We are living in a delicate moment, the coronavirus (COVID-19) made the world stop, entire countries are in quarantine, with only services in extreme need working. The world order is: stay at home, avoid as much contact with other people.
COVID-19
Coronavirus is a family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. The new coronavirus agent was discovered on 12/31/19 after cases registered in China. It causes the disease called coronavirus (COVID-19).
The first human coronaviruses were isolated for the first time in 1937. However, it was in 1965 that the virus was described as coronavirus, due to the profile under microscopy, looking like a crown.
Most people are infected with common coronaviruses throughout their lives, with young children being more likely to become infected with the most common type of virus. The most common coronaviruses that infect humans are alpha coronavirus 229E and NL63 and beta coronavirus OC43, HKU1.
Coronavirus survives on different surfaces
In public places around the world, it has become common to see people trying to open their doors with their elbows, train passengers avoiding holding on to bars and handles and people cleaning their desks in the office every morning.
In areas most affected by the new coronavirus, workers in protective clothing spray disinfectant in squares, parks and streets.
A study published last Tuesday, 17, by the scientific journal "New England Journal of Medicine" states that the virus can survive up to 3 days on some surfaces, such as plastic, metal and steel.
The work evaluates the resistance of the virus in five different materials, and shows that the new coronavirus is "more stable" in plastic and stainless steel, which are materials widely used in the daily life of the population.
- Stainless steel: 72 hours
- Plastic: 72 hours
- Cardboard: 24 hours
- Copper: 4 hours
- Aerosolized / Dust: 40 minutes to 2 hours 30 minutes
Care to be taken
In addition to washing your hands frequently and using gel alcohol, you need to pay attention to all surfaces, such as handrails, door handles, windows, but not just outside the house, but inside the house as well.
Be forewarned
- Wash your hands with soap and water or use gel alcohol.
- Cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing.
- Avoid crowds if you are ill.
- Keep rooms well ventilated.
- Do not share personal items.
Postado por Redação SEIBT
