Covid-19 Instructions on how to break the chain of transmission & Frequent questions 24.03.2020

Last update 08/06/2021

Protection guidelines explained

We must be particularly careful. Infection with the Covid-19 virus is asymptomatic for a period of up to two weeks. This means that someone may transmit it to others without having any symptoms himself or herself, as it may also mean that we may transmit it to others without having the slightest indication that we carry the virus. The Covid-19 virus is transferred from human to human and from object to human through the nasal and oral route (not through the digestive route), or through the eyes. Click here for detailed protection guidelines, and explained, in accordance to the Greek National Organisation of Public Health [EODY, 13/03/2020)].

 

Instructions in the event that a loved one displays symptoms

If a loved one displays symptoms, it is important to remain calm. It is very likely that the symptoms that become manifest are actually indications of a common cold, or the flu, or they may also be symptoms of mild Covid-19 infection. A simple advice is to tap into your humor, block all negative thoughts and try to think positively about the future. Try to protect yourself and your mood despite the dramatic news, as much as you can, and continue to freely enjoy all the small, everyday beautiful things with your loved us, albeit without ignoring the following instructions for protection issued by the National Public Health Organization of Greece (E.O.D.Y).

 
 

A few pieces of advice for psychological well-being

We are going through unprecedented times and we have been called upon to change our daily routine in order to protect ourselves from the Covid-19 virus, both individually and as society as a whole. Regardless of whether it may sound extreme, unnecessary or clichéd, it is nonetheless important to emphasize the fact that routine is the most stable thing we all have in our lives.

At the same time, we see the personal and collective mourning that grips other countries, the personal stories of loss of people fallen ill with the Covid-19 virus and the accounts of relatives who have lost their loved ones in such a terrible and sudden way. To make matters worse, we are witnessing a pandemic that also brings wide-scale financial insecurity. Continue reading with a few pieces of advice for psychological well-being.

 

Number of confirmed cases of infection by Covid-19, from country to country and date to date.

How many confirmed cases have occurred in Greece, in China, Italy, Spain, U.K., U.S.A. until today? At what rate do incidents increase every day in different countries during a period of one month or two? How many new incidents are confirmed today? When was the first incident confirmed in different countries and at what rate did Covid-19 expanded in each country until today?

You may visit the following link and read a comparative graph. You may also select the countries in which you are interested. Additionally, download the DATA file in order to see the exact confirmed cases of Covid-19 in different countries and from date to date. The data is updated daily by the authors who created the article. https://www.visualcapitalist.com/infection-trajectory-flattening-the-covid19-curve/

 

Should I take antibiotics either as a “precaution” or if I have any symptoms?

Antibiotics can only cure bacteria, not viruses. As a consequence, antibiotics are not suitable for the Covid-19 virus. Moreover, we must never take antibiotics as a precaution; we must only take them after examination and prescription by a physician for treatment of bacterial infection. The irrational and pointless use of antibiotics plays a decisive role in improving the strength of bacteria. At the same time, the “precautionary” – i.e. without reason – use of antibiotics can be harmful for our organism in many ways.

Watch the following very short video by W.H.O. about the phenomenon of bacterial pan-resistance.

Also, you may visit the following sources of information by EODY and W.H.O.:

  • https://eody.gov.gr/pagkosmia-evdomada-eyaisthitopoiisis-gia-tin-orthologiki-chrisi-ton-antiviotikon/

  • https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/20-09-2017-the-world-is-running-out-of-antibiotics-who-report-confirms

  • https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ZX97bIbZBQ

“Also, never use any medicine if you have not first discussed with a physician, taking into consideration side effects, drugs interaction, comorbid conditions, etc. and never advise others to take a medicine. ”
 

For more information and detailed guidelines visit the website of EODY at https://eody.gov.gr/neos-koronaios-covid-19/ and eody.gov.gr or call at the four-digit 1135.

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Sources

Greek National Organisation of Public Health - Εθνικός Οργανισμός Υγείας [Ε.Ο.Δ.Υ, 2020, April 30). COVID-19 – Οδηγίες για τη χρήση μάσκας από το κοινό. Retrieved May 02, 2020 from https://eody.gov.gr/covid-19-odigies-gia-ti-chrisi-maskas-apo-to-koino/

Greek National Organisation of Public Health - Εθνικός Οργανισμός Υγείας [Ε.Ο.Δ.Υ, 2020, March 13). Public safety advice. Retrieved March 23, 2020 from https://eody.gov.gr/loimoxi-apo-to-neo-koronoio-covid-19-odigies-profylaxis-gia-to-koino/

Greek National Organisation of Public Health - Εθνικός Οργανισμός Υγείας [Ε.Ο.Δ.Υ, 2020, March 13). Υγιεινή των χεριών. Πληροφορίες για το κοινό. Retrieved March 23, 2020 from https://eody.gov.gr/mikroviaki-antochi-kai-loimoxeis-poy-syndeontai-me-choroys-parochis-ygeias/choroi-parochis-ygeias-nosokomeia/ygieini-ton-cherion/

Greek National Organisation of Public Health - Εθνικός Οργανισμός Υγείας [Ε.Ο.Δ.Υ, 2020, March 19). Guidance on self-isolation at home. Retrieved March 23, 2020 from https://eody.gov.gr/odigies-gia-apomonosi-epafon-sto-spiti/

N. Routley (2020, March 16). Infection Trajectory: See Which Countries are Flattening Their COVID-19 Curve. www.visual capitalist.com. Retrieved March 23, 2020 from https://www.visualcapitalist.com/infection-trajectory-flattening-the-covid19-curve/

World Health Organization. [W.H.O, 2020, March 09]. Coronavirus: no evidence that food is a source or transmission route. Retrieved March 23, 2020 from https://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/news/coronavirus-no-evidence-food-source-or-transmission-route

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