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SITUATION REPORT OF COVID-19 IN THE REGION OF MURCIA APRIL 10, 2020
In the Region of Murcia to date of the report, there have been 1,413 confirmed cases of COVID-19 infection.
The first case was declared on March 6 and confirmed as positive on March 8.
As of yesterday, 231 cases are admitted to hospitals in the Region, of which 42 are in the ICU.
58% of confirmed patients are in home isolation.
275 patients have been epidemiologically discharged and 94 deaths have occurred.
The diagnostic tests carried out for the detection of coronaviruses have been 11927. Figure 1 details the number of cases confirmed by COVID-19 in the Region of Murcia from the beginning to April 10, 2020.
Tips for the population about rumors about the new coronavirus (COVID-19)
- DEMONSTRATED: You can recover from coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
Getting the new coronavirus does NOT mean that you will keep it for life.
Most people who get COVID-19 can recover and remove the virus from their bodies.
If you do get the disease, be sure to treat your symptoms.
If you have a cough, fever, and shortness of breath, seek medical attention quickly, but first call your health center.
Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.
- The COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates
The scientific evidence obtained so far indicates that the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ANY AREA, including those with a hot and humid climate.
Regardless of weather conditions, protective measures must be taken if you live in or travel to an area where COVID-19 has been reported.
The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently.
In this way, viruses that may be on the hands are eliminated and infection that could be caused by touching the eyes, mouth and nose is avoided.
- Cold and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
The normal temperature of the human body is maintained around 36.5 ° and 37 °, regardless of the outside temperature or weather conditions.
Therefore, there is no reason to believe that the cold can kill the new coronavirus or kill other diseases.
The most effective way to protect yourself against 2019-nCoV is to clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based disinfectant or soap and water.
Bathing in hot water does not prevent infection with the new coronavirus
Bathing in hot water does not provide any protection against COVID-19.
Regardless of the temperature of the bath or shower water, the body temperature will continue to be from 36.5 ° C to 37 ° C.
In fact, if the water is too hot you can get burned.
The best thing you can do to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently to remove viruses that may be on its surface and not spread by touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
Source: murciasalud.es / Murcia.com
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