VIRUS CORONA Infection-19 (COVID-19) Everything-1

Coronavirus Infection-19 (COVID-19) Infectious diseases Everything

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What kind of virus is coronavirus?
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Coronavirus is a virus that can be transmitted to animals and humans. Among them, six types of coronaviruses that can be transmitted to humans are known.
Four of them are viruses that cause diseases such as colds, and the other two are known as MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV, respectively.
The virus that caused this epidemic was confirmed by sequencing published as a new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2), confirming that the corona19 virus was 89.1% identical to the bat-derived SARS-like virus.

 

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How is Corona 19 transmitted?
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Corona 19 is spread when the droplets from an infected person cough or sneeze enter the respiratory tract of another person, or when a virus on the hand penetrates the mucous membrane when touching the eyes, nose and mouth.
Or, if the droplets of an infected person get on the surface of an object, if another person touches the object, then touches the eyes, nose, mouth, etc., the virus can penetrate and spread through the mucous membrane.

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What are the symptoms of Corona 19?
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The most common symptoms of Corona19 are fever, fatigue and dry cough, and some patients may experience pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild, and some people become infected but may not develop symptoms and feel uncomfortable.Most patients (approximately 80%) recover without special treatment, but the elderly or people with high blood pressure, heart disease, or underlying diseases such as diabetes are more likely to develop severe, so those with fever, cough, and breathing difficulties are treated. Must receive.
※ (Source) WHO, Q & A on coronaviruses

 

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Does it spread even asymptomatically?
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The primary method of propagation of Corona 19 is the inhalation or contact of droplets released by a patient coughing. Although the risk of infection from asymptomatic patients is very low, many people infected with corona19 may be infected with corona19 because the initial symptoms are mild and the symptoms are not greatly felt.
Research continues to evaluate the Corona 19 propagation period, and we will share it when results are announced.
※ (Source) WHO, Q & A on coronaviruses

 

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Status of occurrence

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How many patients have occurred abroad?
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Corona 19 overseas outbreak trends can be found on the Corona Virus Infectious Diseases-19 website, 'Occurrence Trends'.

 

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How many patients have occurred in Korea?
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Corona19 domestic outbreak trends can be found on the Coronavirus Infectious Diseases-19 website, 'Occurrence Trends'.

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Infectious diseases

Question?
How do I set the contact range?
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The scope of the contact is determined by the immediate response team of the province or province by evaluating the degree of exposure.
The contact person sets the contact range from 2 days before the symptoms occur (2 days before the sample collection date for asymptomatic cases), taking into account the symptoms of the confirmed patient, whether or not the mask is worn, and the exposure force (contact place, contact period, etc.).

 

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When treating a corona19 patient without a mask, the medical staff wore personal protective equipment.
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Wearing and removing personal protective equipment according to the situation of the medical institution is not classified as a contact person.The scope of contact will be decided by the immediate response team of the metropolitan and provincial governments, taking into account the symptoms of the confirmed patient and whether or not the mask is worn, the length of stay, exposure situation and timing.Coronavirus Infectious Diseases-19 Response Guidelines (Local Government) 7-4 Edition Appendix p19

 

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What happens when I become a contact person?
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Quarantine (self, facility, hospital) for 14 days from the last contact with the confirmed patient.The city, provincial governor, or mayor, county, and ward office issues a quarantine notice to the contact person, guides them on daily living rules, and assigns a person in charge 1: 1 to contact the wire twice a day until the quarantine is released to check for fever or respiratory symptoms. .

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What should be taken into consideration when self-isolation?
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Self-isolators should live alone in independent spaces, frequently open windows with closed doors, and use toilets and washrooms that can be used alone.
If you use a shared toilet or wash basin, use it after disinfection (home disinfectants such as lacx) after use.Personal life items such as personal towels, tableware, and cell phones are required to be used for self-isolation, and clothes and bedding are washed alone, meals are done alone, and other items are separated and washed before washing. Do not use this.

 

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How can I quarantine if I cannot secure an independent space in my home?
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In the event that there is no independent space in the home or additional assistance is required, the facility or hospital should be quarantined in an appropriate self-isolating location within the municipality.

 

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Does self-isolation provide life support?
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We support living support and paid leave due to self-isolation. For more information, please contact the jurisdiction, town or village office.
* However, in the case of quarantine of overseas immigrants, living expenses are not supported, but support is provided to ensure minimum life, such as daily necessities, during the quarantine period (see Appendix 13).

 

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Is there a legal penalty for those who go out during self-containment?
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Pursuant to Article 79-3 of the 「Act on the Prevention and Management of Infectious Diseases」, a person may be punished by imprisonment for not more than one year or by a fine not exceeding 10 million won (enforced on April 20, 2020)

 

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I am a foreigner, but I am in isolation, but I have no symptoms, and I want to return to my home country. Can I leave?
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You cannot leave. If you receive a quarantine notice from the public health center, you cannot do outside activities or leave during the quarantine period, regardless of whether symptoms occur.

 

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I would like to check the path of the confirmed patient.
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February 23, 2020 (Sunday) As the corona 19 crisis alert has been upgraded to the “severe” phase, disclosure of the confirmed patient's movement route can be found on the local government website.
※ Homepage of the Center for Disease Control → Coronavirus Infectious Diseases-19 → Trends of occurrence → Trends of occurrence by trial → Corona-related information by trial

 

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