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Soap and water are our greatest allies in the fight against coronavirus. However, it is worth remembering that the coronavirus spreads by airborne droplets and can survive up to 72 hours on various surfaces. So it is very easy to get infected. So let’s know how long it takes for the virus to hatch.
You can get infected with the coronavirus by airborne droplets. The main source of infection is therefore sick people who cough and sneeze. It is very important to keep an appropriate distance from other people, and when we have a cough or runny nose – sneeze and cough on the elbow.
In the air, the coronavirus can survive for about 3 hours. However, it is worth remembering that the coronavirus can also settle on various surfaces, where it can survive up to 72 hours.
Therefore, an important component prophylaxis of coronavirus infection there is frequent washing and disinfection of surfaces that we touch every day and, of course, frequent washing of hands. Microorganisms causing COVID-19 they can be on money, computer keyboards, mobile phones, cosmetics testers in drugstores, shop counters or door handles.
Such surfaces must be frequently cleaned and disinfected. Therefore, it is worth getting soap and disinfectants with a minimum alcohol content of 60%. Selected disinfectants can also be ordered without leaving your home to limit contact with other people in stores or drugstores.
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According to the World Health Organization Incubation of the coronavirus takes approx. 1-14 days. However, statistics show that it is usually 5 days. The incubation period, i.e. coronavirus the time from the moment a person becomes infected until symptoms of COVID-19 develops is defined.
However, it should be remembered that some patients do not develop symptoms. So, people who go through COVID-19 asymptomatically may unknowingly infect others after the incubation period is over. This is why it is so important for people with symptoms and those without any symptoms to wear masks and helmets in public spaces.
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Knowing the coronavirus incubation period has a huge impact, among others for the duration of the quarantine. Thanks to the fact that it was possible to determine the length of this period, it was possible to determine the length of the quarantine for everyone. Today, this period is 14 days for everyone. If they don’t show up at that time COVID-19 symptomsand the test is negative, the person is considered healthy.
It is possible to purchase the Real-Time PCR genetic test as part of private laboratory services. This type of test is available for people with symptoms, but also for people without the typical symptoms who still suspect coronavirus infection.
Who should be in quarantine?
Healthy people who may have come into contact with a sick person are quarantined. The 14-day quarantine period is the time when you need to monitor your health. If they appear over time symptoms of coronavirus infectione.g. fever, weakness, muscle aches, shortness of breath and cough, please contact your doctor. This will give you further instructions.
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If we have not been in contact with a person suffering from COVID-19 or there is no indication of it, but we notice symptoms of a cold or flu, we can consult a doctor using e-advice by phone or online.
First of all, people who come to the country from foreign trips are quarantined coronavirus risk areas. In such a case, each passenger receives a Passenger Location Card, where he must provide his place of stay and contact details.
People returning to the country are subjected to a health assessment while still on board the plane, which consists in measuring the temperature. If a passenger shows symptoms of COVID-19, the airport health service will be informed about this fact.
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Have a question about the coronavirus? Send them to the following address: [email protected] You can find a daily updated list of answers HERE: Coronavirus – frequently asked questions and answers.
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