What is coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that cause diseases such as: from mild to severe illness such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome. SARS).
Where does the virus coronary come from?
The coronavirus is transmitted to animals and some coronaviruses have the ability to transmit from animals to humans. It has already been proven that the coronavirus, known as 2019 -nCoV, is also transmitted from person to person. The virus has not been identified in humans before, and early investigations in China have not yet determined the source of the epidemic; so we are dealing with an unusual and unexpected situation.
What are the symptoms of a person infected with coronavirus?
Symptoms depend on the virus, but common signs include respiratory symptoms: fever, cough, shortness of breath, fever, and difficulty breathing. In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, severe acute respiratory syndrome, kidney failure, and even death.
How can I protect myself from the virus?
The coronavirus causes typical respiratory symptoms, so they are recommended:
? basic hand hygiene measures, such as washing hands with soap and water;
? respiratory hygiene, such as when sneezing, use elbow or handkerchief;
? avoiding close contact with any person who exhibits symptoms of respiratory illness, such as cough or sneezing;
? avoiding unnecessary contact with live animals or their products and hand washing after touching them;
? the application of food hygiene practices. Make sure the meat is cooked well before consuming.
Is there a vaccine for this new type of coronavirus?
When a disease is new, there is no vaccine for it and it may take several years until a new vaccine is produced.
Is there treatment for coronavirus?
There is currently no specific treatment for diseases caused by coronavirus. However, many of the symptoms can be treated depending on the patient's clinical condition.
What precautions should be taken to prevent Coronavirus?
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or clean them by rubbing them with alcohol based cleaners.
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with an elbow socket or a handkerchief. Pour the paper scarf into the trash can immediately and then wash your hands.
- Avoid close contact with anyone with a fever and cough.
- Check with your doctor if you have a cough, fever or difficulty breathing and report travel history if you have traveled recently.
- Avoid contact with live animal markets in areas with coronavirus and prevent unprotected contact with live animals or surfaces that have been in contact with animals.
- Avoid consumption of raw or cooked meat products. Meat, raw milk or animal organs should be treated with care, using protective means to avoid contamination.
- Travelers who have had contacts with confirmed cases or direct exposure to a potential source of infection should be placed on medical observation. High-risk contacts should avoid trips for the incubation period of up to 14 days.
What about trips, what to do?
- Avoid close contact with people who have cough and fever.
- Wash your hands as often as possible with alcohol or soap towels.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
How is the risk presented for Albania?
Based on the current information on the international situation, as well as the lack of direct airlines with China, the travel of our citizens there and vice versa, the risk of the virus spreading to Albania remains low - as EU countries have moderated it. However, this risk should be reviewed within 10 days.
Where should we call if we have symptoms such as fever, fever, cough and difficulty breathing?
In case of the above symptoms, call National Emergency Call 127 immediately.
Source: Ministry of Health & World Health Organization
