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I booked a plane ticket to China - cancel? Everything You Wanted To Know About The Corona Virus Outbreak | Israel today

2020-01-22T11:25:01.813Z


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In the world and in Israel, concerns about the spread of the mysterious Chinese virus originate from animals to epidemic proportions are increasing. • What is the disease, how to protect yourself, what is the rate of infection caused by the virus and how are medical services conducted in Israel? "Israel today" is in order

  • Beijing airport // Photo: AFP

Is the hysteria in the world and Israel the mysterious corona virus that spreads in different areas of China is justified? Prof. Hagai Levin, from the School of Public Health of the Hebrew University of Hadassah and chair of the Association of Public Health Doctors of the Medical Association in Israel, is trying to make order.

Where did the virus come from?

"We know the corona virus from previous outbreaks, such as the SARS and Mars. The primary source of human infection is from animals - zoonotic diseases - but later the virus may pass from person to person. Its name is given to it because of its aura or crown, which looks like its electron microscope."

When was the outbreak of the disease actually detected?

"December 31, China reported unusual respiratory illness in Wuhan city of China. Wuhan is a major crossroads in China with trains to many regions, resulting in widespread dispersal potential, especially in the pre-Chinese New Year period. On January 7, a new corona virus was identified as the cause of the disease As of January 21, hundreds of laboratory-confirmed cases have been identified across China and several other countries including Japan, Thailand, Korea and the United States. "

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What is the disease characterized by?

"The morbidity includes fever, cough, shortness of breath and typical chest x-ray findings. There is still no known information on the ways of transmission and virus violence, but some deaths have been reported. Only 2% of those infected have died of the disease."

How do I protect myself from sticking?

"The World Health Organization recommends travelers, as always, to wash their hands with soap and water, to maintain oral hygiene - that is, coughing or sneezing into the elbow socket and especially avoiding close contact with people with respiratory illnesses, such as a cough or a cold."

For those who booked a flight to China - is it advisable to cancel or decline the trip?

"There are currently no trade or aviation restrictions, but you should avoid contact with animals in an infected area - this is currently the Wuhan area of ​​China."

What preventive measures are being taken in Israel and the world?

"The World Health Organization has issued guidelines for countries to prepare for the spread of the disease. At this time, the emphasis in the world and in the country is on epidemiological and laboratory monitoring for the early detection of new cases.

Source: israelhayom

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