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Corona virus from sneezing
Can a person staying in a multi storey building get infected from corona virus if a infected person staying above his floor sneezes from his own balcony. I mean to ask can I get infected if U am standing in my balcony and a person staying in the above apartment is sneezing from his own balcony. Height gap approx 13 foot
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There r chances to be infected if ur directly standing down below ,nearby area. Usually if they fall due to height of 13 ft they may not reach u ,it may get adhered to nearby surfaces of lesser ht.which it touches first.
U take care to wear face mask if standing out in ur balcony.
Disinfect the railings,any other things with alcoholic base sanitiser,or sod.hypochlorite sol .by the local corporation people.
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Yes that’s possible due to airborne droplet infection.
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Yes it is possible so please make sure to wash ur hands n face once u are inside
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Chances are there.
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Be careful ,hand washing carefully , prevent this touching of hands to face
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Dr. Laxman G. Jonwal
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Ayurvedic Endocrinologist & Internal Medicine Specialist
35 yrs exp
Mumbai
Hello There,
Yes.
Technically it's possible.
1) As Corona Virus is big in size ( 400-500 micron) &
2) Spreads through droplets.
3) Due to gravity all droplets falls & settled at surfaces.
Prevention is better than Cure
1) Wear home made 4 layered clothes mask & properly cover your Nose & mouth.
When ever going out or in Balcony.
It's easiest, Gaurentted, chipest, washable protection tool against any infection.
2) Social distancing - Keep at least 6-8 feet gap between two person.
3) Remain at home, it's most safest place in World
4) Regularly wash your hands with soap & water,
After every Activity.
If soap is not available, carry your own hand sanitizer ( 60% Alcohol ) and use regularly.
5) Maintain your Immunity power at optimum level.
6) Have healthy nutritious food on time
Breakfast 7-8am
Lunch 12.30 noon
Dinner 7-8 pm
7) Proper 6-8 hours sleep.
Preferably 10pm - 6am
8) Avoid day time sleeping &
Late night working
9) Daily sunbath for 20 40 minutes
Preferably between 7am to 9.30
& Evening after 5 pm
10) Eat twice daily -
local, seasonal, different coloured fresh -
Leafy vegetables
Fruit Vegetables
&
Fruits
11) Do regular Exercise, walking, Yoga & pranayam.
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Yes
possible theoretically.
But presuming that person sneezing has corona virus infection and you are direct in line with the droplets.
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1st thingh is Don't panic
Maintain social distance
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May be possible So Use mask
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Hello,
Don't panic
Make sure that you have self protection.
1. Always wear mask.
2. Social distance
3. Wash your hands with soap regularly.
If you have any symptoms like fever, cough, sore throat.
Inform to the government helpline number.
Next Steps
for further queries consult online
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Dr. Karuna Chawla
Homoeopath
25 yrs exp
Noida
Yes, there are chances
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Dr. Bushra Kauser
Homoeopath
9 yrs exp
Aurangabad
Saty home ,saty safe don't panic
Use mask when outdoor ,wash ur hand recurrently and avoid touching ur hands on face and mouth the virus can spread through touch and droplets of infected person...
Next Steps
keep distance
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Dr. Somnath
General Physician
30 yrs exp
Hyderabad
Self protection is the best treatment
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