Corona - virus situation

Our dear valued clients!

  Concerned about the situation about the Covid-19 stamp of corona viruses related situation in Hanoi (and panic associated conditions)  we’d like to share here some evidence based precautions ( based on epidemiologist opinions of the world leading health organizations , including World Health Organization).

First of all-short studio regulations:

1)   If you observe any virus -related symptom (including fever, weakness, cough, difficulty breathing, etc.) – please, DON’T attend the class and notify us accordingly

2)   When you arrive to the studio – we are kindly asking you to wash hands – that simple and preventive action is advised all the time living in tropics, however, now it is CRITICAL TO WASH THE HANDS

3)   ! wearing masks is not recommended by WHO unless you are sick 

More info here - https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public/when-and-how-to-use-masks

For your safety now (and always before):

-studio equipment is cleaned with high quality sanitizer (US produced and certified) after and before your session

-hand sanitizers are available in the class.

CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) FAQS

By now, you've probably heard of the coronavirus, or COVID-19. Each day, new cases are recorded worldwide, and the headlines just keep getting worse. With a lot of questions still unanswered, here are the facts we know.

What is the difference between coronavirus and COVID-19?

·       COVID-19 is the name of the disease caused by the new coronavirus that is called SARS-CoV-2, or sometimes just “novel coronavirus”.

What is social distancing? 

·       Social distancing is a set of actions taken to stop or slow the spread of a highly contagious disease.

·       The goal of social distancing is to limit face-to-face contact to decrease the spread of illness among people in community settings.

What does community spread mean?

·       Community spread means the virus is spreading person to person in an area, but the source of can’t be traced to travel or a specific person with known infection.

How long can the virus survive on surfaces?

·       It is still not certain how long the coronavirus survives on surfaces. Preliminary studies suggest that the virus can persist for a few hours up to several days.

What groups are at higher risk of contracting COVID-19?

·       About 80% of people who develop COVID-19 will have mild illness that can be managed at home. According to the WHO, older adults and persons with pre-existing medical conditions or compromised immune systems are at a higher risk for severe illness from the virus.

§  This includes people who have heart disease, lung disease, cancer, high blood pressure, or diabetes.

Is COVID-19 deadlier than the flu?

·       Like flu, COVID-19 is most dangerous for specific groups as above. While the exact severity is not fully understood because mild cases are not counted in most statistics, COVID-19 appears to be somewhat more likely to cause death than flu in a typical year.

Am I at increased risk for COVID-19 if I’m pregnant?

·       Women are more susceptible to some respiratory illness such as flu during pregnancy, but little is known about how coronavirus, or COVID-19, impacts an expectant mother and her baby. At this time, it does not appear pregnant women are at higher risk of the virus. A report by the World Health Organization found that out of 147 pregnant women with COVID-19, 8% had severe disease and 1% were critical.

Should I be concerned about pets or animals and COVID-19?

·       The CDC does not believe at this time that any animals in the U.S. can be infected with COVID-19 or can serve as a source of infection. Besides a single possible case in Hong Kong, there have been no other reports of pets or animals becoming sick with COVID-19. To ensure safety, Hong Kong’s AFCD advises pets to be quarantined if their owners are confirmed to be infected with COVID-19.In Hong Kong, it is recommended that the animal be observed and tested for the virus for 14 days. There’s also no evidence that any animals imported from China pose a risk of spreading the virus.

Am I at risk for COVID-19 from a package shipping from China?

·       While the CDC states there are many unknown factors about how COVID-19 spreads, there is a very low risk of spread from products and packages being shipped from China. It is unlikely that the virus can survive the conditions or time involved in shipping.

·       There are currently no cases of transmission of COVID-19 via imported goods in the United States.

Should I wear a mask to protect myself?

·       The short answer is, no. Masks worn by healthy people do not provide protection. Wearing masks during winter has been popular in many Asian countries for years, so masks have been emphasized in countries that already used them. Wearing a mask when you are sick on the other hand can catch the droplets when you cough or sneeze and help protect others.

PROTECTING YOURSELF

You can protect yourself from COVID-19 the same way you protect yourself from other viruses with a few common sense practices. 

·       Wash your hands thoroughly and often. Make sure you are cleaning between your fingers and under your nails. 

·       Avoid shaking hands, especially with those who appear to be ill. 

·       Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible. 

·       Disinfect shared surfaces. 

·       Stay home when you are sick 

WHEN TO SEEK MEDICAL CARE

Before you go to a doctor’s office or emergency room, call ahead and tell them about your recent travel and your symptoms. If they feel you should be seen by medical personnel we request that you call ahead to the health care center where you will be going so they can take precautions and not potentially expose other patients to COVID-19. 

Treatment for this COVID-19 is like treatment for other respiratory illnesses. There is no vaccine or cure so health care professionals treat the symptoms as best they care.