What should I do if I have a history of living and traveling to a place where the novel coronavirus

This guide is for people who have lived or traveled to an endemic area within two weeks.

1) According to the requirements of the region, if you need to register the relevant information of your residence and travel history, please cooperate with the registration as soon as possible, reduce outdoor activities, especially avoid activities in crowded public places.

2) Self-health monitoring for 14 consecutive days from the time of leaving the epidemic area, and taking body temperature twice a day. When possible, try to live alone or in a well-ventilated single room, and minimize close contact with your family.

3) If you have respiratory symptoms such as fever and dry cough or digestive symptoms such as diarrhea, you should seek medical attention in time according to your condition. Specific guidance and suggestions on the way to the doctor are as follows:

1.On the way to the hospital, the patient should wear a surgical mask or a KN95 (or N95) mask.

2.If you can, avoid taking public transport to the hospital and keep your windows open on the way.

3.Wear a mask at all times and practice hand hygiene at all times. When on the road and in the hospital, stay away from other people as much as possible.

4.If the road contaminates the vehicle, it is recommended to disinfect all surfaces contaminated with respiratory secretions or body fluids with chlorine or peracetic acid disinfectants.

It is suitable for those who have a history of living or traveling in Wuhan and other endemic areas within two weeks. Register with your village branch or community as soon as possible, and reduce outdoor activities, especially avoid activities in crowded public places. Self-health monitoring is carried out twice a day for 14 consecutive days, starting from the time of departure from the endemic area.

If you have suspicious symptoms, you should see a doctor in time according to your condition.

Interim Guidelines for the Prevention of Pneumonia Caused by the Novel Coronavirus (Part 2 of the Novel Coronavirus Prevention Chapter) (Updated on February 2 for the Prevention of Tourism)

Self-isolate for 14 days for observation, and if you have fever symptoms, you must go to a designated hospital near your place of residence as soon as possible to diagnose whether you are infected.

What is the novel coronavirus?

The 2019 novel coronavirus, known as "2019-NCOV", was discovered as a result of the 2019 Wuhan viral pneumonia case and was named by the World Health Organization on January 12, 2020. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses known to cause colds as well as more severe illnesses such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). Since December 2019, Wuhan City, Hubei Province, has continued to carry out surveillance of influenza and related diseases, and has found a number of cases of viral pneumonia, all of which were diagnosed as viral pneumonia and lung infection.

What are the symptoms of the new coronavirus?

The early symptoms of the novel coronavirus infection are similar to the cold symptoms caused by the general viral infection, mainly manifested as tiredness, fatigue, muscle aches, and a few patients will show gastrointestinal reactions, such as abdominal pain and diarrhea.

As the disease progresses, the patient will develop symptoms of fever, and the fever degree will be above the degree. Respiratory symptoms may also occur, including cough and sore throat.

As the symptoms worsen, patients may experience severe symptoms such as breathlessness, chest tightness, shortness of breath, and even respiratory distress. Imaging tests will reveal ground-glass changes in the lungs. In severe cases, sepsis, septic shock, coagulopathy, and renal failure may also occur.

At present, there is no specific ** method for the disease caused by the novel coronavirus. However, many symptoms are manageable and need to be treated clinically**. In addition, adjunctive care for infected people can be very effective.

How to prevent the novel coronavirus?

There is no effective vaccine prevention method for the new coronavirus, and personal protection is the most practical way, including:

Maintain basic hand and respiratory hygiene and adhere to safe eating habits.

Avoid close contact with anyone who shows symptoms of respiratory illness (such as coughing and sneezing) as much as possible.

Drink plenty of water and take rest to boost your immunity.

Maintain ventilation in the living and working environment.

What should I do if I suspect that I have the new coronavirus?

If you suspect that you are suspected of being infected with the new coronavirus, you should isolate yourself from your family and friends as soon as possible, and do not go out to avoid cross-infection of the virus.

When there are further abnormal clinical manifestations such as fever (fever degree) and cough, it is necessary to report to the local disease prevention and control agency as soon as possible, so as to better control the spread of the new coronavirus.

Under the guidance of the local disease prevention and control agency, go to the designated medical institutions for investigation, diagnosis and treatment. You must remain under medical observation for 14 days, and if no other symptoms occur during the 14-day period, you can be released from isolation.

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Register, self-monitor your health, and seek medical attention if you have symptoms.

If you or your family and friends have such a situation, you must report it truthfully, so that it is a good way for everyone to deal with it.