?Question 1: What is Coronavirus 2019?
Answer: Coronavirus 2019 (2019-nCoV) is a new respiratory virus that causes acute respiratory infection in humans and has been shown to spread from person to person. This virus was identified during an outbreak investigation originating from a large market specializing in selling seafood and animals in Wuhan, Hubei province, China. 2019-nCoV is a new strain of virus that has not been previously identified. In addition to this newly discovered strain of coronavirus, there are six other strains of coronavirus known today that are capable of infecting humans.
?Question 2: WHERE IS THE ORIGIN OF 2019-nCoV?
Response: Health authorities and medical partners are working to determine the origin of 2019-nCoV. The coronavirus is a betacoronavirus, like MERS and SAR, all of which originated in bats. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, common in many different animal species including camels, cats and bats. Analysis of the genetic tree of this virus is continuing to know the specific origin of the virus. SARS, another coronavirus that appears to infect humans, originated in civet cats, while MERS, another coronavirus that infects humans, originated in camels.
?Question 3: MECHANISM HOW DOES 2019-nCoV SPREAD?
Answer: This virus originally emerged from animal sources but has the ability to spread from person to person. It is important to note that person-to-person spread can occur continuously. In humans, the virus spreads from person to person through contact with an infected person's body fluids. Depending on how contagious the virus is, coughing, sneezing or shaking hands can expose people around you.
The virus can also be transmitted from someone touching an object that an infected person has touched, then touching their mouth, nose, or eyes. Caregivers may also be exposed to the virus when handling patient waste.
?Question 4: IS 2019-nCoV SIMILAR TO MERS-CoV OR SARS?
Answer: No. Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which cause illness in humans and viruses that are transmitted among animals, including camels, cats and bats. The recently emerged 2019-nCoV is not the same as the coronavirus that causes Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) or the coronavirus that causes Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). However, genetic analyzes show that the virus emerged from a virus related to SARS. Currently, investigations are ongoing to find out more.
HOW TO PREVENT DISEASE
?Question 5: HOW CAN I PROTECT MYSELF?
Answer: The Ministry of Health recommends that people and communities proactively implement the following measures:
- Avoid traveling if you have fever, cough or difficulty breathing. Go immediately to a medical facility when you have suspicious symptoms. At the same time, share your travel schedule with medical staff.
- Avoid contact with people with fever or cough. Wash your hands often with soap, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve. After using the tissue, throw it in the trash and wash your hands thoroughly.
- If you see signs of illness while traveling or traveling, you should immediately notify airline, railway, or car staff and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- Only use cooked foods.
- Do not spit indiscriminately in public places. Avoid close contact with domestic or wild animals.
- Wear a mask when going to crowded places or when coming into contact with people with symptoms of illness.
⭐ People returning from China
- People returning from China to Vietnam need to self-isolate at home and monitor their health for 14 days. You need to declare to the nearest local agency to receive support when necessary.
- If there are signs of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you must wear a protective mask and immediately notify the nearest medical facility for timely consultation, examination, and treatment. When arriving, you should call in advance to inform them about your symptoms and recent travel schedules for support measures.
⭐ People coming to China
- If there is no necessary or unexpected work, you should not go to China on this occasion.
- If necessary, limit leaving home and regularly apply disease prevention measures as recommended by the Ministry of Health.
- If there are signs of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, you must wear a mask and immediately notify the nearest medical facility for timely consultation, examination, and treatment. When arriving, you should call in advance to inform them about your symptoms and recent travel schedules for support measures.
?Question 6: WHAT SHOULD I DO WHEN I HAVE A TRAVEL OR TRAVEL SCHEDULE?
Answer:
1. Avoid traveling if you have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing
- You should immediately go to a medical facility when you have the above symptoms.
- Share your travel schedule with medical staff.
2. Some notes to prevent and control nCoV infection
- Avoid close contact with people who have a fever or cough.
- Wash your hands regularly with soap and clean water; or hand sanitizers containing alcohol.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
3. Use medical masks properly
- When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or sleeve. After using a tissue, throw the tissue in the trash. Wash your hands immediately.
- When using a mask, make sure the mask covers your mouth and nose and avoid touching the mask while using it.
- If using disposable masks, immediately discard them in the trash after use and wash your hands after removing the mask.
4. Proactively seek medical attention if you are sick
- If you feel signs of illness while traveling or traveling, you should immediately notify airline, railway or car staff and seek medical attention as soon as possible.
- Share your travel schedule with medical staff
5. Important notes to prevent and control nCoV infection
- Only use foods that are cooked and ensure food safety
- Do not spit indiscriminately in public places
- Avoid too close contact with domestic or wild animals, whether live, sick or dead.
?Question 7: HOW CAN I CONTACT INFORMATION?
Answer: The Ministry of Health announces the hotline number providing information about acute respiratory infections caused by nCoV 2019: 19003228.
Or you can contact directly through the hotlines of local medical facilities.
INFORMATION ABOUT THE DISEASE
?Question 8: WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS THAT 2019-nCoV CAN CAUSE?
Answer: According to reports, patients with 2019-nCoV have had mild to severe symptoms including: fever, cough and difficulty breathing. These symptoms can appear 2 to 14 days after exposure to the source of the disease. Upon onset, nCOV can progress to severe pneumonia, progressive respiratory failure and death, especially in people with chronic diseases and immunodeficiency.
?Question 9: HOW TO CHECK IF A PERSON IS INFECTED WITH 2019-nCoV?
Response: At this time, tests to accurately diagnose 2019-nCoV can only be performed at medical facilities authorized to perform testing. The technique to identify the 2019-nCov strain is the Real time RT - PCR technique with specimens of respiratory fluid, sputum, and endotracheal fluid collected by cotton swab and stored in a suitable environment. In the case of a new person suspected of being infected with Corona virus, medical facilities will carry out procedures to store blood samples to transfer to units authorized by the Ministry of Health for confirmation.
On January 28, 2020, the Ministry of Health issued document 362/BYT-KCB to Hospitals, Departments of Health, health ministries and branches to implement the reception, admission, treatment and management of people suspected of having acute respiratory infections caused by new strains of Corona virus with regional allocation to specific Hospitals and Institutes. See more details at: http://soytecaobang.gov.vn/Default.aspx?sname=syt&sid=1317&pageid=32322&p_steering=95254&fbclid=IwAR21ZLDgzZPxV19zOrwECpYyY0xxVheteWsHF9sDtWEBpJB8Ir6HZoarMg8
?Question 10: WHAT SHOULD HEALTH CARE PROFESSIONALS AND MEDICAL FACILITIES NEED TO DO?
Answer: In terms of disease treatment principles, suspected cases must be examined in a separate area at the hospital, and samples taken properly to do specific tests to confirm the diagnosis. The case requires hospitalization for monitoring and complete isolation. Currently, there is no specific treatment and no vaccine to prevent the disease, so we mainly treat symptoms, detect and promptly treat respiratory failure, kidney failure and other organ failure (if any).
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