Coronavirus infection occurs like any other virus infection. There must be contact between the virus and the infected person, whether straight by touching an infected person or indirect by receiving particles from coughs or sneezes or by sharing objects or surfaces, especially if they then put their hands to their mouth, eyes or other areas through which the virus can enter the body.
As with most viruses, there are different risk factors, including age and the physical condition where the person is, so normally, if you are a person who is not at risk it will be like one more flu.
What symptoms does this infection have?
The most common symptoms can be confused with flu symptoms, so it is best to call the medical assistance telephone numbers 061 and clear up any doubts, since if it is a normal flu it can also be dangerous. The symptoms of covid-19 They usually are:
- Cough
- Fever
- Feeling short of breath
- Diarrhea
- Abdominal pain
Note that it is NOT usual for there to be mucus. As we have said before, these symptoms are usually mild and, in principle, it will only be dangerous and can become worse if it is a person who suffers from an illness or is elderly. In that case it can cause pneumonia, very serious difficulty to breathe or a kidney failure.
How is it transmitted?
The transmission of Coronavirus It occurs through close contact with respiratory secretions that They are generated by coughing or sneezing.
The virus not likely to be airborne if there are distances greater than one to two meters, so the masks they are useless if you are a person without infection. If you are sick, you must wear a mask just to avoid infecting others.
What measures can I take to avoid getting infected?
As with any disease, there are measures to follow to avoid becoming infected, most of them involve frequent and constant hygiene.
Measures.
The generic measures are:
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water either 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 disposable tissue when sneezing or coughing, this will prevent 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. The hands help make transmission easier.
- Avoid places with crowds of people, supermarkets, very closed places where you tend to have a lot of contact with many people.