The news about the raging "Chinese" coronavirus has not heard today except perhaps lazy. Of course, the causative agent of pneumonia is still far away, but for how long? Judging by the news feeds, there are more and more cases. And the worst thing is that people die and die. Let's not wait passively, but take the necessary measures. What kind? Let's figure it out.
So, coronavirus is a serious matter, causing serious diseases (pneumonia, in particular) with dire consequences. It is dangerous for people, very dangerous! Moreover, the virus itself can mutate and, most importantly, be transmitted by airborne droplets from person to person. And it is especially scary in this situation for children and the elderly, as well as for those who have weakened immunity.
The main symptoms of the action of the coronavirus are similar to the signs of infection with SARS, influenza:
- heat;
- chills and bone aches;
- shortness of breath, other difficulty breathing;
- dry, hysterical cough;
- headache;
- runny nose.
In addition, nausea and vomiting may be symptoms that resemble intestinal flu.
If you find one or several of the above symptoms in yourself or a loved one, you should immediately seek medical help.
What to do to avoid getting infected?
First of all, wash your hands with soap and water. When this is not possible, any wet alcohol-based hygiene products should be used. They all kill / wash the infection off the hands.
Avoid crowded places. During such a period, it is better to refuse to attend any public events. Also, do not contact those who have already been infected (and not necessarily the "Chinese" virus).
Eat foods only after cooking. And only properly cooked meat and eggs.
And, finally, exclude contact with wild (and, just in case, with other people's pets) animals. It has been proven that they carry this very coronavirus.
Of course, the advice given above applies primarily to those who are in China on a business trip or for tourist purposes. However, for the sake of precaution, they are best observed by everyone.
And, by the way, it would be more correct to refrain from orders in Chinese online stores for a while. There is a version (and it is not unfounded) that the virus can be transmitted through parcels, that's just The virus "lives" in the external environment for a very short time, so it can only be suspicious "Express Mail".
So we will be vigilant, thinking about our health. After all, we have one.
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