UNAM recommends maintaining protective measures to prevent rebound of COVID-19 cases

Patricia Ramirez

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The National Autonomous University of Mexico’s (UNAM) University Program in Epidemiology and Emerging Risks Research has warned that the country’s Covid-19 behavior has changed in recent weeks, both in terms of the number of cases and the rate of positive diagnoses. Tests have shown widespread transmission of the virus at the community level across most of the country’s territories.

However, experts emphasized that indicators such as hospitalization, death and virus mutation remained unchanged.

“Despite the relative calm and generally favorable conditions, general measures to prevent infection and complications from Covid-19 are recommended to continue at this time of year and prior to University events.” As well as other respiratory illnesses (influenza, RSV, pneumonia, etc.), especially considering the most vulnerable in the community,” he said in a statement.

They also emphasized that people who have symptoms of acute respiratory diseases such as flu, cold, cough, sore throat, and fever should try to self-isolate and recover after three to five days of rest. It is recommended not to self-medicate, seek medical treatment or follow-up visits to monitor the progress of the disease and detect complications in time.

In this sense, they recommend that you always wear a mask if you have symptoms of ARDs, when you live with other people, and when you are with multiple people for more than 30 minutes in closed, sparsely populated places. not ventilated..

When 1 or more cases appear at the same time in the same work area or academic activities, it is recommended that the sick person self-quarantine for 3 to 5 days, actively promote ventilation, encourage indoor staff and indoor staff to use masks if they have symptoms of Covid19 or test positive positive, please notify the entity or unit’s health officer.

Finally, always ensure adequate hygiene of individuals as well as furniture and facilities.