If the first news of COVID-19 did not alarm us so much because of its geographical distance … the first cases arrived in Spain, concern began to grow … Already with a confirmed case in Ourense, that of the Salesian teacher, and another pending Confirming the coronavirus is a topic of conversation in networks, at workplaces, on the street or in cafes. Opinions for all tastes from the most fearful to those who consider that it will not go much further than a flu.
The health authorities are also putting the batteries and transmit a series of tips and recommendations to curb the spread. Among these actions, Sergas has used social networks in this case of its Facebook to post a video of Dr. María Sande, head of the Preventive Medicine Service of the Sanitary Area of Ourense
Reassure by reporting that in 80% of cases this disease occurs mildly. Among the recommendations: the use of disinfecting gel. Many schools and public buildings have installed dispensers of this solution for use by workers and the general public.
We are also approaching pharmacies. Santiago Leyes Vence is the president of the Ourense pharmacists and tells us that there are already problems with supplies and with hand sanitizing gels and masks …
In what has to do with public administration from the Occupational Risk Prevention Cabinet of Commissions of the Ourense City Council they ask the creation of a protocol of action. Tomorrow the Council summons them, they consider that late, the Health and Safety Committee at 1:30 in the afternoon.
Manuel Pérez explains that the only measure that has been taken has been the placement of a disinfectant dispenser on the ground floor and that many individual workers have bought gloves.
Even the iglesias de Ourense have already applied their particular protocol such as the suppression of the handshake for peace or holy water in the piles.
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