Recommendation from Ministry of Health for 2019-NCOV

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 2019-nCoV consists of many different strains of viruses, common in animals. 2019-nCoV usually causes mild to moderate respiratory illnesses, similar to the common cold symptoms.

Recommendation from Ministry of Health for 2019-NCOV

1. Symptoms and routes of infection 2019-nCoV
Some typical signs in patients infected with corona virus include sore throat, headache, runny nose and fever. 2019-nCoV also has the potential to cause respiratory diseases such as pneumonia or bronchitis in cases of weak immune systems, especially the elderly and children. 2019-nCoV is spread from person to person through contact with infected body fluids. Coughing, sneezing, or shaking hands can or cannot expose others to exposure, depending on how the virus is spread. You can also get the virus if you touch the object with the infected person and then put it on your nose, eyes, or mouth.

There is no specific treatment for this disease. By prescribing pain killers or antipyretics, the symptoms caused by the disease can be alleviated.

According to the CDC, to reduce sore throats and coughs, the room needs to have enough moisture or a hot bath. Besides, need to drink plenty of water and rest properly and moderation. 2019-nCoV can have more serious and dangerous consequences for pregnant women.

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2. MOH recommendation for prevention 2019-nCoV
The Ministry of Health recommends the prevention of corona virus:
- If you have signs such as fever, cough or trouble breathing, you should avoid traveling. In case of suspected symptoms of the disease, it is necessary to seek medical attention immediately for timely diagnosis and treatment. Besides, you need to share information about your travel schedule with the medical staff.
- Wash your hands often with soap, do not touch your eyes, nose, mouth. Limit contact with people with cough, fever.
- Cover your mouth and use a tissue or sleeve when coughing or sneezing. Put the tissue in the trash immediately after use, then wash your hands.
- Immediately notify the airline, automobile, railway personnel if signs of sickness appear while traveling. Go to a medical facility as soon as possible.
- Use cooked foods.
- In public, don't spit indiscriminately. Do not get close to wild or domestic animals.
- Wear a mask when going to a crowded place or contacting people with symptoms.
- Use a mask properly, the mask must cover the mouth when in use.
- For disposable masks, immediately throw them in the trash after use and after cleaning, wash your hands.

For those returning from China, a few things to keep in mind:
- Self-isolation and home health monitoring within 14 days. For assistance when needed, it is necessary to report to the nearest facility
- Must notify the nearest health facility immediately for advice, diagnosis and timely treatment if signs such as fever, cough, shortness of breath, and need to wear protective masks
- For best support measures, call in advance for information on symptoms and schedules that have recently been moved.

For cases coming to China, the following issues should be noted:
- Do not go to China on this occasion if there is no really needed
- For mandatory cases, restricting leaving the house, apply preventive measures as recommended by the Ministry of Health
- Must notify immediately to the nearest medical facility if there are signs of fever, cough, shortness of breath for timely consultation, examination and treatment
- For best support, call ahead for symptoms and schedules that have recently moved.