Isolation, Mother’s Day and cold change the landscape of BH – Gerais

05/10/2020 Health, World

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In the center of BH, little movement, as recommended by the WHO, on a Sunday until — In downtown BH, little movement, as recommended by WHO, on a typical Sunday even during quarantine (photo: Alexandre Guzanshe / EM / D.A Press)

The coldest day of 2020 in Belo Horizonte seems to have made people stay more at home, as it should be in its entirety COVID-19 pandemic. Unlike other days off, the capital of Minas Gerais was empty this Sunday (10/05), Mother’s Day, with few overcrowding points, which is condemned by the World Health Organization (WHO). few clouds

Reduced cold n — Frio reduced the number of people on the streets compared to other days of isolation in Belo Horizonte (photo: Alexandre Guzanshe / EM / D.A Press)

In Praa da Estação, only the street population and some people were observed at the bus stops.

In the Sete de Setembro square, considered the highlight of Belo Horizonte, there was almost no traffic of people or vehicles. In the Hospital Region, the movement was also small, even during a quarantined Sunday. In Joo Pessoa square, in front of Colgio Arnaldo, there was hardly anyone.

Queue to buy lunch

In Amazonas Avenue, pr — On Amazonas Avenue, near Praa Raul Soares, few pedestrians and vehicles (photo: Alexandre Guzanshe / EM / D.A Press)

Greater movement was recorded in some restaurants. Due to Dias das Mes, some of them had difficulties to avoid the formation of lines or to organize them. As in one located in the shopping center of Avenida Francisco Deslandes, in Anchieta, in the south-central region of the capital.

Praa da Estao, in the center of BH, practically empty this Sunday of Mother’s Day (photo: Alexandre Guzanshe / EM / D.A Press)

Delivery men were also noticed in various places. They also took advantage of Mother’s Day to bill, as the number of orders increased.

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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