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Wuhan pneumonia prevention recommendations

From the current year to 1 January, Wuhan, China outgoing cluster of unexplained pneumonia, and the China National Health Committee yesterday(9)to the government of the SAR briefing on Wuhan, the recent emergence of unexplained pneumonia cases, the mainland of the group of experts initially determined to be a novel coronavirus caused.

The health Department has reserves sufficient relevant drug and for three months using a variety of vaccination supplies include: masks, protective clothing, disinfection supplies, etc., and adequate isolation and treatment facilities and equipment.

While the novel coronavirusPresumably by animals transmission to a human coronavirus, the person-to-person capability is not strong, should wash their hands, wear masks, avoid contact with street animals and wild animals is still the best prevention way.When there is a discovery of upper respiratory tract infection symptoms should quickly seek medical attention.

 

More prevention as follows:

1. Pay attention to the local health Department and the government of the SAR outbreak information, and with the preventive measures;

2. Wash your hands frequently to keep hands clean, particularly in contact with the eyes, nose and mouth before washing your hands or using alcohol wipes hand liquid to wipe the hands;

3. Sneezing or coughing when the application of a tissue, elbow or shirt to cover nose and mouth; and

4. Don't share towels;  processing by secretions or excreta contaminated items or places should wear gloves;

5. Regular exercise, maintaining proper rest and balanced nutrition;

6. Avoid going to crowded places, if necessary, can consider wearing masks;

7. Much long distance transport, if necessary, can consider wearing masks;

8. Should be avoided with fever, suffering from respiratory symptoms of the patient for close contact;

9. Avoid going to local hospitals or contact the local illness of the person;

10. Avoid to the local street of the city; and

11. Try to avoid contact with poultry or other animals;

12. Back to Australia after such as have a fever and respiratory symptoms such as discomfort, should wear a mask and as soon as the treatment, and to doctors detailing the history of travel.