COVID-19: the city council extends the state of public calamity in BH – Gerais

For the decree to be valid, the measure must be approved in the Legislative Assembly of Minas Gerais (ALMG). Among the reasons cited by PBH for the extension of the state of public calamity, are the increase in COVID-19 indicators in Belo Horizonte, which remained stable until October, in addition to the lack of provision of sufficient vaccination coverage in the period extended ordinance. .

In addition to expanding the state of public calamity, the PBH also made the new business hours official on Saturday. The scheme had already been announced by the mayor Alexandre Kalil (PSD) at a press conference this Friday (12/18).

Street shops, galleries and shopping malls can now operate between 9 a.m. and 8 p.m., Monday through Saturday, the same range of days as shopping malls, which can open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. On Sundays, shopping center establishments are permitted operating only in the drive-thru scheme, that is, when the customer pays for the product and withdraws, without permanence not local.

What is 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 those of a mild cold or flu, but with the risk of worsening, leading to death.
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How is COVID-19 transmitted?

Coronavirus transmission generally occurs through the air or through personal contact with contaminated secretions, such as saliva droplets, sneezing, coughing, phlegm, close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands, contact with contaminated objects or surfaces, followed by contact with mouth, nose or eyes.

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How to prevent?

The recommendation is to avoid overcrowding, stay away from those showing symptoms of respiratory infection, wash your hands frequently, cough with your forearm in front of your mouth, and frequently wash your hands with soap and water or gel alcohol after contact. . with surfaces and people. At home, take extra precautions against COVID-19.
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What are the symptoms of the coronavirus?

Check out the main symptoms of people infected with COVID-19:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath and shortness of breath
• Gastric problems
• Diarrhea

In severe cases, victims have

• Pneumonia
• Severe acute respiratory syndrome
• Renal insufficiency

The types of COVID-19 symptoms are increasing each week as researchers advance in identifying the behavior of the virus.

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Myths and truths about the virus

On social media, the spread of COVID-19 also spread rumors about how Sars-CoV-2 virus It is transmitted. And other questions arose: Is the alcohol gel capable of killing the virus? Is the coronavirus lethal at a worrying level? Can one infected person infect several others? Will the epidemic kill thousands of Brazilians, since the SUS could not serve everyone? We did a report with an infectious disease doctor and he explains all the myths and truths about the coronavirus.

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