Origin of the Covid-19
This originated in China at the end of 2019, in
the city of Wuhan. Well, this virus produced several cases of pneumonia but for
an unknown cause. At first it was speculated that the focus was on an animal
and seafood market like the bat. It is related to Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) but they are not
the same.
What is COVID‑19?
In most cases this disease occurs mildly, but
it could be aggravated leading to pneumonia.
It has an incubation period of 14 days.
It is an infectious disease caused by the
coronavirus. Covid-19 is a new virus that causes respiratory disease.
How is Covid-19
spread?
It is transmitted through droplets of saliva
that come out when we cough, scream, or talk. It is transmitted from person to
person.
When we touch contaminated surfaces and grasp
our noses, mouths, or eyes.
Its transmissibility index extends to the fact
that one person infects 2 or 3 people.
Symptoms
COVID-19 affects in different ways depending on
each person.
The most common symptoms are:
Fever
Dry cough
The serious symptoms
are:
Shortness of breath or feeling of shortness of
breath.
Pain or pressure in the chest.
Inability to speak or move.
Prevention:
1.STAY at home as much as possible.
2. MAINTAIN social distancing.
3. WASH your hands frequently.
4. USE antibacterial gel.
5.EXIT with mask and gloves.
6.Cough covering your elbow.
7.AVOID touching your eyes, mouth or nose with
dirty hands. 8.CLEAN and disinfect the surfaces you use.
9.You MUST NOT be in contact with a Covid
patient.
Most vulnerable populations in this Covid-19
pandemic
People who have a
chronic illness:
Diabetes
Cancer
Respiratory diseases
Arterial Hypertension
Cardiovascular Pathology
Cerebrovascular Pathology
Older adults
Obese people
Pregnant women
Meanwhile in Peru
In Peru, Minsa continue to visit the most
vulnerable populations to carry out vaccination programs, anemia screening and
the discard of Covid-19.
You can also request vaccination through the
web form or by calling 113 if you have symptoms of Covid-19.
