Coronavirus symptoms: What are they and how do I protect myself?
Coronavirus has spread to more than 140 countries or territories and claimed more than 5,700 lives. After starting in China, coronavirus is now spreading fast in countries like South Korea, Italy and Iran.
So, what is the disease and how does it spread? How do I protect myself?
The best thing is regular and thorough hand washing, preferably with soap and water.
Coronavirus spreads when an infected person coughs small droplets - packed with the virus - into the air. These can be breathed in, or cause an infection if you touch a surface they have landed on then your eyes, nose or mouth.
So, coughing and sneezing into tissues, not touching your face with unwashed hands, and avoiding close contact with infected people are important for limiting the spread.
Face masks do not provide effective protection, according to medical experts.
What are the coronavirus symptoms?
Coronavirus infects the lungs. The symptoms start with a fever followed by a dry cough, which can lead to breathing problems.
It takes five days on average to start showing the symptoms, scientists have said, but some people will get symptoms much later than this.
The incubation period lasts up to 14 days, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. But some researchers say it may be up to 24 days.
People will be most infectious when they have symptoms, but there have been suggestions some can spread the virus even before they are sick.
The early symptoms can easily be confused with other winter bugs including colds and flu.
Older people, and those with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure), are more likely to become severely ill. The data from China also suggests that men are at slightly higher risk of dying from the virus than women.
Treatment relies on keeping the patient's body going, including breathing support, until their immune system can fight off the virus. Work to develop a vaccine is under way.
Patients with mild symptoms - such as a new continuous cough or a high temperature above 37.8C- should self-isolate at home for at least seven days, according to the latest advice issued by Public Health England on Friday. Community teams will keep an eye on them if need be.
1. Do face masks protect from coronavirus?
2. How does the disease spread?
3.How can we limit the spread of coronavirus?
4. How can we recognise coronavirus?
5. How long does it take to start on average?
6. Who is at higher risk of dying from the virus?
7. What are people with mild symptoms recommended to do?
II. Translate into English
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III. What do they do in your area to prevent the spread of coronavirus? Is there a way out of this situation?
The head of the Russian Federation, Vladimir Putin, paid a visit to Cherepovets. At a meeting with the public, they talked about the coronavirus epidemic in China, which has already affected more than 20 thousand people. The President of the Russian Federation said that he sincerely expects Chinese specialists to cope with the outbreak. “I hope that now our Chinese friends will come out of this difficult situation that is developing (with coronavirus) with honor,” the president said. Vladimir Putin said that in Russia everyone is interested in the results of the fight against the new virus being as effective as possible and appearing as soon as possible. Domestic experts are working on a solution to this issue. And similar scientific research has been carried out in our country for decades since Soviet times on a professional level. I think that there is always a way out, even from such a difficult situation, thanks to technological progress and the latest developments of scientists
ОтветитьУдалитьthe Russian government has taken some measures
ОтветитьУдалитьRussian universities organize distance learning for students from Monday to prevent the spread of coronavirus. Russia has restricted the entry of Chinese citizens since February 20.
Arriving in Moscow from countries with major outbreaks of coronavirus infection must observe a two-week regime of self-isolation. In Moscow and Moscow Region, they introduced free attendance at schools.
Besides Russia has limited flights with France, Italy, Germany, Spain, as well as all people who visited these countries.
I think there is a way out of this situation. Infections were, are and will be.The main thing is to be patient, do not panic and observe the rules of hygiene.we have advanced medicine and I hope that in the near future the medicine for coronavirus will be worked out.
Many countries including Russia are struggling with the coronovirus problem. Russia temporarily limit air transportation to Italy,Germany, Spain,France.Canceled overseas vacation.Quarantines declared in many educational institutions at least one or two weeks.And many of them switched to distance learning.Mass meetings in premises with over 50 people are banned in Moscow.
ОтветитьУдалитьEvery day the number of cases increases.It is difficult to say that there is way out of the situation until a vaccine is developed.It is being developed in full swing because all countries are interested in this.
