While the epidemic of Coronavirus is spreading extremely quickly, a second case has died today in France, that Italy, a country bordering on France, is greatly affected, that new cases are detected in France, Synerpa, a confederation representing nearly two thousand retirement homes, ” calls for strict preventive measures “.
” Indeed, like the directives of the Ministry of National Education for schools, it seems imperative in particular that access to establishments welcoming elderly people is limited and regulated for anyone from China, South Korea, Macao , Hong Kong, Singapore and Italy (Lombardy and Veneto) or anyone who has been in contact with a traveler from these countries »Specifies the Synerpa press release. All in all, a measure of common sense.
For Florence Arnaiz-Maumé, general delegate of Synerpa: “ the situation worries all French people but also health professionals. Earlier this week, Doctor Patrick Pelloux wondered about the ability of hospitals to manage an epidemic “.
And to continue: ” the situation also concerns our members. They support 250,000 elderly people every day in institutions and at home, who are the most vulnerable to this virus. This is why we are asking the government for clear and precise directives in order to prevent a major health crisis. ”
Remember, currently, there is no vaccine or treatment against the coronavirus, a virus that can kill by slow asphyxiation due to this viral pneumonia.
A common point among subjects who have succumbed since the beginning of this year 2020 to the coronavirus: many older people who are already sick, therefore, with poor quality immunity. As with the flu, the elderly are particularly at risk. Hence the importance of taking precautions in retirement homes but also in assisted living facilities for seniors.
To limit the risks, some advice…
– Hand hygiene: wash your hands with soap and water regularly and use a hydro-alcoholic solution in public places
– Avoid direct contact with animals
– Keep away from people with signs of ENT infection (common cold, cough)
– Consult a doctor in case of fever above 38 ° C and cough or difficulty in breathing and wear a surgical mask (or lack of a mask, use containment methods (handkerchief or hand) during coughing and sneezing. )
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