Спастись от коронавируса. Оригинальный текст + перевод на русский язык. Джеймс Вилсон
YOURSELF
HOW TO WEAR A MEDICAL MASK CORRECTLY?
1. Carefully cover your nose and mouth with the mask and secure it to reduce the gap between your face and the mask.
2. Do not touch the mask during use. After touching the used mask, for example, to remove it, wash your hands.
3. After the mask becomes wet or dirty, put on a new clean and dry mask.
4. Do not reuse disposable masks. They should be discarded after each use and disposed of immediately after removal.
MEDICAL MASK
WHAT CAN I DO AT HOME?
Tell the children about the prevention of coronavirus.
Explain to children how germs spread and why good hand and face hygiene is important.
Make sure that everyone in the family has their own towel, and remind them not to share toothbrushes or other personal hygiene items.
Ventilate the room frequently. Treat the room with ultraviolet light.
IS IT POSSIBLE TO CURE THE NEW CORONAVIRUS?
Yes, of course.
However, there is no specific antiviral drug for the new coronavirus – just as there is no specific treatment for most other respiratory viruses that cause colds.
Viral pneumonia, the main and most dangerous complication of a coronavirus infection, cannot be treated with antibiotics.
In the case of pneumonia, treatment is aimed at maintaining lung function.
WHO IS AT RISK?
People of all ages are at risk of Contracting the virus.
The Wuhan health Commission said in a statement that the age of the 60 most recent cases is between 15 and 88 years old.
However, as with most other viral respiratory diseases, children and people over 65 years of age, people with weakened immune systems are at risk of severe disease.
WHO IS AT RISK
IS THERE A VACCINE FOR THE NEW CORONAVIRUS?
Currently, there is no such vaccine, but a number of countries, including the United States of America, are developing a vaccine.
VACCINE FOR THE NEW CORONAVIRUS
WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A CORONAVIRUS AND A FLU VIRUS?
A coronavirus and a flu virus may have similar symptoms, but they are genetically completely different.
Flu viruses multiply very quickly – symptoms appear two to three days after infection, and the coronavirus takes up to 14 days to do this.
A coronavirus and a flu virus may have similar symptoms
HOW DO I DETERMINE IF I HAVE A CORONAVIRUS?
Timely diagnosis is one of the most important measures when there is a threat of the emergence and spread of a new coronavirus in the United States.
Scientific organizations have developed two versions of diagnostic kits for determining the presence of the virus in the human body in less than 5 days from the moment of information about the structure of the genes of the new coronavirus.
The kits are based on a molecular genetic research method called polymerase chain reaction.
Using this method gives test systems significant advantages.
The first is high sensitivity – using the developed test systems, it is possible to detect single copies of viruses.
Second – to diagnose the disease, there is no need to take blood, it is enough to take a sample from the nasopharynx with a cotton swab.
The third is the result of the analysis can be received in 2—4 hours.
The third is the result of the analysis can be received in 2—4 hours.
Countering and preventing Coronavirus infection
RULE 1. WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WITH SOAP AND WATER
Wash 2 times a day with soap. Wash your nose with salt water or ethyl alcohol.
Clean and disinfect surfaces using household detergents.
Hand hygiene is an important measure to prevent the spread of influenza and coronavirus infection.
Wash with soap and water removes the virus. If it is not possible to wash your hands with soap, use alcohol-containing or disinfecting wipes.
Cleaning and regular disinfection of surfaces (tables, door handles, chairs, gadgets, etc.) removes viruses.
RULE 2. OBSERVE DISTANCE
Viruses are transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person by airborne droplets (when sneezing, coughing), so it is necessary to observe a distance of at least 1 meter from patients.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands.
The flu virus and coronavirus are spread through these pathways. Wear a mask or use other available protective equipment to reduce the risk of disease.
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