Because the coronavirus (COVID-19) is highly contagious and transferable, it is important to take extreme measures when caring for a patient diagnosed with the disease at home, to avoid the spread of the virus.
The deputy director of Clinical Research of the Faculty of Medicine of the National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM), Rosa María Wong, listed the measures that must be followed in case of having a relative with COVID-19 at home. Take note:
The sick family member should be isolated.
Assign a room with ventilation.
If possible, an exclusive bathroom.
Extreme cleaning on surfaces.
Wash your hands frequently.
Use face masks.
«Why does it have to be isolated in a room with ventilation? It is known that when a person sneezes or coughs, they generate a small aerosol that we cannot see, but these droplets of saliva or respiratory secretions have the virus … «commented Rosa María Wong
The specialist warned that the coronavirus can remain alive on plastic or metal surfaces for up to 72 hours, therefore the importance of extreme cleaning.
He stressed that if a person at home has been diagnosed positive to COVID-19, family members who have been in contact with him should remain in quarantine, and be aware of respiratory symptoms such as:
Headache.
Body pain.
Fever.
Cough.
Runny nose.
Shortness of breath
He reiterated the importance of healthy distance as the best strategy to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.
