Coronavirus
Coronavirus
What can we do about it?
The symptoms of the new coronavirus look a lot like a flu and its symptoms go from mild to moderate, but it can become severe, developing in the person, a lot of difficulty to breathe and pneumonia, according to the evolution of the virus.
What symptoms are an alert to pay attention and seek medical help:
- Pain throughout the body
- Nasal congestion
- Fever
- Cough
- Coriza
- Sore throat
- Phlegm
In addition to the symptoms above, it is important to know that if you have travelled to other countries or even in your own country where there have been suspected or confirmed cases of infection in the past 14 days
or
if you have been in contact with someone who has the suspicion or the confirmation of infection, you should immediately:
- Seek medical attention
- Wear protective mask and gloves
- Maintain maximum hygiene and take all precautions established by WHO (World Health Organization).
If there is any doubt about being infected or not, seek medical advice even so, because the virus is not always severely manisfestrated, but can infect someone more severely.
Is there already a specific treatment?
There is NO specific treatment. Medical advice is to drink plenty of water, rest and depending on the case, use medication to treat some symptoms such as:
Fever and pain , with the use of antipyretics and analgesics
Use a humidifier or inhaler to relieve cough and sore throat
Is there a cure for Coronavirus yet?
There is NO vaccine against this virus, so..:
Take every precaution and care not to catch this virus or infect someone
How is the virus transmitted?
- Cough
- sneeze
- Droplets of saliva
- Greetings like kisses, hugs or handshake
How is it diagnosed if the person is contaminated?
A collection of the patient's saliva is made where the most accurate diagnosis is given.
How is it possible to protect yourself from the new coronavirus?
- By always washing your hands with water and soap for at least 20 seconds or sanitizing them with 70% alcohol gel
- Avoiding agglomerations
- Covering the mouth with a tissue when sneezing or coughing
- Avoiding contact with other people if you are ill or have any of the symptoms mentioned above
- Avoiding touching eyes, mouths and nose without first sanitizing the hands.
Can I travel if I take these precautions?
The best option is that you DO NOT travel but if it is an unavoidable trip, redouble your attention to hygiene care and also inform yourself about the care and guidance of the country you are visiting.
When returning it is extremely important that you:
- Stay in isolation for 14 days (which is how long it takes for the virus to manifest itself)
- Distance yourself from family members, avoiding direct contact so as not to put them at risk
- Hygienize your hands quite often
- Cover your mouth with a tissue or paper when sneezing or coughing
Is there any danger to pregnant women?
Care is the same for moms!
- Avoid agglomerations
- Avoid contact with sick people
- Hygienize your hands
- For breastfeeding mothers, the use of protective masks and good hand hygiene is oriented.