The Big Picture: Coronavirus – Be Safe

New coronavirus cases are being reported in India as the world scrambles to contain an outbreak that the World Health Organisation has declared a global emergency. So far, there are no vaccines or medicines to treat Covid-19, the disease caused by the novel coronavirus - only supportive care. But there are a number of steps you can take to protect yourself and those around you. The World Health Organisation says the "most effective" protective measures are - cleaning your hands regularly, properly covering your mouth when you cough or sneeze and social distancing. If you're feeling under the weather, "even with mild symptoms such as headache and a slight runny nose", then stay home till you get better. If you have fever, cough and breathing difficulties, go see a doctor. Inform her (or him) about your travel history. Tell her if you've come into contact with other travellers who may be at risk. One last thing to keep in mind -- don't fall prey to fake news! There's plenty of misinformation out there on the coronavirus outbreak, and sharing it is dangerous. Follow trusted sources of information -- these include the World Health Organisation and India's Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. On this edition of The Big Picture we will take a closer look at COVID-19 and how to be safe from it.

Anchor: Frank Rausan Pereira
Producer: Sagheer Ahmad

Guest Name: Dr. S.K. Singh, Director, National Centre For Disease Control,
Dr. Punit Mishra, Professor, Community Medicine, AIIMS,
Dr. Shivani Deswal, Associate Professor, Paediatrics, Dr. Ram Manohar Lohia Hospital

[whyyash]

the only brilliant analysis available in Indian Media.

[shashankverma]

For those of you who are questioning her why she carried stethoscope, let me tell you she might have not known about that at the first place. It happens a lot with doctors. RML being very busy hospital makes every one from residents to professors run b/w one corner of it to another. Since RML is just few blocks away from rstv office I'm sure she came directly after ward rounds or opd. You should be concentrating on what she is saying not what's around her neck.

[srikanthd]

So the answer to all ur doubts is, Dr ma'am is never off DUTY.

[mdsohail]

It is genuine advice to the Indian people who panic more

[animesh_tiwary]

Am I the only one wondering why is the lady doctor wearing a stethoscope around her neck in the newsroom ??

[legendrams]

WHO is not being transparent enough. Just in one day 133 people in Italy have died of Coronavirus. This makes us wonder about the number of death cases in China.

[Rahulpriye]

If you have any doubt regarding any topic just visit to RSTV

[waseemkar]

Thankfull to our great Allah, kashmir is safe from this disease virus.

[GreenScenestudio]

Dr. Shivani would be looking more beautiful without that stethoscope 😂

[joyjoy]

So, they are saying don't worry about people who are older than 65 years and have Diabetes, Lungs problem, etc.

[waseemkar]

Many students gave the statement about sethescope.plz don't critic to others, it is personal choice redress your self.

[poetrification]

Meanwhile, the CNN started calling this outbreak a pandemic.

[onthebeat]

This is old no need to panic yes asymptomatic. Like deaths in Spain, Italy and US.

[sushilsahu]

Sir please add subtitles on every videos

[justiceforgeneralobc]

Best news channels are RSTV, QUINT&NDTV😊

[charandoke]

Stethoscope galti se aaya hoga lagalo kutte ki tarah dekhte ho shirf suno

[livingfossil]

Doctor carried Stethoscope in the studio! 🤪