A third of the Dutch want to give first aid within 1.5 meters Inland

Now that people are taking to the streets more often, they are also more likely to need or need help there. That is why the Red Cross comes with advice.

“Personal safety is the most important thing, and if you don’t feel comfortable doing physical first aid and getting close to someone, it’s best to see how you can help remotely. Of course it is always very important to act immediately when someone is in danger. Depending on the seriousness of the situation, 112 or calling the GP station is always the most important step ”, the organization emphasizes.

Mouth-to-mouth resuscitation is not recommended at this time, but 11 percent of the respondents would like to do this if there is a danger to life. However, the advice with CPR is to check (and not listen and feel) whether a victim is still breathing and to call 112. Working with an AED (Automatic External Defibrillator) is not recommended.

The virus is not spread through blood or burned or damaged skin, so the Red Cross says these symptoms are not in themselves a reason not to treat wounds. “In case of minor injuries, it is useful to pay extra attention to hygiene and to have the injured person stick a plaster themselves. Only really come into contact with a victim when there is no other way. ”

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