Scientists in China singled out a new type of coronavirus in bats similar to the Covid-19, which can infect people. According to researchers, there is no reason to fear that this virus can cause a pandemic. But caution will not hurt.
The new variety of the virus was revealed in the Japanese inaccuard in Hong Kong, it refers to the same way as another representative of the coronavirus family – Mers – the virus of the Middle Eastern respiratory syndrome, which is known for its high mortality. The new virus can spread among people both directly from person to person, and with the help of intermediate hosts, that is, animals. However, preliminary data showed that its effectiveness in infection is much lower than that of the Covid-19, although thorough monitoring will still not interfere with it.
Whether it will achieve Russia is still unknown whether the growth of the usual seasonal colds is continuing in our country. According to Rospotrebnadzor, in our country, influenza viruses prevail in the structure of acute respiratory viral infections, but the incidence of Covid has slightly decreased.
The epidemiologist of Rospotrebnadzor Tamara Gorshkova I recalled simple rules that will help not to get sick:
- Wash your hands with soap as often as possible, especially after coughing and sneezing;
- use antiseptics or antibacterial napkins;
- Do not touch your nose, mouth, eye, cough and sneeze in a handkerchief, if it was not at hand, then in the bend of the elbow;
- carry out wet cleaning and ventilation at home;
- Eat and rest fully;
- If any signs of the disease appear, stay at home and always seek medical help.
Source: aif.ru