Fighting the epidemic is everyone’s responsibility

The beginning of 2020 is indeed too difficult. The Spring Festival in January should have been a happy day, but the sudden outbreak of the new coronavirus epidemic has made people across the country pay attention to the new coronavirus epidemic. However, the data The numbers are increasing, and fewer and fewer people are outside. Even if they go out, everyone wears a mask in advance. Of course, the best advice is to stay at home, take disinfectant precautions, and that’s it.

What is the new coronavirus?

Pneumonia infected by the new coronavirus is an acute infectious pneumonia with the ability to be transmitted from person to person. The first patient was discovered in Wuhan City, Hubei Province on December 12, 2019. The initial symptoms of the patient were mostly Symptoms include fever, fatigue, dry cough, and gradually difficulty breathing. In some severe cases, acute respiratory distress syndrome or septic shock may occur, or even death. At present, there is a lack of effective antiviral drugs targeting pathogens, and isolation treatment and symptomatic supportive treatment are mainly used.

The pathogen is a new type of coronavirus that has not been previously found in humans, namely 2019 novel coronavirus (2019 novel coronavirus, 2019-nCoV). On January 30, 2020, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommended naming pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus as "2019-nCoV?acute?respiratory?disease". Moreover, on January 30, 2020, WHO announced that the novel coronavirus pneumonia epidemic would be classified as a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC).

The National Health Commission and the State Administration of Traditional Chinese Medicine announced the "Diagnosis and Treatment Plan for Pneumonia Infected by Novel Coronavirus (Trial Version 4)":

① The incubation period is generally 3-7 days. The longest period shall not exceed 14 days;

②The prognosis of most patients is good, and the symptoms in children are relatively mild;

③Children and infants are also affected;

④ The new coronavirus has 85% homology with SARS.

But going out is still an essential phenomenon under current circumstances. If there is an emergency and we need to drive out, we can pay attention to the following points.

First of all, you must wear a mask before going out. If possible, carry a bottle of disposable disinfectant or disinfectant wipes with you to clean your hands.

Secondly, after driving, the air conditioner should be circulated internally as much as possible, closing the air flow channels inside and outside the car. If the fan is not turned on, there will be no air circulation. When the fan is turned on, the air inhaled only comes from the inside of the car, forming an air flow inside the vehicle. cycle. Internal circulation is mainly to prevent external dust and harmful gases from entering the car in a timely and effective manner.

Third, if possible, regularly disinfect the door handles, steering wheel, and gear lever. Use a little 75% medical alcohol and pour it on a wet paper towel (the most commonly touched parts while driving), as well as any splashes. Spit easily adheres to seats, dashboards, carpets, floor mats, door panels, etc., so cleaning the car interior requires more effort.

Popular science knowledge: Overseas studies have shown that the SARS virus can adhere to metal, leather and other surfaces for two days, so simple disinfection is a must!

Fourth, wash your hands frequently. Even if you are not driving home, you must maintain the habit of washing your hands when you come in. Rubbing hand sanitizer continuously for more than 15 seconds can kill most viruses.

Fifth, wearing gloves is actually another convenient and effective way to avoid contact transmission. If you are using disposable gloves, you need to throw them into a closed trash can like a mask after use. And if they are non-disposable gloves, you must pay attention to cleaning and disinfecting them in time after returning home.

In the face of disaster, as long as we strengthen confidence, work together in the same boat, implement scientific prevention and control, and implement precise policies, we will surely be able to win the battle against the epidemic. Fighting the epidemic? Start with me? If you don’t go out, you will contribute to society!

Come on, China! Come on Wuhan!

This article comes from the author of Autohome Chejiahao and does not represent the views and positions of Autohome.