Expert warns that Covid threat is at home
You should be more afraid of getting Covid in your home than anywhere else.
You follow the fundamentals whenever you leave the house, including a mask, a social distance from others, practice hand hygiene, avoid congested spaces and stay outdoors as much as possible. However, according to some of the experts of global infectious diseases, your greatest risk of contracting Covid-19 is not really hidden outside your home. In fact, the majority of transmission occurs in the comfort of your own home. Read on and ensure your health and health of others, do not miss theseWithout signs that you have already had coronavirus.
Why is the Covid threat in your house?
Maria Van Kerkhove, an infectious epidemiologist infectious disease revealed during a Q & A social media, which most people infected by Covid-19 caught it at home.
"Most transmissions still occur in households" She explained. "This we knew from the beginning, epidemics detected in China. And one of the most important things they did in China recognized this, then insulating people infected outside the house."
One of the main reasons is that this is the case, it's because when someone is infected with the virus, they usually see it at home, where other people live. Therefore, everyone in the household is exposed. "It is possible that the virus will spread in the household," she said.
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Consider treatment outside the house
She explains that the best case scenario would look for treatment outside the house, which is usually not possible. However, for those who are more at risk - including seniors, those with compromised immune systems, or with pre-existing conditions, they should seriously consider it.
"We realize that it is not possible globally, with so many cases we see, but it is important that if you are in a high-risk group - if you have more than 60 years, if You have underlying conditions, whether you are treated. For in a medical facility, "she said." The reason is that you are at a higher risk of developing a severe disease and death. "
TheCDC has published specific adviceAs for how you should worry about someone at home who has tested Covid positive. Their suggestions include isolating them from other family members, keep them in a separate room and preferably using their own bathroom and ensuring that the space is properly ventilated. They also share a series of other tips on how to stay safe while taking care of a loved one with COVID on their website. And to cross this pandemic with your healthiest, do not miss these35 places you are most likely to catch Covid.