Coronavirus is obviously a huge topic in the news, so I wanted to let my constituents know that the state and federal governments are taking this situation seriously. Recently, I was briefed on the state’s readiness, and I can say that I have a great deal of confidence in the governor and the team he has in place to deal with coronavirus.
The governor has directed the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) and the State Emergency Management Agency (SEMA) to coordinate with federal efforts that are being headed up by the vice president.
DHSS has been taking steps to prepare for coronavirus since Jan. 27, and the governor began receiving updates shortly after.
Coronavirus, or COVID-19, is a new virus strain. At the moment, it is hard to know exactly what to expect, but there are some things we know about coronavirus. According to DHSS, COVID-19 spreads like the flu and may be spread by coughing, sneezing, personal contact and by touch. The severity of coronavirus can range from mild, cold-like symptoms to severe pneumonia that requires hospitalization.
It is important to note that coronavirus, like normal influenza, seems particularly dangerous for the elderly and for people with preexisting respiratory problems. Currently, there are no vaccines for this virus strain, and treatment options are limited. DHSS believes most people with mild coronavirus will recover on their own by drinking plenty of fluids and resting. Some cases that develop pneumonia as a result of coronavirus may require medical care or hospitalization.
According to DHSS, prevention methods to avoid coronavirus include:
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
Avoid close contact with others
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces
More information about coronavirus, its spread, information for health care providers and the government’s response can be found on DHSS’ website.
Not really new as it was known about earlier, but broke out in December and orange hair and his gutting of CDC, WHO and other health agencies sat on their thumbs to see if it was going to strike. Dumb luck it did hit and now scramble to start testing and inoculation. Dollar short and day late. I think 8:59 says it best.
ReplyDeleteI think you're both fear mongering, panicky "D" slaves trying to pin anything you can to President Trump. "Let's see if this sticks...Nope. NEXT."
ReplyDeleteDidn't stick because he is covered in oil and grease from the corporate elite and 1% and backed by dumb, scared and little people in the Congress, uh, those are the GOP boot lickers. I cannot believe our population has been so led astray with all this cutting of oversight to military, IT, health, education, environment and human rights. They have violated every intention by our founding fathers of a righteous and decent country of all the people not the elite idiots.
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