WHAT IS A NEW CORONAVIRUS?
The new Coronavirus is a virus that infects the respiratory tract.
HOW DOES THE NEW CORONAVIRUS TRANSMITTED?
Droplets emitted by the patients by coughing or sneezing are scattered. Later, these droplets can be transmitted by contact with the mouth, nose and eyes.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF NEW CORONAVIRUS?
The most common symptoms are fever, cough and respiratory distress.
In severe cases, pneumonia, severe respiratory failure, kidney failure, and death may occur.
The incubation period of the new Coronavirus is 2 to 14 days.
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE TO PROTECT?
During coughing or sneezing, the mouth and nose should be covered with a disposable tissue, if there is no tissue, the inside of the elbow should be used.
Handshaking and hugging should be avoided.
Avoid crowded environments as much as possible.
Mouth, nose and eyes should not be touched with dirty hands.
Hand hygiene should be given importance.
Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and alcohol-containing hand antiseptic should be used in the absence of soap and water.
Handshaking and hugging should be avoided.
Avoid crowded environments as much as possible.
Mouth, nose and eyes should not be touched with dirty hands. (bunları yazmıştım zaten wordde.)
WHAT SHOULD BE DONE IF IT HAS SYMPTOMS?
If you come from one of the countries with infection in the last 14 days, wear a surgical mask and apply to the nearest health institution
If you are coughing, have a fever, and have difficulty breathing, wear a surgical mask and go to the nearest healthcare facility.
Always wear your mask when you are in the same room with a person who is recommended isolation at home.
If you come from one of the countries with infection in the last 14 days, wear a surgical mask and apply to the nearest health institution (bunu da yazmıştım wordde eklenmemiş)
Be sure to wear your mask when you are in the same room with a person recommended isolation at home.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How is it diagnosed?
Molecular tests required to detect the new Coronavirus are available in our country.
They work in the laboratories of the General Directorate of Public Health.
Is there a medicine to prevent or treat?
Currently, there is no known specific treatment for the disease.
Necessary supportive treatment is applied according to the general condition of the patient.
Is it treated with antibiotics?
Antibiotics are not used to prevent or treat infections caused by viruses.
Is there a vaccine?
There is no vaccine developed for the new Coronavirus yet.
However, vaccine development studies and treatment studies continue.
Who is more affected?
In line with the data obtained, the risk of infection in the elderly and those with chronic diseases is high.
Can pets kept at home transmit the new coronavirus?
Pets such as cats / dogs that are kept at home are not expected to be infected with the New Coronavirus.
Hands should always be washed with soap and water after contact with pets. Thus, protection against diseases that can be transmitted from animals will be provided.
Will rinsing the nose with saline help prevent new coronavirus infection?
No. There is no evidence that washing the nose with saline protects people against New Coronavirus infection.
New Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19)
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