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02-04-2020
Myths and Erroneous Ideas

 

 

Are antibiotics effective against the new coronavirus infection?

No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses. They are only used to treat bacterial infections. The new coronavirus is a virus, so antibiotics should not be used for its prophylaxis and treatment. Nevertheless, antibiotics can be prescribed to patients admitted to hospitals to treat second bacterial infections. Read more



02-04-2020
Answers to the Main Questions about Coronavirus

 

 

What is coronavirus and how does one get infected?

A novel coronavirus is a respiratory virus which causes an acute respiratory virus disease. It spreads mostly through airborne droplet transmission as a result of inhaling droplets ejected from the airways of an infected person, particularly when he/she is coughing or sneezing, his/her saliva droplets or mucus ejected from his/her nose. The virus can also be transmitted when an infected person touches any soiled surface such as a door handle. In this case one gets infected when touching his/her own mouth, nose or eyes with unwashed hands. Read more


02-04-2020
Preventive Measures

 

 

 

7 steps to protect yourself from coronavirus

  1. Avoid public places: shopping malls, gyms and entertainment events. Don’t use public transport in rush hour;

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