Σε καραντίνα τέθηκε η Καλιφόρνια – Οι νεκροί στις ΗΠΑ έφθασαν τους 205.
Οι αρχές αναμένουν πως ο αριθμός των κρουσμάτων του κορονοϊού στις ΗΠΑ θα αυξηθεί ραγδαία τις επόμενες ημέρες, λόγω των διαγνωστικών τεστ που θα γίνουν.
Οι ΗΠΑ ξεπέρασαν χτες το όριο των 10.000 επιβεβαιωμένων κρουσμάτων του Covid-19 και καταμετρούν 154 νεκρούς, σύμφωνα με τον απολογισμό του πανεπιστημίου Τζονς Χόπκινς.
Επομένως, οι ΗΠΑ είναι η έκτη κατά σειρά χώρα σε αριθμό καταγεγραμμένων κρουσμάτων, πίσω από την Κίνα, την Ιταλία, το Ιράν, την Ισπανία και τη Γερμανία, ενώ την ακολουθούν η Γαλλία και η Νότια Κορέα.
Σε παγκόσμια κλίμακα, καταμετρώνται περισσότερα από 220.000 κρούσματα και ο νέος κορονοϊός έχει στοιχίσει τη ζωή σε περισσότερους από 9.000 ανθρώπους, σύμφωνα με τον απολογισμό του Γαλλικού Πρακτορείου έως τις 13.00 ώρα Ελλάδας.
Οι αμερικανικές υγειονομικές αρχές προειδοποιούν ότι αναμένουν πως ο αριθμός των κρουσμάτων στις ΗΠΑ, που υπερβαίνει πλέον τα 11.700, θα αυξηθεί ραγδαία τις επόμενες ημέρες, λόγω του μεγαλύτερου αριθμού διαγνωστικών τεστ που θα γίνουν.
Ο μεγαλύτερος αριθμός κρουσμάτων, αυτή τη στιγμή, έχει καταγραφεί στην πολιτεία της Νέας Υόρκης (άνω των 4.000).
CALIFORNIA – California Gov. Gavin Newsom issued a statewide order on Thursday for people to stay home amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak.
People can leave for food, to care for a relative or friend, get necessary health care, or go to an essential job. Grocery stores, pharmacies and banks will stay open.
Newsom hopes to flatten the curve by having people stay home.
How COVID-19 Spreads
Person-to-person spread
The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
Can someone spread the virus without being sick?
People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
Some spread might be possible before people show symptoms; there have been reports of this occurring with this new coronavirus, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
Spread from contact with contaminated surfaces or objects
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.
How easily the virus spreads
How easily a virus spreads from person-to-person can vary. Some viruses are highly contagious (spread easily), like measles, while other viruses do not spread as easily. Another factor is whether the spread is sustained, spreading continually without stopping.
Prevention & Treatment
There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. However, as a reminder, CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, including:
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
Stay home when you are sick.
Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19 should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
