Covid-19.

Gian Carlo Pérez.

Decimo.
 General
information.
• Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent 2019
coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
• The best way to prevent the disease is to
avoid exposure to this virus.
• The virus is believed to spread mainly from
person to person.
• Among people who have close contact with
each other (within about 6 feet of each other).
• Through respiratory droplets that are
produced when an infected person coughs or
sneezes.
• These droplets can reach the mouth or nose
of people who are nearby or possibly enter
the lungs when breathing.
 Caution.
• Clean your hands frequently:
Wash your hands frequently with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds, especially
after you've been in a public place, or after
blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid close contact:
Avoid close contact with people who are
sick.
Keep a distance between yourself and others
if COVID-19 is spreading in your
community.
 Caution.
• Stay home if you are sick:
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical
care.
• Cover your mouth when you cough and sneeze
Cover your mouth and nose with a disposable
tissue when you cough or sneeze, or use the inside
of your elbow.
Throw away any used tissue you have thrown in
the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and
water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are
not readily available, clean your hands with a
hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
 Caution.
• Wear a mask if you are sick:
• If you are sick: You should wear a mask
when you are around other people (eg,
sharing a room or a vehicle) and before
entering a healthcare provider's office. If
you are unable to wear a mask (for example,
because it makes it difficult for you to
breathe), you should do everything possible
to cover your nose and mouth when
coughing and sneezing, and caregivers
should put on a mask if they enter your
room. Know what to do if you get sick.
• If you are NOT sick: You do not need to
wear a mask unless you are caring for
someone who is sick (and cannot wear one).
Masks may become scarce and should be
reserved for caregivers.
 Caution.
• Clean and disinfect:
Clean and disinfect surfaces that are
touched frequently every day. This
includes tables, door handles, light
switches, counters, railings, desks,
telephones, keyboards, toilets,
faucets, sinks, and dishwashers.
If surfaces are dirty, clean them: use
soap and water or detergent before
disinfecting.