Coronavirus Disease

(COVID-19)
Know to
Break the Chain
 need to
know...
What is
COVID-19

Modes of
Myth Transmission
Busters &
Symptoms
COVID-19

How
to Combat
Population
 What is
COVID-19?

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an

infectious disease caused by a newly
discovered coronavirus called Severe
Acute Respiratory Syndrome
Coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)
Unexplained respiratory infections
detected in Wuhan in China
First reported to the World Health
Organiszation on December 31, 2019
Highly contagious and is spreading
very quickly across the globe
 Modes of
Transmission
Droplet Infection - Spread via respiratory
droplets produced when an infected person
coughs or sneezes and the virus in the
droplets can then be inhaled by a healthy
person via different routes

COVID-19 Affected Patient

• Spread mainly from person-to-person through respiratory
droplets from the affected person when she/he coughs, sneezes,
or speaks or by touching his/her body where the virus might
already be there

From an Asymptomatic but infected person

• COVID-19 may take 14 days to become full blown symptomatic infection -
before that the person is in carrier stage
• This is a silent transmission in which non symptomatic person may infect
other healthy individuals

Contaminated Surfaces or Objects

• Touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then
touching own mouth, nose, or eyes can lead to spread of infection

Community Spread
• Community spread means spread of illness for which the source of infection
is unknown.
• This happens due to infected/carrier person moving around in the community
without precautions thus leading to contamination of general public objects

India is still not in community transmission stage and we all could together halt the
beginning of community transmission just by Staying at Home
 Symptoms of
Coronavirus Disease
Patients with COVID-19
experience mild to severe respiratory illness

Dry Cough

High Fever

Shortness of breath

Some patients may have aches

and pains, nasal congestion,
sore throat or diarrhea. These
Tiredness symptoms are usually mild and
begin gradually.
 5 Point Strategy
TO COMBAT THE CORONA CRISIS
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus
2. Maintain
Hygiene
Wash your hands after
touching anyone/any object
with soap or for at least 20
seconds use alcohol based
sanitizer to kill virus if any
Cover mouth & nose with bent
elbow or tissue while coughing
or sneezing
Contaminated hands can
transfer the virus so avoid
touching your eyes, nose or
mouth with unclean hands
5. Stay Updated
1. Don’t Panic
3. Practice
Social
Distancing
Don’t Panic - Take precautions 1m
The major cause of infection is
spread from person to person
4. Seek Help Maintain at least 1 metre
(3 feet) distance between
yourself and other (80% of
SARS-CoV2 infected cases are
asymptomatic or only mildly
symptomatic)
Infected person may spray
small liquid droplets from their
If you have fever, cough and nose or mouth which may
difficulty breathing, seek medical contain virus
attention and call in advance
Keep yourself updated with the latest developments about
COVID-19 through your national and local public health authority
 People Aged
65 & Older

Healthcare
Professionals
– Doctors/
People with history Nurses/Ward
of international or boys/ Testing
domestic travel to lab personnel
COVID19 affected
countries/areas in Population
recent time

Diseased - Asthmatics,
diabetics,
heart patients,
cancer patients &
transplant patients

What you should do

• Stay home
• Wash your hands often
• Avoid close contact (1 m or 3 feet) with people
• Clean and disinfect touched surfaces frequently
• Call your healthcare professional if you have concerns about COVID-19 and your
underlying condition or if you are suffering from flu like symptoms which are
not relenting
 Myth
Busters
Myth: COVID-19 virus cannot transmit in areas with hot and humid climates
Fact: The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot
and humid weather
Myth: Vaccines against pneumonia can protect you against the new coronavirus
Fact: No, vaccines against pneumonia such as pneumococcal vaccine and
Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine do not provide protection against
the new coronavirus
Myth: Antibiotics are effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus
Fact: No, antibiotics do not work against viruses
Myth: There are any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus
Fact: To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the
new coronavirus
Myth: The new coronavirus affect older people only and younger people are not
susceptible
Fact: People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus. Older people and
people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart
disease etc.) appear to be more vulnerable
Myth: The new coronavirus can be transmitted through mosquito bites
Fact: To date, there has been no information or evidence to suggest that the new
coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes
Myth: Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people infected with COVID-19
Fact: Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed fever,
however, they cannot detect people who are infected but not yet sick with fever
as it takes between 2 to 10 days for infected people to develop fever

References: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html | https://www.who.int/ | https://www.mohfw.gov.in/

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK554776/
 ICMR No.: SRLRL001 & SRLRL002

SRL IS PERFORMING COVID-19

TEST ACROSS DELHI-NCR & MUMBAI

DRIVE-THRU & WALK-IN FACILITY

AVAILABLE FOR COVID-19 SAMPLE COLLECTION

Testing & Sample Collection Centre

Gurugram: Gate No. 2, GP-26, Maruti Industrial Estate, Udyog Vihar,
Sector 18, Gurugram
Goregaon (W): Gate No. 1, Prime Square Building, Near Gaiwadi
Industrial Estate, S. V. Road, Goregaon (W), Mumbai
For information on exclusive sample collection centres
please visit: srlworld.com/covid-19

Turnaround Sample Type

time Nasal and throat swab

Documents to be presented for getting COVID-19 tested

Prescription for Government Duly Filled Specimen Referral Form

COVID-19 test Photo-id (Please download from SRL website
from a qualified physician www.srlworld.com/covid-19)

SAMPLE COLLECTION ONLY WITH PRIOR APPOINTMENT *T&C Apply

To book an appointment 1800 222 000

or visit srlworld.com
 ICMR No.: SRLRL001 & SRLRL002

COVID-19 Drive-Thru Sample

Collection Centres in
Delhi-NCR & Mumbai
SAMPLE COLLECTION ONLY WITH PRIOR APPOINTMENT

Drive-Thru
Timing
08:00 AM to 06:00 PM

COVID-19 Sample Collection - Drive-Thru

Delhi-NCR
Gurugram: Parking Area, Leisure Valley Park, Gate No. 2, Sector 29

Mumbai
Lower Parel: India Bulls Finance Center SP Bapat Marg, Lower Parel
Kanjurmarg: Lodha Supremus, Kanjur Village Road, Kanjurmarg East
Sewri West: BMC Parking, Celestia Spaces building, Next to Ashok Garden, Sewri West
*T&C Apply

To book an appointment 1800 222 000

or visit srlworld.com