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Since August, Bogotá began a constant decline in the occupancy of Intensive Care Units (ICU). However, as reported on Monday by the Minister of Health, Fernando Ruíz, “since September 11, this decline seems to have been interrupted. “
(Last update: Covid-19 leaves 189 deaths and 5,359 new infections in Colombia)
It is worth remembering that, on that date, the capital of the country experienced a day of demonstrations that woke up after the murder of engineer and law student Javier Ordóñez in an act of police abuse.
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That fact, added to several disagreements expressed from different social sectors, was also one of the triggers of the national strike that began this September 21 in Colombia, and which has revealed thousands of protesters gathered in the streets, which set off the alerts from the health authorities.
“There is a very important call to citizens, remembering that we are in a covid situation that has not happened. As it has been decreasing, we have made a very important effort that we cannot lose,” said the head of the portfolio. of health.
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These agglomerations can generate a negative effect, a situation of stagnation or regrowth
And he added that “these agglomerations can generate a negative effect, a situation of stagnation or regrowth that affects the country’s cities in a very important way.”
In fact, this Monday the Ministry of Health issued a statement in which it is recalled that the Agglomerations of more than 50 people are prohibited until November 30, according to Resolution 1462.
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“An event in which there is a large number of people, the participants are standing in motion throughout the event, is considered high risk, it is also of long duration and there is no physical distancing. The above, not counting also the not wearing masks, sharing materials and physical elements and not having frequent hand washing, “the document says.
The evidence of Minsalud
The statement from the main health authority in Colombia contains the following explanation on how contagion can spread in agglomerations:
The United States CDC explained that contagions occur between people who are in close contact with each other, “through respiratory droplets or small particles, such as aerosols, that are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, sings, speaks or breathes ”.
These particles can be inhaled through the nose, mouth, airways, and lungs and cause an infection. This is believed to be the main way the virus spreads.
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“It is possible for COVID-19 to spread through airborne droplets and particles that form when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, sings, speaks or breathes. There is growing evidence that airborne droplets and particles can remain suspended in the air and be inhaled by others, and travel distances beyond two meters, ”they noted in their update.
For all the above, the correct use of the mask is essential, in addition to the physical distance of two meters between people.
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Recent studies indicate that people who are infected but have no symptoms also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. This is because people can spread the virus before they know they are sick, even if none of those in the area have any symptoms. Social distancing is especially important for people who are at higher risk of developing the disease more seriously, leading to hospitalization, ICU, or even death.
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