This infection that originated in China continues to increase. Preventing its spread and consulting on time is essential to avoid a serious condition. In this time you need to know about coronavirus causes and consequences.
More than 113,000 people in China have been infected with the coronavirus or COVID-19 in recent weeks, and more than 4,000 have died. The vast majority are inhabitants of China, but the disease has already spread to other continents, so health authorities around the world have had to take measures for its prevention and early detection.
In this regard, Dr. María Luz Endeiza, infectious disease chief vaccinator and in charge of the Travel Advisory Program of the Universidad de los Andes Clinic, explains what the disease consists of and the main prevention measures.
2Causes:
It is spread between people, mainly by large drops. respiratory when coughing and sneezing. In addition, these secretions can contaminate some surfaces and, if they are contacted, without subsequent hand hygiene, it is also possible to become infected.
