CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 – updated 24th March 2020

什么是武汉肺炎？

The virus, known as COVID-19, is part of the coronavirus family which includes both the common cold and  Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The virus is a new strain of virus not previously identified in humans. As of March 24th 2020, there have been 378,842 confirmed cases and 16,510 deaths. 

病毒在哪里？

The virus originated in a seafood market in Wuhan, although there have now been many confirmed cases outside of mainland China, and the virus is spreading rapidly around the world. The virus is understood to have originated from animals and is now confirmed to be transmitted from human to human.

有什么症状？

症状可能包括咳嗽、喉咙痛、流鼻涕、头痛、发烧和呼吸急促。在严重情况下，可导致肺炎和呼吸道疾病。

谁是高危人士？

幼童、长者或有潜在健康状况的人的风险较高，应采取额外的预防措施。

如果我感到不适，该怎么办？

尽量保持冷静，采取果断行动。立即求医，并记得与医疗保健提供者分享最近的旅游纪录。最好在前往就医之前致电医生，分享症状，以便为您准备。

我该如何预防？

该病毒可以通过人类接触传播，并且有多种传播途径。良好的个人卫生极为重要。一些有效的防止方法如下：

• 在公共场合戴上口罩，避免触摸眼睛和鼻。
• 经常彻底洗手（约20秒）。随身携带酒精类洗手液。
• 冲厕之前，请盖上厕板。
• 避免与有感冒症状的人士接触。
• Stay at home if you are sick
• Follow your local government recommendations on hygiene, quarantine and travel restrictions

增强免疫系统: 除了保持良好的卫生习惯外，请摄取充足营养及营养补充品。如有需要，请静脉注射维生素和矿物质。我们建议你增加免疫力的一些补充剂是维生素 D、维生素 C、锌和维生素 A。维生素和矿物质可以口服或通过静脉注射，以达到更快效果。请咨询医生建议，获取适合个人所需的营养补充品。