1. How to prevent novel coronavirus infection?

To prevent novel coronavirus infection, the following measures should be taken:

1. Avoid going to areas with a high incidence of epidemics.

2. Avoid crowded places. Avoid to the enclosed, air

Public places with no circulation and crowded places, especially children, the elderly and people with weakened immune systems. Wear a mask when you go out.

3. Strengthen window ventilation. The home should open the windows for ventilation for a period of time every day to strengthen air circulation to effectively prevent respiratory infections.

4. Pay attention to personal hygiene. Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. When sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow, and do not cover your mouth and nose directly with your hands.

5. Observe and seek medical attention in time. If you have symptoms of respiratory tract infection such as fever (especially high fever that does not go away), cough and shortness of breath, you should wear a mask and seek medical attention in time.

2. What should I pay attention to after returning to my place of residence if I have recently been to an area with a high incidence of the epidemic?

If you have recently been to Wuhan and other places with a high incidence of the epidemic, you should pay special attention to the physical condition of yourself and those around you after returning to your place of residence, and try to avoid going to public places and crowded places. If you have symptoms such as fever, fatigue, dry cough, muscle aches, shortness of breath, etc., you should wear a disposable medical mask correctly and seek medical attention immediately, and you should take the initiative to inform the doctor of your travel history and contact history in Wuhan when seeking medical treatment.

3. What should I pay attention to when coughing and sneezing?

When coughing and sneezing, droplets containing the virus can spread into the air within a radius of about 2 meters, and people around them can become infected by inhaling these droplets. Therefore, it is important to note that:

1. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or elbow area instead of your hands when sneezing and coughing.

2. Put tissues used for sneezing and coughing in a covered trash can.

3. It is best to wash your hands thoroughly with soap or hand sanitizer after sneezing and coughing.

4. How to disinfect the new coronavirus?

The new coronavirus is sensitive to heat, and under the condition of 56 °C, it can kill the virus in 30 minutes; A variety of disinfectants containing chlorine, alcohol, iodine, peroxides, etc., can also kill the virus.

75% alcohol and iodophor can be used for skin disinfection (note: iodophor or other mucosal disinfectants are used for mucous membranes); For disinfection of the home environment, chlorine-containing disinfectants (such as 84 disinfectant, bleaching contraband or other chlorine-containing disinfectant powder/effervescent tablets) can be used to prepare a solution with an effective chlorine concentration of 250~500mg/L to wipe or soak for disinfection. Heat-resistant items can be sterilized by boiling for 15 minutes.

5. How to choose a mask?

Wearing a mask is an effective means of interrupting the transmission of respiratory secretions. At present, the masks that can be seen on the market mainly include medical protective masks (such as N95 masks), medical surgical masks and ordinary disposable medical masks. In addition, there are various "Internet celebrity masks" such as cotton masks and sponge masks that are often worn by celebrities on the market.

Citizens should choose medical surgical masks for daily protection. N95 masks have a better disease prevention effect, but they have poor breathability and greater breathing resistance, making them not suitable for long-term wear.

6. How to wear a mask correctly?

When wearing a mask, fully spread the folded surface, completely cover the mouth, nose, and jaw, and then press the nose clip tightly so that the mask fits perfectly to the face.

Wash your hands before wearing a mask, or avoid touching the inside of the mask while wearing a mask to reduce the possibility of contamination of the mask. It is necessary to distinguish the inside and outside, the top and bottom of the mask, the light-colored side is the inner surface, the inner side should be attached to the mouth and nose, and the dark side should be facing outward; There is a metal strip (nose clip) with one end on top of the mask.

Masks should be changed regularly, and they should not be worn inside and outside, let alone worn on both sides.

7. How to wash hands effectively?

Remember to wash your hands before eating, after using the toilet, when you go home, after touching garbage, or after petting animals. When washing your hands, be careful to wash them with running water and soap (hand sanitizer) for at least 20 seconds. In order to facilitate memorization, the kneading steps can be simply summarized as a seven-character formula: inside-outside-clip-bow-big-stand-wrist.

8. What should we pay attention to in terms of diet to prevent novel coronavirus infection?

It is recommended to follow the "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents" to match food in daily life, and attention should be paid to maintaining a reasonable diet structure to ensure balanced nutrition. Pay attention to the diversity of food, mix thick and thin, appropriate meat and vegetables, eat more fresh fruits and vegetables, supplement vitamins and fiber, and drink more water.

Don't listen to the claim that home remedies and dietary therapy can treat the new coronavirus infection. If you find suspicious symptoms, you should take precautions and go to a regular hospital for treatment.

9. How to prevent novel coronavirus infection at home?

Ensure indoor air circulation. Clean your home thoroughly at least once a week. When the surface or floor of an item is contaminated with respiratory secretions, vomitus, or excreta, remove visible dirt with a absorbent disposable rag before cleaning and disinfecting the contaminated area and its vicinity with an appropriate disinfectant.

10. How to prevent novel coronavirus infection when going out?

First of all, you should make sure that your body is healthy, if you have recent symptoms such as fever and cough, you should postpone travel and go to the hospital first.

Secondly, you should try to avoid areas with a high incidence of epidemics, such as Wuhan. If you travel to other areas, you should also take good personal protective measures, such as wearing disposable surgical masks correctly, covering your mouth and nose with a tissue or bending your elbow when sneezing or coughing, avoiding direct contact of your face or eyes after touching public objects or facilities, washing your hands with running water and soap when possible, or cleaning your hands with hand sanitizer.

11. What are the protective measures for the elderly, children and other infirm groups?

The elderly are susceptible to the novel coronavirus, and during the epidemic, they should avoid going to crowded public places, reduce unnecessary social activities, wear masks, wash hands frequently, strengthen the cleaning and disinfection of the home environment, and maintain indoor air circulation.

Although there are not many cases in children, they are still a key group that needs to be protected, and while washing hands frequently, traveling less, wearing masks, and ventilating more, relatives and friends should also be told to avoid close contact with children, especially infants and young children, such as kissing and teasing.

12. What protective measures should be taken when going to the farmers' market?

People should wear masks when shopping at farmers' markets where wildlife is sold, avoid contact with wild animals, and refrain from slaughtering or eating sick or dead livestock or wild animals.

13. What protective measures should be taken when participating in a dinner with friends?

If you have fever, cough, sore throat or other symptoms, you should not participate in the dinner. During the epidemic season, it is necessary to reduce the frequency of meals to reduce the risk of illness. If you must attend, please wear a mask to reduce the spread of the virus. When gathering or having a meal, try to choose a well-ventilated place.

14. What protective measures should be taken when going to crowded places?

Avoid going to crowded public places as much as possible to reduce the chance of contact with sick people. If you must go to public places, wear a mask to reduce the risk of exposure to pathogens, provided you choose the right mask and wear it correctly. At the same time, travel to endemic areas should be avoided as much as possible to reduce the risk of infection.