If your family does that, you are 18 times more likely to become coronavirus
This may seem harmless, but this dangerous habit puts your family at risk, a new study indicates.
In many ways, the coronavirus novel has transformed our daily life into an apocalyptic horror movie, which led many of us toto takeRefuge in our houses. But a new study suggests that the majority of the epidemic growth of the virus can be found at these seemingly safe caravans - spread by no other than our own family members. In fact, the new research revealed thatFamilies who tend to spend time together physicallyBy making meals together and looking at television together, are 18 times more than spreading the coronavirus to their nearest and most expensive.
The report, published inBMJ GLOBAL HEALTH, analyzed the characteristics and practices of the main cases within households to determine the frequency to which these people have adopted coronavirus to their family members. After collecting data on hygiene habits, the rates ofhome mask wearingAnd social distancing within the house, a shocking statistic distinguished:People were 18 times more likely to catch coronavirus when they had "frequently contact daily with the primary case".
So what does it really mean? The report explains that most transmission took place while the primaryPatients were pre-symptomaticWhich means that their family members could have seen that anyone in their household was sick. Common habits like eating a dinner like a family or watching television together were determined to be the keyrisk factors Triggering this surprisingly high transmission rate, due to the fact that these activities often bring people within three feet from each other.
That said, if you have beenThe house with your family during pandemic coronavirus, you are not intended to contract the virus. The study revealed thatwearing face masks around family members, keeping more physical distance between you and regularlysanitize the house can all be effective strategies to keep everyone safe. Fortunately, the exercise of these precautions within the household can significantly reduce the transmission rate. So you can continue to do your part to stay safe and curb propagation. And for more tips to stay safe, check9 errors that you should not do when reopening.