At the moment the main world problem is the problem of coronavirus. Of course, this problem has reached our country and we are taking certain measures to protect against this dangerous rapidly spreading threat. First, our country has closed air travel to other countries in order to minimize the number of infected people who mostly come from abroad, and secondly,strict measures have been taken within the country itself to check citizens for coronavirus, quarantine has been introduced in many places. Our scientists are also working on creating a vaccine for this terrible virus. As for the way out of this situation, there is always one. The main thing is so follow certain rules, that will help avoid this disease, that is, you need to wash your hands vert often, eat a lot of fruit,especially lemons, avoid mass gatherings of people and much more. Scientists and doctors around the world on creating a vaccine for coronavirus, I hope that soon this vaccine will be released and this terrible problem will disappear.
ОтветитьУдалитьAt the moment, in order to avoid the spread of coronavirus in Russia, the government strictly controls the entry of foreign citizens. There are amendments to the law on the status of foreign citizens that allow the deportation of those who are suspected of carrying the virus. They will be allocated special transport with medical personnel.
ОтветитьУдалитьPeople coming from China, Italy, or Spain are either interviewed and their temperature is measured, or they are left at home under observation and checked for infection, without waiting for symptoms to develop.WHO and other experts strongly recommend not transporting patients who can transmit the virus to others, except in cases where it is urgently necessary for medical reasons: this creates a threat of spreading infection.
These methods, used by the world health organization, help prevent infection among residents of Russia.
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ОтветитьУдалитьAs far as I know, the latest actions of the government are as follows: Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin said that Russia will expand the opportunities for citizens to be tested for coronavirus even in the absence of symptoms.In in addition, Mishustin said that he gave instructions to « create opportunities for such a survey at airports, railway and bus stations.»»
ОтветитьУдалитьRussia has also taken the decision to close the border with Belarus. Earlier, similar measures were taken against the European Union, Norway, Switzerland, China, South Korea and Iran. The government has suspended the entry of foreigners across the border with Poland, Norway and closed railway connections with Latvia, Moldova, Ukraine, the Czech Republic, France, Germany, Italy and Mongolia.
I think all the measures taken are correct. However, in my opinion, the attitude of the population to the virus is not serious enough, and as a result, the solution of the problem may be delayed. The situation in our country is quite good, considering that we have such a long border with China. The main thing is to take the necessary precautions.
The Russian Federation has established a Coordinating Council to combat the epidemic, which is headed by Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin. The state Council's working group on fighting coronavirus is headed by Moscow mayor Sergei Sobyanin. In the Russian Security Council, the first Deputy Chairman of the security Council, Dmitry Medvedev, is responsible for fighting the epidemic.
ОтветитьУдалитьAn anti-crisis plan has also been developed to support citizens and the economy in the context of a coronavirus pandemic.
Because of the coronavirus, musicians Valery Leontiev, Valeria and other domestic stars cancel concerts, TV host Dmitry Shepelev shaved off his beard to reduce the risk of transmitting the virus, and the popular program "Let them talk" is filmed without an audience.
Because of the threat of an epidemic, Muscovites stock up on macaroni and buckwheat, as well as toilet paper. Despite the excitement that sometimes occurs, there are enough goods and products — retail chains have prepared for the increased demand in advance.
There is always a way out .
ОтветитьУдалитьHumanity has already experienced many dangerous diseases such as "Spanish fever", Ebola, Smallpox and so on. It will definitely survive this disease . Currently, people are being treated for coronavirus ,and unfortunately at the moment there are many other diseases that take more lives ,and they can not cope with scientists.
Now about the good things .
*Russian scientists have created a rapid test that detects the coronavirus in 15 minutes.a sample of the device may be submitted this fall.As specified in the NTI, if I'm not mistaken, the analysis requires a smear from the nasal or pharyngeal mucosa.
*The government:
- has ordered to stock up on medicines
- use medical masks to prevent infection
- make sure that there is no increase in drug prices
*Most Universities and Schools are being closed for quarantine.
*Мass events are banned, and tourist trips between Russia and China have been suspended.
Let's hope that soon we will remember the coronovirus as a small misunderstanding that has stirred up the whole world .
Health to all patients and do not forget about personal hygiene .
The Russian authorities have taken the best possible measures to stop the spread of coronavirus and protect the country's inhabitants. Visa-free travel of Chinese tourists to Russia is temporarily suspended. In Russia, the main thing now is to minimize the risks of new people coming to the country with the virus, to identify all infected as early as possible, isolate them from the healthy and provide them with all the necessary medical care for the sick. That is how the government is acting now.
ОтветитьУдалить"The main thing now is to minimize the risk of the spread of a new virus throughout Russia. Rospotrebnadzor emphasizes that all measures taken for this are justified"