Since December 2019, cases of unexplained pneumonia have been found in some hospitals in Wuhan, and after comprehensive research and evaluation by national, provincial and municipal expert groups, a preliminary diagnosis of new coronavirus pneumonia has been made. The incubation period of this virus is currently up to 12 days. Infection with the virus can result in fever, malaise, respiratory symptoms mainly dry cough, and gradually respiratory difficulties, most patients have a good prognosis, and severe cases can develop critical conditions such as acute distress syndrome, or even death.
The source of this outbreak is still unclear, and there is no evidence of human-to-human transmission, but the possibility of human-to-human transmission cannot be ruled out. In addition, as the New Year is approaching, everywhere is crowded with people, and it is in the crowd that the virus is spread by short-distance droplets. Therefore, for our own health, we must take precautions and go home healthy for the New Year.
Strengthening prevention – key groups to pay attention to
The elderly and infants are susceptible to viral infections and should be the focus of protection.
The elderly are more susceptible to germs in dry and cold climates because of their aging bodies, relatively low immunity, and chronic diseases such as bronchiectasis, asthma, and diabetes.
The respiratory system and immune system of infants and children are not yet well developed, and the air pollution in winter is more serious, which makes it easier for viruses to take advantage of the situation.
Wearing a mask – do you really know how to choose a mask?
Generally speaking, we use cotton masks, the material itself is not tight enough to prevent viruses, so it is not recommended to wear. We can choose to wear medical surgical masks or anti-haze masks.
If you choose a disposable mask such as a medical surgical mask, avoid touching the inside of the mask with your hands, and do not reuse it. If you choose an anti-haze mask, be sure to check the fit of the mask and your face before wearing it. After all, only a good fit can help achieve protection.
Civilized coughing – don’t let the spittle fly
When you cough or sneeze, do you habitually cover your mouth and nose with your hands? This may seem to block the spread of droplets into the air, but in fact, when the virus is attached to your hands, it is not only easy to infect yourself, but may also infect others when you touch public objects.
When we sneeze or cough, we can use tissues to cover our mouth and nose. If it is too late to prepare tissues, you can also use your elbow clothes to cover them. Because the virus is less likely to linger on dry clothes and the elbow has less chance of touching other places, it is less likely to spread the virus.
Scientific hand washing – say goodbye to bacteria and viruses
Once the winter hand washing speed suddenly accelerated, especially in public places without hot water, before the faucet response has finished washing. But in fact, this is the wrong approach, hands must be washed seriously.
Step one: palms facing each other, fingers together, rubbing each other.
The second step: palms against the back of the hands along the fingers rubbing each other, exchange.
Step 3: palms relative to each other, hands crossed fingers rubbing each other.
Step 4: bend the fingers so that the joints are rotated and rubbed in the palm of the other hand.
Step 5: hold the left thumb in the right hand and rotate and rub it.
Step 6: Place the tips of the fingers together in the palm of the other hand and rotate and rub.
Avoid crowded places – reduce the chance of infection more effectively
Crowded places are often places where viruses breed and spread. Waiting rooms, shopping malls, theaters, restaurants, and fitness facilities are all crowded places that should be avoided or direct contact with others during high influenza season.
All in all, the main thing to prevent viral pneumonia is to pay attention to personal hygiene, and secondly, to strengthen our own resistance. Therefore, we should try to wear a mask in public places, avoid contact with others, and do a good job of cleaning when we return home. Not only to prevent yourself from becoming a source of infection, but also to effectively block germs from others.