Novel coronavirus's harm mainly leads to multiple organ failure, especially lung and heart, leading to clinical death.
A new study by scientists from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) concluded that COVID-19 virus can spread from the respiratory tract to almost all other organs of the body (including the heart and brain) and stay for several months after infection.
The researchers said that this study is the "most comprehensive analysis" of COVID-19's staying time in human body and brain so far. They performed autopsies on 44 patients who died in COVID-19, and mapped and quantified the distribution of COVID-19 in the whole body. Results: COVID-19 was detected in all 44 patients, including 85 anatomical sites and 79 body fluid samples.
During an outbreak, you should:
1, wash your hands frequently and maintain good respiratory hygiene habits.
Wash your hands with soap or hand sanitizer and tap water, and wipe your hands with disposable paper towels or clean towels. Wash your hands immediately after contact with respiratory secretions (such as sneezing).
Maintain good respiratory hygiene habits. When coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with paper towels and towels. Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing, and avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth.
2. Enhance physical fitness and immunity, and keep the environment clean and ventilated.
Enhance physical fitness and immunity, eat a balanced diet, exercise moderately, work and rest regularly, and avoid excessive fatigue.
Open the window for ventilation at least three times a day for 20~30 minutes each time. When the outdoor air quality is poor, the number and time of air exchange should be reduced appropriately.
3. Try to reduce activities in crowded places and pay attention to symptoms.
Minimize activities in crowded places and avoid contact with patients with respiratory infections.
Symptoms of respiratory infection, such as cough, runny nose, fever, etc. You should be isolated and rested at home. If the fever persists or the symptoms worsen, you should see a doctor as soon as possible.
4. The role of hand washing in preventing respiratory diseases.
Proper hand washing is one of the most effective measures to prevent diarrhea and respiratory tract infection. Authorities such as the China Center for Disease Control and Prevention and the World Health Organization suggest washing hands with soap and clean water (tap water).
The above contents refer to People's Daily Online-COVID-19 will stay in the patient's organs for several months.
The above contents refer to People's Daily Online-How to do personal protection during the epidemic?