COVID-19: operative news from the Ministry of Health website
Today on the website of the Ministry of Health published an operational alert, with the publication of statistics and clinical guidelines for coronavirus infection COVID-19.
As of the morning of March 14, 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID -19 were registered in Ukraine. In Chernivtsi region - two cases, in Zhytomyr - one that ended in death.
In total, since the beginning of 2020, the Public Health Center has received 67 reports of suspected COVID -19 (3 cases - confirmed in the laboratory, 61 - negative, no coronavirus, 3 samples are being studied).
According to the Center at COVID -19, the CGZ laboratory tested about 500 samples.
In total, as of March 14, 2020, 145,369 cases of COVID -19 were registered in the world, of which 71,694 (49.3%) recovered. Outside China, 64,398 cases have been reported in 121 countries / territories / regions.
From March 14, 2020, in order to coordinate actions in a difficult epidemiological situation, the Center for Public Health will have an internal Operational Headquarters, which will deal exclusively with COVID -19 issues, responding to requests, collecting, processing and providing analytical opinions. will be the basis for decision-making at the national level. The Operational Headquarters included representatives of the Center, representatives of international and other organizations that will work part-time. Relevant recommendations for each of these countries at the link . As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop
Due to the spread of COVID-19 in the world, citizens of Ukraine are advised to temporarily refrain from traveling to countries or individual territories of countries most affected by the virus. In particular, to Spain, the northern regions of Italy, France, Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Iran.
, the WHO is comparing it to the flu . Both cause respiratory disease, but there are important differences between the two viruses and how they spread. This is important for public health interventions to respond to each virus. What are COVID-19 and influenza viruses similar to?
First, COVID-19 and influenza viruses have a similar clinical picture. That is, they both cause respiratory disease, which is a wide range of diseases from asymptomatic or mild to severe illness and death.
Secondly, both viruses are transmitted by contact, droplets and fomites. As a result, the same public health measures as hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette (coughing at the elbow or disposable napkin) are important actions that can all prevent infection.
Read about the differences and symptoms at the link .
IMPORTANTLY!!! To prevent the disease, you should follow the standard recommendations:
1. Wash your hands often or treat with disinfectants;
2. When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a paper towel;
3. Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough;
3. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, see a doctor as soon as possible and tell him your previous travel history;
4. Do not consume raw or undercooked products of animal origin;
WHO recommendations for the public and the professional community
Take care of yourself and be healthy!
As of the morning of March 14, 3 laboratory-confirmed cases of COVID -19 were registered in Ukraine. In Chernivtsi region - two cases, in Zhytomyr - one that ended in death.
In total, since the beginning of 2020, the Public Health Center has received 67 reports of suspected COVID -19 (3 cases - confirmed in the laboratory, 61 - negative, no coronavirus, 3 samples are being studied).
According to the Center at COVID -19, the CGZ laboratory tested about 500 samples.
In total, as of March 14, 2020, 145,369 cases of COVID -19 were registered in the world, of which 71,694 (49.3%) recovered. Outside China, 64,398 cases have been reported in 121 countries / territories / regions.
From March 14, 2020, in order to coordinate actions in a difficult epidemiological situation, the Center for Public Health will have an internal Operational Headquarters, which will deal exclusively with COVID -19 issues, responding to requests, collecting, processing and providing analytical opinions. will be the basis for decision-making at the national level. The Operational Headquarters included representatives of the Center, representatives of international and other organizations that will work part-time. Relevant recommendations for each of these countries at the link . As the COVID-19 outbreak continues to develop
Due to the spread of COVID-19 in the world, citizens of Ukraine are advised to temporarily refrain from traveling to countries or individual territories of countries most affected by the virus. In particular, to Spain, the northern regions of Italy, France, Vietnam, the Republic of Korea, Japan, Iran.
, the WHO is comparing it to the flu . Both cause respiratory disease, but there are important differences between the two viruses and how they spread. This is important for public health interventions to respond to each virus. What are COVID-19 and influenza viruses similar to?
First, COVID-19 and influenza viruses have a similar clinical picture. That is, they both cause respiratory disease, which is a wide range of diseases from asymptomatic or mild to severe illness and death.
Secondly, both viruses are transmitted by contact, droplets and fomites. As a result, the same public health measures as hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette (coughing at the elbow or disposable napkin) are important actions that can all prevent infection.
Read about the differences and symptoms at the link .
IMPORTANTLY!!! To prevent the disease, you should follow the standard recommendations:
1. Wash your hands often or treat with disinfectants;
2. When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a paper towel;
3. Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough;
3. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, see a doctor as soon as possible and tell him your previous travel history;
4. Do not consume raw or undercooked products of animal origin;
WHO recommendations for the public and the professional community
Take care of yourself and be healthy!