2024 is not off to a smooth start; Hospitals are flooded with patients suffering from this disease Coronavirus disease and Influenza A.This situation means Spanish healthcare backlash is severeas the Ministry of Health noted, hundreds of health centers and hospitals are in a “worrying situation” Council for General Care (CGE).Furthermore, he assured that since the situation will not improve in the coming days “Staff numbers are down, they’re depleted and they’re in the red over Christmas.”
“The health system is once again in a delicate position, due to respiratory disease. Christmas gatherings and poor social distancing in particular have led to a spike in flu and Covid-19 cases.What we have to live through the Covid-19 pandemic Taught us a lot about respiratory viruses, their behavior and how to avoid themand, while 2020 and 2021 seem far away, We must not forget his teachings” said Florentino Pérez Raya, President of the General Council of Nursing.
To reduce COVID-19 cases and prevent the spread of influenza A, CGE has issued Ten Commandments for Spanish people, providing basic advice to avoid influenza and Covid-19 infection. “Nurses are a fundamental pillar in ending this pandemic through vaccination, We need to remember basic prevention and isolation recommendations, such as getting vaccinated or using masks, because, through simple gestures, lives can be saved. ” added Pérez Raya.
Tips to prevent infection
According to several nurses from different medical centers, The peak of infections will come after Three Kings Festivaldue to gatherings of family and friends, and They recommend utmost caution and the adoption of the Ten Commandments.For its part, CGE provides 10 tips to avoid flu and coronavirus infections.
10 tips to avoid the spread of influenza A and COVID-19:
- Get vaccinated against influenza A and coronavirus.
- Wash your hands often and use hydroalcoholic gel.
- If you feel symptoms, get tested.
- If you have symptoms, avoid meeting other people, especially in crowds.
- Avoid enclosed spaces and engage in outdoor activities.
- Spaces with many people should be ventilated.
- Avoid sharing personal items such as drinks or eating utensils.
- Do not touch your eyes or nose with your hands.
- Use disposable paper towels.
- Clean touched surfaces frequently.