of your choice. Once you select a doctor, you can click on the "Consult Online" button to select your preferred date and time.
Once you select the date and time all you have to do is sign up / login to the platform and make the payment online using your credit / debit card on the Razor pay or CC Avenue gateway. Then, you will receive the consultation link via sms / email.
Our online consultation platform is optimized for the following browsers: Google Chrome and Safari. Please ensure you are free 10 minutes prior to your appointment.
All you have to do is find a well light and quiet place with good internet connectivity, preferably a place with Wi-Fi access. Switch on your microphone (for laptop / mobile and allow browser to access it).
Please note: If you are not able to open the link please delete your browser history and cache files of your browser and try again.
This may happen due to poor internet connectivity. In such cases, please check your internet connection and if the issue persists, please reach out to us at onlineconsulting@s10.clinic with the screenshot of the error and we will get this checked from our end. You can also call us at 044-40510510.
Please note: Please ensure you have given access to your audio and video to your browser in the settings panel.
You will receive an email after the online consultation with the following - Provisional diagnosis, visit notes, prescription and follow up.
Yes. The prescription generated during the online consultation is as good as a physical prescription and will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue (as per government regulations).
You will be able to speak and interact with the doctor only for the time he has specified.
Yes. The e-prescription will be valid for offline pharmacies as well.
Safety of your data is our top priority. We have multi-level security checks, multiple data backups, and stringent policies in place to ensure your data remains safe and secure. Additionally, we are a HIPAA compliant company and we take data privacy and security very seriously. All data on S10.Clinic is secured with 256-bit encryption.
All the patients who use the S10.Clinic platform will be called and verified by our support squad before their consultation with the doctors.
You don't have to worry about it. In that case an automatic refund is initiated from our end, and it will reflect in your bank account within 6-7 business days.
Or you can reach out to us at 044-40510510 or onlineconsulting@s10.clinic and we will be happy to help you.
Don't worry if you've missed the online call with the, you can easily reschedule the call with your preferred doctor 10 minutes prior to any consultation. All you have to do is click on the "Reschedule" option in the appointment email.
Or you can reach out to us at 044-40510510 and we can book the same for you.
Please note: If you do not show up or miss an appointment after your appointment time, you won't be able to reschedule it.
You can reschedule any appointment you make 10 minutes before the consultation free of cost. If you want to reschedule any appointment after the consultation time has started you will have to book a new appointment with your preferred doctor. No refund will be offered in such cases.
After the online consultation you will receive a feedback form where you can rate your experience and tell us what went well, what we need to work on. We take your feedback very seriously and this helps us to improve our app and our services.
We're always there for you! You can reach out to our Support Squad at 044-40510510 or send us an email at onlineconsulting@s10.clinic. You can also dm us on Facebook we will be happy to assist you.
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