NADMO Kpone Katamanso Municipal Assembly

08/09/2021

20/08/2021

Yesterday , the Director General launched the Needs Disaster Relief Assistance for Year 2020 Flood Victims in the five Northern Regions of Ghana in Tamale.

Present for the event were some Regional Ministers from the five northern regions, Ambassador Baba Ganga Wakil; the ECOWAS Ambassador to Ghana , Hajia Sauda Saed ; Deputy Director-General, the Regional Directors of NADMO in the five Northern Regions, the Regional Director of Red Cross and other allied UN agencies, Representatives of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and consultants of Lean on Jesus Foundation.

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Treatment

1. There is no specific treatment. Most of the time, symptoms
will go away on their own.

2. Doctors can relieve symptoms by prescribing a pain or fever
medication.

3. A room humidifier or a hot shower can help with a sore
throat or cough.

4. Drink plenty of fluids

5. Get rest and sleep as much as possible.

6. If symptoms feel worse than a standard cold, see your
doctor

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Prevention
There is no vaccine to protect against this family of viruses.

Reduce your risk of infection by

1. Wash your hands with soap and water before touching anything including your eyes, nose and mouth

2. Cover your mouth and nose when you cough or sneeze

3. Disinfect the objects and surfaces you touch.

4. If you are sick, stay home and avoid crowds and contact with others

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Signs & Symptoms

The viruses can make people sick. Corona virus symptoms include;

1. fever
2. a runny nose
3. cough
4. sore throat
5. possibly a headache
6. difficulty in breathing

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How it spreads
Viruses can spread from human contact with animals and also from human to human.

When it comes to human-to-human transmission of the viruses, often it happens when someone comes into contact with the infected person's secretions. The exposure factors are;
a cough
sneeze or
handshake
The virus can also be transmitted by touching something an infected person has touched and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes

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What are Corona virus?

Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals. In rare cases, they are what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It is a dangerous diseases with incubation period between 4-6 days. It is fatal especially for those with weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young. It could also result in Pneumonia and bronchitis.

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01/06/2020

Distribution of relief items to fire disaster victims at Chicken Church at Kpone Municipal Assembly.