Learn to wash your hands well, cough well, and keep your distance without the need for a mask.
The contagion of Coronavirus occurs like any other contagion by a virus. There must be contact between the virus and the infected person, either directly by touching an infected person or indirectly by receiving cough or sneeze particles or by sharing objects or surfaces, especially if they then put their hands in their mouths. eyes or other areas where the virus can enter the body.
As in most viruses there are different risk factors, including age and physical condition of the person, so normally, if you are a person out of risk it will be like another flu .
What symptoms does this infection have?
The most common symptoms can be confused with the symptoms of the flu , so it is best to call the 061 medical assistance numbers and find out, since if it is a normal flu it can also be dangerous. The symptoms of covid-19 are usually:
- Cough
- Fever
- Feeling short of breath
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
Note that mucus is NOT common . As we have said before, these symptoms are usually mild and, in principle, it will only be dangerous and can be aggravated if it is a person who suffers from some disease or is elderly. In that case it can cause pneumonia , very severe difficulty breathing or kidney failure .
How is it transmitted?
Coronavirus transmission occurs through close contact with respiratory secretions that are generated by coughing or sneezing .
The virus is not likely to be transmitted through the air if you have distances greater than one to two meters, so the masks are useless if you are a person without infection. In the case of being ill, a mask should be used only to avoid infecting others .
What steps can I take to avoid getting it?
As in any disease there are measures to follow in order not to get infected, most are frequent and constant hygiene.
Measures.
The generic measures are:
- Wash your hands well frequently with soap and water or alcoholic solutions , especially if you come into direct contact with sick people or the environment.
- You should cover your mouth and nose with a bent elbow or a tissue when sneezing or coughing, thereby preventing the virus from spreading.
- A distance of approximately one meter should be maintained with people with symptoms of respiratory infection such as coughing or sneezing. By keeping our distance we avoid everything, we should not use masks unnecessarily.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth as much as possible. Hands help make transmission easier.
- Avoid places with crowds of people, supermarkets, places that are very closed and usually have a lot of contact with many people.
