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INFECTIVITY
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- The virus is highly contagious
- Incubation period (time from exposure to symptoms) ~ 5 - 14 days
- Can be infectious 2-3 days before symptoms develop
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- Density quotient of 1 person per 4m2 = total area divided by 4
- Stay away if unwell > get tested
- Self isolation for 14 days if exposed to the virus
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DIRECT CONTACT
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- Droplets fly out of our mouths / nose when we cough, sneeze or speak
- Droplets can potentially be propelled to approx. 2metres
- Droplets are then directly inhaled by people close by
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- No direct close contact
- 1.5m distancing
- Personal hygiene measures when coughing / sneezing
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INDIRECT CONTACT
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- Droplets land on a surface and we pick them up on our hands and then touch our face
- Droplets are transferred to an infected person’s hands when they touch their face and then to you when you shake their hand / hug etc
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- Surface disinfection including balls
- Hand and face hygiene
- Consider: ball handling, changing bibs, sharing whistles, towels, drink bottles, sunscreen, phones, food
- Consider when touching door handles, handrails, tables, cups, electronic devices, pens, toys, phones, light switches
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OTHER
*inconclusive evidence
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Airborne: particles remain in the air for periods of time and then inhaled
- *Faecal-Oral: the virus is excreted in faeces
- *Blood
- *Mother to Baby transmission in utero or via breast milk
- *Animal contact (pets)
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- Facemasks now considered necessary
- Gloves not considered necessary (can increase transmission risk)
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SEVERITY
- Mild 81%
- Severe 14%
- Critical 5%
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Co-morbidities = Vulnerable
- Immunocompromising conditions / medications
- Heart disease / Stroke / Unstable Diabetes / Hypertension / Obesity / Smoking
- Chronic lung / kidney / liver disease
- Cancer
- Age / Dementia / frailty
- Alcohol & drug dependency
- Homeless / public housing / residential facilities
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Vulnerable participants:
- Discuss personal safety with relevant medical specialist
- “Opt in” participation
- Consider a delay a return to netball or a graded return
- Strict social distancing measures
- Note: not just players, includes team personnel, admin
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