Glossary
Coma: A state of unconsciousness from which the person cannot be awakened and does not respond to any form of stimuli.Fomites: Objects or materials capable of carrying infectious microorganisms such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. Examples of fomites include clothes, utensils, and furniture.
N95 Mask: A closely-fitting respiratory protective mask, which is very efficient for filtering airborne particles. The term derives from its efficiency of filtering 95% of very small (0.3µm diameter) particles.
Toddy: The naturally alcoholic sap of some kinds of palm, used as a beverage in tropical countries.
