Coronavirus from China is already in Poland! The first case of the coronavirus was confirmed by the Minister of He alth. The infected patient lives in Zielona Góra and, as Łukasz Szumowski assures, feels good. The next patients live, among others in Warsaw, Szczecin, Wrocław and Ostróda.
Contents:
- What are the symptoms of the coronavirus from China?
- How can you catch the coronavirus from China?
- For whom is the Chinese coronavirus dangerous?
- What to do if you suspect you have an infection?
- How to prevent infection with the coronavirus from China?
Currently in Poland there are over a hundred confirmed cases of infection with the coronavirus from China (its name is SARS-CoV-2).
The Minister of He alth announced that the first sick patient recently returned from Germany. When he felt unwell, he called his family doctor, who, based on an interview, recommended that the patient contact the Sanitary Inspectorate. A special ambulance was sent for the patient to transport the infected, which took him to the infectious diseases ward of the hospital in Zielona Góra.
According to the minister, the patient does not belong to the risk group, which means he is not elderly. He's fine now. All persons who had contact with the patient were quarantined.
Recently, the first cases of infection have also been confirmed in the neighboring countries of Poland: Lithuania, Ukraine and Belarus. The coronavirus from China has also been present in Germany for some time. Among European countries, most cases - so far - have been recorded in Italy.
What are the symptoms of the coronavirus from China?
The Wuhan coronavirus infection (the official name of the disease is COVID-19) gives symptoms similar to those of the flu: mainly fever, cough, general muscle weakness and aches, as well as a feeling of breathlessness.
How can you catch the coronavirus from China?
The virus from China is transmitted by airborne droplets. This means that you can become infected with it both through direct contact with an infected person and with objects on which the virus has settled (it can survive up to several days). However, there is no risk that the virus is on parcels from China.
For whom is the Chinese coronavirus dangerous?
As shown by the so-far statistics of the diseaseand deaths, mainly adults suffer. Coronavirus from China is most dangerous for the elderly or people with reduced immunity, suffering from chronic diseases (including heart disease).
COVID-19 mortality rates show that the infection is most dangerous for people over the age of 70. Severe course of the disease occurs in about 20 percent. infected, while deaths occur in 2-3 percent. people. In most cases, patients recover within two weeks (when the course of the disease is mild), and in more severe cases, within 3-6 weeks.
What to do if you suspect you have an infection?
People who suspect they may have the coronavirus because they have returned from epidemic areas (e.g. from China or Italy) or have had contact with someone who has been found infected should call the nearest sanitary and epidemiological station or contact the nearest hospital for infectious diseases. However, it is forbidden to go to the HED, overnight medical assistance or to the family doctor.
Telephone assistance to people who suspect infection with SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus is also provided by consultants on the free NFZ hotline.
In the diagnosis of SARS-CoV-2, the medical interview is the most important, during which the doctor will ask about the symptoms of COVID-19 and whether the patient has recently stayed in the areas affected by the epidemic. People who have returned from the epidemic area and have symptoms of infection are additionally tested for coronavirus.
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How to prevent infection with the coronavirus from China?
The risk of infection can be reduced by applying good hygiene. The World He alth Organization recommends that you wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, and wipe them with an antibacterial disinfectant. When coughing or sneezing, you should cover your mouth with your elbow, and after blowing your nose, the handkerchief should be immediately thrown into a closed bin. The WHO also recommends that you avoid contact with people who are coughing, sneezing or having other symptoms of infection. On the other hand, masks are not effective: WHO currently recommends wearing them only when there are clear symptoms of infection or when caring for someone infected with the virus, but only as an additional preventive measure.
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