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Coronavirus Information


Niel Asher Education is committed to keeping massage therapists regularly updated on issues related to COVID-19 and the manual therapy industry as we all navigate these unprecedented times.


Depending on where you live the extent of Coronavirus and the rules in force may differ greatly. So, please check for updates with your local, state or national health department. You should do this at least daily, as this is a fast developing situation, with new information and regulations being announced continually.


The information provided below is in line with information currently (at time of writing) with that being published by the CDC (USA) and NHS (UK).


In the meantime, stay safe!


Team NAT





Update 3 April 2020


For resources related to coronavirus, financial relief, advocacy efforts and

state-specific information visit AMTA's COVID-19 Update Page.


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  • Could my symptoms be coronavirus?

    The symptoms of coronavirus are:


    • a cough
    • a high temperature
    • shortness of breath


    But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness. These symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.


    It's very unlikely to be coronavirus if:


    • you have not been in close contact with someone with confirmed coronavirus.
    • you have not been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus in the last 14 days


  • I think I may have come into contact with some who has coronavirus, what should I do?

    In most areas, health professionals are working to contact anyone who has been in close contact with people who have coronavirus.


    If you think you've been in close contact with someone with confirmed coronavirus, contact your state or local health authority.

  • Someone at our practice has just returned from China or another affected area, what should I do?

    Regulations concerning isolation and quarantine are changing every day, depending on where you live. In most countries and areas the only people who may need to stay away from work are:


    • people with confirmed coronavirus
    • people who have been in close contact with someone with confirmed coronavirus
    • people who have been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus in the last 14 days


    Check regularly with your state or local health authority for updated instructions.

  • A member of my family has just returned from China or another affected area. Should other people in the household stay away from work or school?

    Regulations concerning isolation and quarantine are changing every day, depending on where you live. In most countries and areas the only people who may need to stay away from work are:


    • people with confirmed coronavirus
    • people who have been in close contact with someone with confirmed coronavirus
    • people who have been to a country or area with a high risk of coronavirus in the last 14 days


    Check regularly with your state or local health authority for updated instructions.

  • I'm pregnant and may have come into contact with people who have travelled to countries that may include China or other affected areas, what should I do?

    Make sure you follow hygiene measures to stop viruses like coronavirus spreading, such as washing your hands with soap and water often, and avoiding people who are unwell.

  • Does the new coronavirus only affect older people, or can younger people also get it?

    People of all ages can get coronavirus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) are more likely to become severely ill with the virus.


    People of all ages should follow simple measures to stop viruses like coronavirus spreading, for example by washing their hands often with soap and water, keeping away from people who are unwell, and maintaining strict personal hygiene.

Prevention

  • What is the best way to slow the spread of coronavirus?

    Wash your hands more often than usual, using soap and hot water for at least 20 seconds. Also do this whenever you:


    • get home or into work
    • blow your nose, sneeze or cough
    • eat or handle food


    It's important to use soap and water or a hand sanitiser (ideally with 95% alcohol content).



  • Are face masks useful for preventing coronavirus?

    Face masks play a very important role in places like hospitals, but most governments and health authorities seem to agree that there is very little evidence of widespread benefit for members of the public.


    As a healthcare professional working in close proximity to your clients, you may wish to use a face mask at work for additional protection.

  • Is there a vaccine for coronavirus?

    There is currently no vaccine for coronavirus (COVID-19). The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine.


    Simple hygiene measures like washing your hands with soap and water often, and avoiding people who are unwell, can help stop viruses like coronavirus spreading.

  • Do vaccines against pneumonia protect against coronavirus?

    Coronavirus (COVID-19) is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine.


    Although the pneumococcal (pneumonia) vaccine is not effective against coronavirus, it is still recommended that you have it if offered to you because it can protect against other illnesses.

  • Can rinsing your nose with salt water (saline) help prevent coronavirus?

    There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with salt water (saline) protects you from coronavirus.


    There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing your nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. But regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections.

How it's Caught and Spread

  • Can I get coronavirus from mail and parcels from China or other affected areas?

    There is currently no evidence that you can catch coronavirus from parcels and letters.

  • Can I get coronavirus from food or takeaways?

    There is currently no evidence that you can catch coronavirus from food.


    But it's always a good idea to wash your hands in soap and water or use hand sanitiser gel before you prepare or eat food.

  • Can pets spread coronavirus?

    There is currently no evidence that companion animals or pets can be infected with coronavirus (COVID-19).


    But it's always a good idea to wash your hands with soap and water after contact with pets. This can help protect you against common infections that can pass between pets and humans.

  • What does "close contact with someone with a confirmed case of coronavirus" mean?

    A confirmed case of coronavirus means someone who has been tested and found to have coronavirus.  Close contact with a confirmed case means.


    • living in the same house
    • contact with their body fluids
    • face-to-face contact, for example talking for more than a few minutes
    • being coughed on
    • being within 2 metres of the person for more than 15 minutes.