The Dhaka Times Desk Researchers are getting new information while researching about corona virus. The role of children in the spread of corona virus has surprised the scientists.
A new study shows that children can carry this virus in their nose for up to three weeks! Recently, scientists obtained data from 91 children's medical records from 22 hospitals in South Korea.
The research published recently in the medical journal JAMA was done by the doctors of Children's National Hospital in Washington, USA. Many previous studies have shown similar data. These studies suggest that children may contribute to the spread of the virus without being seriously affected. Can also infect others. In this situation, a new debate has arisen around the world about opening schools and maintaining social distancing.
Professor Russell Weiner, President of the Royal College of Paediatrics and Child Health in Britain, explained that there are 3 separate but linked questions about children and Covid-19.
He added, "As far as we know for sure, children get the virus." Antibody tests have shown that they are much less likely to be infected than adults, and are particularly applicable to children under the age of 12.
Scientists are also quite confident that children's infections are milder than adults'. A recently published British study shows that the virus does not make children seriously ill. Many have no symptoms at all. Their risk of death from the virus and need for intensive care is very low unless they have other serious illnesses. However, there is a milder risk in children who are obese, black, and those with complex disease.
Weiner added that the South Korean study raised a third question about children and Covid-19. We hardly know the answer to this question.
Many of the 91 children at 22 hospitals had very mild symptoms, with few or no symptoms, according to the study. However, three weeks after detection, the presence of the virus was found in their noses. It is a matter of great concern.
According to the researchers of this study, even after three weeks, the virus was caught in their noses, which means that they can infect others through them.
A researcher of the study. Roberta de Biasi said it is absurd to think that children do not play a role in the spread of the virus.
Notably, South Korean authorities have also tested people without symptoms to control the virus. They also traced their contacts. It is also the right place for research on children. Meanwhile, there is a fear of others being infected through children, but no specific information is known about this.
Calum Semple, professor of child health at the University of Liverpool, said that finding the genetic material of the virus in the respiratory system of children does not mean that they spread the virus equally. Especially those without symptoms like coughing or sneezing have a very low rate of spreading the virus.
According to scientists, people infected with corona virus with asymptomatic or mild symptoms spread the virus less. The virus is less likely to spread, especially from people who don't have a cough. Children are usually asymptomatic or have mild symptoms.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, face, head must be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried after one use.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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