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Materia: ingles

Medidas para el cuidado o prevenció n

PROFESOR ALUMNO

ALBA ROMERO DIEGO SABADIEGO

R=Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that was discovered in the 1960s but whose origin is still
unknown. Its different types cause different illnesses, from a cold to a severe respiratory syndrome
(a severe form of pneumonia).

Most coronaviruses are not dangerous and can be treated effectively. In fact, most people get a
coronavirus at some point in their lives, usually during childhood. Although they are more
frequent in autumn or winter, they can be purchased at any time of the year.

The coronavirus owes its name to the appearance it presents, since it is very similar to a crown or
halo. It is a type of virus present in both humans and animals.

Three major epidemic outbreaks caused by coronaviruses have been described in recent years:

SARS-CoV: Acute and severe respiratory syndrome (SARS, also known as SARS and SARS) began in
China in November 2002, affecting more than 8,000 people in 37 countries and causing more than
700 deaths. SARS-Cov mortality has been estimated at approximately 10%.

MERS-Cov: The coronavirus causing Middle East respiratory syndrome (MERS) was first detected in
2012 in Saudi Arabia. As of October 2019, more than 2,400 cases of infection have been reported
in different countries, with more than 800 deaths. The case fatality is therefore 35%.

COVID-19: In late December 2019, the first cases of a new coronavirus were reported in the city of
Wuhan (China). Since then the drip of new infected by the SARS-CoV-2 virus (initially called
2019nCoV), which causes COVID-19, has been continuous and its transmission from person to
person has accelerated. Wuhan's reported cases of pneumonia already far exceed those of the
SARS epidemic, but the case fatality rate is lower.
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Know how it spreads

.Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent 2019 coronavirus

. The best way to prevent the disease is to avoid exposure to

. The virus is believed to spread mainly from person to person.

.Among people who have close contact with each other (within about 6 feet).

. 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.

Take steps to protect yourself

.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.

. If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub until you feel dry.

.Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with your unwashed hands.

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

Take steps to protect others

Stay home if you are sick

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.

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.

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.

Resume
Patient survival will depend on the type of coronavirus contracted:

. Cold coronaviruses have very high recovery rates and practically all those affected manage to
overcome the virus within a few days.

. SARS coronaviruses are also exceeded in most cases, although between 9 and 12 percent of cases
cause the death of the patient. Young patients have a longer life expectancy, as they tend to have
milder symptoms.

. The survival rate of MERS is lower, reaching around 36 percent in mortality, as specified by the
World Health Organization.
.It is still early to determine the case fatality rate of the COVID-19 virus, but it seems lower than
the previous ones. However, since transmission of the virus is much higher than in previous
epidemics, the number of deaths is also much higher. Advanced age and chronic pathologies
(hypertension, coronary heart disease, respiratory diseases, cancer, and diabetes) are the main
risk factors associated with increased severity and fatality of SAR-CoV-2 infection.