BH Nurse Gets Licensed Due to COVID-19 – General

05/11/2020 Health

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Function — The hospital employee Maria Amlia Lins had a vulnerable condition recognized by a judge and does not need to appear at the scene (photo: Google Street View / Reproduction)

A Belo Horizonte nurse assured that she was away from activities in the hospital where she works through a provisional decision of the Justice due to the pandemic of COVID-19. The professional who works in the Maria Amlia Lins Hospital, member of the Hospital Foundation of the State of Minas Gerais (Fhemig)He claimed to have asthma and is therefore more susceptible to complications if contaminated by the new coronavirus.

He claimed that he requested the removal of his duties because he was part of the risk group provided for in the Fhemig ordinance. He added that, despite being considered unfit for his duties as a result, the unit’s management did not release her from attending work.

The nurse said that the activities she has carried out put her health and life at risk, since she remains in patient care activities, exposed to contact with other professional colleagues who are at the forefront in the fight against the new coronavirus and others. passers-by

The judicial order was granted by Judge Rogrio Santos Arajo Abreu, of the 5th Court of Fazenda Pblica and the municipalities of the Belo Horizonte district. According to the magistrate, special attention should be paid to people who are included in the risk groups, who are against COVID-19, who will be more exposed to complications in their state of health.

For the judge, even if the nurse is assigned to work in a hospital area outside the direct care of patients with the disease caused by the new coronavirus, there is still the risk of contagion, as she deals directly with a wide and diverse audience during all day. Furthermore, displacement creates a potential risk of contamination. The decision is valid while the pandemic lasts in state territory.

What is the coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. The new coronavirus agent (COVID-19) was discovered in December 2019 in China. The disease can cause infections with symptoms initially similar to colds or mild flu, but with the risk of worsening, which can lead to death.

How is COVID-19 transmitted?

Transmission of coronavirus generally occurs by air or by personal contact with contaminated secretions, such as saliva drops, sneezing, cough, phlegm, close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands, contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, followed by mouth contact. , nose or eyes.

How to prevent it?

The recommendation is to avoid overcrowding, stay away from those who show symptoms of respiratory infection, wash your hands frequently, cough with your forearm in front of your mouth, and often use soap and water to wash your hands or gel alcohol afterward. from contact with surfaces. and people At home, be very careful against COVID-19.

What are the symptoms of coronavirus?

See the main symptoms of people infected with COVID-19:

Fever
Cough
Shortness of breath and difficulty breathing.
Gastric problems
Diarrhea

In severe cases, victims have:

Pneumonia
Severe acute respiratory syndrome
Renal insufficiency

Myths and truths about the virus

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Coronavirus: what to do with clothes, accessories and shoes when you return home
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