Prevention measures for coronavirus infection 2019-NCOV

Coronavirus 2019-NCOV is an acute viral disease with a predominant lesion of the upper respiratory tract, transmitted from person to person by airborne droplets through micro-droplets of respiratory secretions that they are formed when infected people speak, sneeze, or cough.

With air, these drops can get to the surface of the mucous membrane of the upper respiratory tract of healthy people who are near an infected person. Also, infection can occur as a result of direct contact with or indirect contact of a healthy person with the respiratory secretions of an infected person.

Recommended personal safety measures prevention measures:

• treat / wash your hands using alcohol-based antiseptics or soap and water, especially carefully before eating;
• when coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with the back of your hand, elbow, or napkin, immediately throw away the used napkin and wash your hands;
• use medical masks to protect the respiratory system, as well as at the first signs of respiratory infection. infections;
• avoid close contact with people who show signs of fever and cough;
• the consumption of raw or insufficiently prepared animal products should be avoided origin. It is necessary to handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care to avoid cross-contamination with untreated products in accordance with good safety practices food safety;
• when visiting markets, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and with surfaces, who have come into contact with animals;
• use irrigation of the nasal mucosa with isotonic sodium chloride solution, the use of barrier sprays;
• plan trips to other localities and countries, taking into account the epidemiological situation;
• if you have a fever/fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and report it. the history of their movements to the medical institution.

Take care of yourself and be healthy!

Source: Coronavirus