COSA DICE L'OMS DEL CORONAVIRUS?

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How does COVID-19 spread? 

 

People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air.

In pratica dice che questo virus si trasmette con goccioline che fuoriescono dal naso e/o dalla bocca e che per questo motivo, dobbiamo distanziarci dal prossimo di almeno 1 metro, se questo è malato.
Il virus è maggiormente trasmissibile attraverso questo tipo di contatto rispetto a quello con l'aria.

Can CoVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?

The main way the disease spreads is through respiratory droplets expelled by someone who is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very low.
However, many people with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms. This is particularly true at the early stages of the disease. It is therefore possible to catch COVID-19 from someone who has, for example, just a mild cough and does not feel ill.    

Il rischio che una persona venga contagiata da qualcuno che non ha sintomi è molto basso.
Ciò nonosante, molte persone positive che hanno sintomi come una lieve tosse, possono contagiare il prossimo.

You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions:

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Traduco:

lavatevi le mani con acqua e sapone (in un altro sito leggevo meglio se con acqua calda);
mantenete 1 metro di distanza dal prossimo che sta tossendo o starnutendo;
evitate di toccare occhi, naso e bocca;
coprite bocca e naso col gomito piegato quando tossite e starnutite, dopodiché riponete via l'indumento usato;
state a casa se non vi sentite bene; se avete febbre, tosse, difficoltà a respirare chiamate il medico e seguite le indicazioni della vostra autorità sanitaria;

Should I worry about COVID-19? 

 

Illness due to COVID-19 infection is generally mild, especially for children and young adults. However, it can cause serious illness: about 1 in every 5 people who catch it need hospital care. It is therefore quite normal for people to worry about how the COVID-19 outbreak will affect them and their loved ones.
We can channel our concerns into actions to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our communities. First and foremost among these actions is regular and thorough hand-washing and good respiratory hygiene. Secondly, keep informed and follow the advice of the local health authorities including any restrictions put in place on travel, movement and gatherings.

La malattia dovuta all'infezione da COVID-19 è generalmente lieve, specialmente per bambini e giovani adulti. Però 1 persona su 5 che viene contagiata, ha bisogno di cure mediche in ospedale.
Per proteggere sé stessi, i propri famigliari e la propria comunità, bisogna lavarsi le mani e avere una buona igiene respiratoria. Bisogna restare informati e seguire gli avvisi delle autorità sanitarie locali, incluse le restrizioni sui viaggi, movimenti e incontri.

Come potete notare, l'OMS non parla direttamente di quarantena forzata di massa, ma ne fa un lieve cenno in questo punto. Anche perché poco prima ha detto che solo le persone con sintomi devono stare a casa e, se ricordo bene, nel primo decreto di Febbraio 2020, si poteva ancora lavorare, ovviamente in sicurezza, e andare al parco...

Who is at risk of developing severe illness? 

 

While we are still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.

Anche se il virus può colpire tutti, le persone che possono sviluppare una seria malattia sono le persone anziane e quelle con patologie pregresse.

Should I wear a mask to protect myself? 

 

Only wear a mask if you are ill with COVID-19 symptoms (especially coughing) or looking after someone who may have COVID-19. Disposable face mask can only be used once. If you are not ill or looking after someone who is ill then you are wasting a mask.

Usate le mascherine solo se avete sintomi o se vi prendete cura di qualcuno che potrebbe avere il COVID-19. La mascherina monouso va usata una sola volta. Se non siete malati o se non curate dei malati, non usate la mascherina, andrebbe sprecata.

Is it safe to receive a package from any area where COVID-19 has been reported? 

 

Yes. The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low.