Be alert, but not alarmed because of COVID-19
Given the global situation created by the COVID-19 coronavirus and after the first positive cases in Spain, we must be informed and know the relevant preventive measures without incurring alarmism. He Ministry of Health, Consumption and Social Welfare It is in permanent contact with international organizations:World Health Organization and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC), to assess risks and coordinate response measures.
Furthermore, the Ministry includes on its web portal constant updates of data of interest as well as preventive tips, frequently asked questions y denials of fake news which you can find out by clicking on the links that we make available to you. Here we will summarize some of them:
- Maintaining good general hygiene is key. You must wash your hands frequently, both to avoid this virus and other more common ones, for example, the flu.
- Avoid touching your nose or mouth. If you sneeze, cover your mouth and nose with the inside of your elbow. It is also important to dispose of tissues once used.
- Monitor our symptoms. The most common are fever, cough, and feeling short of breath. In some cases there may also be digestive symptoms such as diarrhea and abdominal pain.
- Take precautions if we have been in risk areas. We must lead a normal life but be aware of our state of health. If symptoms such as those described above occur, we must remain at our home or accommodation and contact 112 by telephone.
Spain has sufficient containment mechanisms, which include clinical protocols, a coordinated healthcare and public health network, and sufficient capacity for the diagnosis and treatment of cases.
We suggest all readers stay informed through official channels, for example by consulting the social media profiles of Fraternidad-Muprespa (Twitter and Facebook), in which we disseminate the information of interest provided by the Ministry of Health.
