Everything you need to know about the Coronavirus

He is currently a public health problem in our country, and since MAPFRE We remember that the indications established by official bodies about the disease, its symptoms and the action protocols in case of suspected infection by covid-19.

The Ministry of Health offers all the updated information at this link, which is constantly being reviewed and updated based on the latest news.

Frequently asked questions about coronavirus

To clear up any doubts about all those issues that are arising around the disease, MAPFRE recommends following the instructions of the and the Ministry of Health. These are some of the Frequently asked questions:

What is the new Coronavirus SARS-COV-2?

Coronaviruses are a broad family of virus that normally affect only animals, but some of them have the ability to be transmitted to people as well. The covid-19 it is the most recently discovered infectious disease caused by the coronavirus.

Both the new virus and the disease were unknown before the outbreak broke out in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

What are the main symptoms of covid-19?

The most common symptoms are fever, cough, and feeling short of breath and in some cases, these may also be accompanied by diarrhea and abdominal pain. They are usually mild and appear gradually. It may be the case that some people are infected, but do not develop any symptoms and are not unwell.

It is important to know that most people (about 80%) they are recovering of the disease without the need for any special treatment. About 1 in 6 who contract covid-19 develop a serious illness and have difficulty breathing, and only in those more serious cases, the infection can cause pneumonia, kidney failure, and even death.

The most serious cases generally occur in people of advanced age or suffering from some other pathology, such as, for example, heart, lung or immunity problems.

How can you get the infection?

A person can get covid-19 from contact with another That this virus infected. The disease can spread from Person to person through the droplets coming from the nose or mouth that get fired when someone infected cough or exhale. These droplets fall on the objects and surfaces that surround us, so that if we touch them we could contract covid-19 if it is put into contact with the eyes, nose, or mouth.

It is important to stay above 1 meter away of a person who is ill. WHO is reviewing ongoing investigations into the ways covid-19 is spreading and will continue to report updated results.

Is there a treatment for the coronavirus?

There is no specific treatment, but some are being used antiviral that have shown some efficacy in recent studies. However, there are treatments for control your symptoms. Being an infection caused by viruses, the antibiotics should NOT be used as a means of prevention or treatment.

Should I wear a mask to protect myself from the new coronavirus?

The general healthy population no you need to wear masks. The health professionals will indicate the use of masks in those situations in which it is considered necessary. Remember that improper use can contribute to a shortage of masks in those situations for which they are indicated.

What can I do to protect myself from the new coronavirus and prevent the spread of the disease?

It is important that we follow the protocol indicated by the Ministry of Health:

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Avoid touching our eyes, nose and mouth, since the hands facilitate its transmission.
• To the cough or sneeze, must cover our mouth and nose with a bent elbow or with a tissue
• In case of respiratory symptoms, must avoid close contact with other people.

There is no need to take special precautions with animals in Spain, or with food, to avoid this infection.

What should I do if I suspect a covid-19 infection?

In case we are unwell, we must stay home. If there is fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, we must contact 900 100 112 by phone to receive the appropriate instructions.

How to explain to children what the coronavirus is?

It is important that they understand that the coronavirus is a new virus that was discovered in China in December 2019 and that can be recognized by symptoms such as cough, fever and feeling of shortness of breath when breathing. Normally these symptoms are usually mild, there is no reason to be scared.

For this, the Ministry of Health explains how to approach the issue with children.

All the measures are simple, but it is important that children take it seriously and are aware that with these recommendations they can protect yourself from contracting the virus and spreading it to other people. Just throw a simple message, calm, but responsibility and that we all do our part to help out.

Travel tips

Travel to risk areas is not recommended unless strictly necessary.

If you have already been in a risk area and during the 14 days after your stay you have symptoms of:

• Fever
• Cough
• Feeling short of breath

You must contact or contact 900 100 112 (Unique number of assistance to citizenship).

Recommendations for home isolation in mild cases of coronavirus

The mild cases of coronavirus They can receive home care, as long as they do not suffer from other diseases and do not live with people with risk factors. In addition, to carry out the home isolationThey must have a room inside the house where they can completely isolate themselves from the rest of the inhabitants.

To facilitate the work of those who must live with people infected by the virus, he has published a document in which he offers some recommendations to avoid contagion. Here, you will find the action protocol To guarantee the safety of the patient and that of the rest of the inhabitants of the house:

What do I do if I have been with someone with coronavirus symptoms?

The Ministry of Health recommends following the following indications:

The new App of the Community of Madrid to detect the coronavirus

The Community of Madrid has just launched one to facilitate examine citizens and their possible ailments from their homes.

In this way, anyone can access and consult questionnaires in which the coronavirus symptoms and the possible ailments they might have and will allow better organization of health resources to achieve a more agile and effective response in each particular case.

The App is already available for iOS and Android systems and also exists in the format, offering the same services.

Parallel to these grants, Madrid residents continue to have at their disposal 24 hours a day the telephone number of and information on coronavirus: 900 102 112. For both services, the Community of Madrid calls for their responsible use.

WHO enables a WhatsApp chat to answer questions about covid-19

The World Health Organization has launched a chat through the WhatsApp application whose purpose is to keep all its users informed about the status of the Coronavirus with real-time data and to resolve any possible doubts they may have about the pandemic.

This chat has an anitbulos section to filter unconfirmed news and is available in several languages, including Spanish.

To be able to use this channel, you just have to follow the following steps:

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