Today, the whole world is watching the development of a terrible infectious disease called "coronavirus". On March 11, 2020, WHO assigned it pandemic status. Almost all EU countries are in quarantine, and in Germany they said that only in them by the end of spring the number of infected people will increase to 10 million. This article contains only the latest news.
Where did the first infection come from?
The first case of the disease was recorded at the end of December 2019 in the Chinese city of Wuhan. After visiting the local market, several people complained of being unwell. The first symptoms are dry cough, fever and indigestion. Scientists have identified a new infectious disease in the human body called coronavirus, he was given the name 2019-nCoV.
This virus is not new and did not appear suddenly. Previously, a person could not get infected with it, only animals were carriers. In the course of evolution and mutation, he was able to get along in the human body. According to its characteristics, it resembles pneumonia, in a very complex form. The risk category includes:
- Elderly people over 60 years old
- People with heart disease
- People with lung disease
- People with other chronic diseases and with reduced immunity
Coronavirus was recorded in the Wuhan market, the source of infection was animals. Studies were conducted at the Wuhan Institute, where it was found that the virus mutated from snakes and bats that are infected with it. It is still unknown whether they were prepared or raw on the market. The market was closed immediately after the first case of infection. It was not possible to identify the main source of the disease. If you look at the menu of the market, you can see a variety of unusual delicacies.
The Wuhan market was visited not only by local residents, but also by residents from other provinces of China, Japan, Europe and other continents. It should be understood that the infection came from an animal, but the virus itself, the carrier of which is now a person, cannot be transmitted from animal to person and vice versa.
Important! The virus is not transmitted from animal to human. At the moment, it is transmitted by airborne droplets from person to person!
Is there a coronavirus in Germany
As of March 19, more than 8,200 infected people have been officially recorded in Germany. Germany has already closed its borders, canceled all air travel, as well as train and bus flights. The country is quarantined, but the forecasts of the authorities are not encouraging. According to a preliminary calculation, the number of infected people can reach up to 70% of the total population in just 2 weeks. It is reported that the peak of the disease will be in just 10-15 days.
At the federal level, all kinds of preventive measures are now being taken to reduce the risk of developing an infection.
The coronavirus vaccine is only available in China and the United States. Other countries are now unarmed, ordinary ibuprofen and antibiotics will not help in such a serious illness.
Which cities have infected
All 16 lands of Germany, according to official data, are already infected. In the largest and most populous cities of the state, such as Cologne, Dortmund and Düsseldorf, the maximum number of cases was recorded. Several people from these cities have died. In just one Tiergarten bar, about 18 visitors fell ill in one evening.
A slightly smaller wave of infected people passes in Munich, Nuremberg and Bavaria. In all cities there is a restriction in public places. First of all, it is forbidden to gather in places of more than 50 people, all cultural events, concerts, performances, opera halls, football matches and even Eurovision have been canceled. All scheduled competitions and performances are postponed tentatively to the month of September. But there are predictions that the virus could last up to 2 years.
Is there panic on the city streets
The Germans remain tolerant and calm in connection with the current situation. But the panic is starting to show. Directly, store shelves do not have time to replenish. There are huge queues in the shops, as people are afraid that soon the products will not be on sale. Shelves with cereals quickly become empty, dismantling essentials: toilet paper, shampoos, soap. Bread is bought the most, according to statistics, there are 20 bread products per person, when asked how people store it, they answer that they freeze it.
There were queues in the hospitals. The population comes with the slightest sign of malaise. 80% of visitors are sent back home. The authorities, through TV and the Internet, are asked to remain calm and not to sow panic. Scientists are working on a vaccine against this virus.
Protective measures introduced by the authorities
Coronavirus was discovered in Germany in February 2020. First of all, the country has been quarantined. Due to the fact that the virus is transmitted by coughing, sneezing and talking, also with dust particles in the air and directly through close contact with the sick, in Germany it is forbidden to gather en masse on the streets.
Infection with coronavirus in Germany came from people who had previously visited China. Now, it is forbidden to leave the country, except for diplomatic trips. Accordingly, it is forbidden to visit countries where cases of infection have been reported.
It is important to observe the rules of personal hygiene, wash your hands regularly. If it is not possible to fully wash your hands, then it is better to disinfect with wipes and alcohol. It is recommended not to touch your face with your hands, regularly ventilate rooms and apartments, and do wet cleaning.
Arriving citizens in the country at the border are checked by doctors. If the body temperature is elevated, depending on the state of health, they are sent to quarantine: to the hospital or home. If the patient stays at home, the doctor visits him regularly. Treatment is provided free of charge.