The National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) has reported changes in the behavior of covid-19 in the country in recent weeks, suggesting widespread transmission of the virus at the community level in most parts of the country.
In this sense, before the start of university classes, he called on the community to maintain general hygiene measures, such as the use of masks when living with other people for more than 30 minutes in closed places with little or no ventilation.
In a statement, the report said that even as indicators such as hospitalizations, deaths and virus mutations remained unchanged, the number of cases and the rate of positive diagnostic tests increased.
Although he emphasized that “the situation is relatively calm and the general conditions are favorable, it is recommended that at this time of year and before university events, general measures continue to be taken to prevent infection and complications from covid 19, as well as to cooperate with other respiratory diseases such as influenza, respiratory As with cytomegaloviruses and pneumonia, special consideration must be given to the most vulnerable in the community.
It also advises that people with symptoms of acute respiratory illnesses such as flu, cold, cough, sore throat and fever should self-isolate as much as possible and rest for three to five days before recovering.
In addition, do not self-medicate, seek medical treatment or follow-up visits to monitor the progress of the disease so as to detect complications in time.
Likewise, he called for the consistent use of masks when exhibiting symptoms of acute respiratory illness and living with other people.
If 1 or more cases are found to co-exist in the same work area or academic activity, it is recommended that the sick person self-quarantine for 3 to 5 days, actively promote ventilation, encourage staff to use masks in closed places, if covid-19 symptoms or If you test positive, notify the entity or unit’s health officer and maintain adequate personal and furniture and facility hygiene at all times.