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The Ministry of Health confirmed this Wednesday 16 more deaths in Colombia from covid-19. With this update, the number of deaths in the country amounts to 509.
According to the health authorities, the new deaths correspond to a 63 year old man in Bogotá, with Epoc; a 72 year old man in Bogotá, with Epoc, heart disease, smoking; a 78 year old woman in Santa Rosa, Bolívar, with kidney failure, heart disease and Epoc; a 75 year old man in Bogotá, with hypothyroidism; a 27 year old woman in Cartagena, with HT and diabetes; an 83 year old man in Cartagena, without comorbidities, and a 58 year old man in Leticia, with diabetes.
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This Wednesday Amazonas (photo) registered the highest number of confirmed new infections: 128.
Also to an 83 year old man in Cartagena, with HTA and extabaquismo; a 71 year old woman in Zona Bananera, Magdalena, with HTA; a 48 year old man in Cali, without comorbidities; a 47 year old man in Cali, without comorbidities; an 81 year old man in Villavicencio, with Epoc; a 92 year old woman in Puerto López, Meta, with heart disease and diabetes; a 52 year old man in Buenaventura, with obesity; a 55 year old man in Leticia, with comorbidities under study, and a 78 year old woman in Leticia, with chronic kidney disease, dyslipidemia, and rheumatoid arthritis.
The Ministry of Health also reported that in the last 24 hours 6,061 tests were processed, which yielded 658 new confirmed infections in Amazonas (128), Bogotá (122), Barranquilla (111), Cartagena (107), Valle (63), Atlántico (33), Risaralda (1,), Antioquia (10), Vaupés (9), Magdalena (8 ), Boyacá (8), Quindío (7), Santa Marta (6), Bolívar (5), Chocó (5), La Guajira (4), Casanare (4), Meta (3), Huila (2), Cundinamarca (2), Caquetá (2), Tolima (1) and Cauca (1).
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With this update, the country reaches 12,930 confirmed infections, distributed in 34 departments and districts of the country. Bogotá is the city with the most cases. Thus, the capital reaches 4,685 infections.
This report from the health authorities indicates that to date there are 3,133 patients who have recovered in all the country.
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Frequently asked questions about coronavirus disease (covid-19)
What are the symptoms of covid-19?
According to the WHO, the most common symptoms are fever, dry cough and tiredness. Other less frequent symptoms that affect some patients are aches and pains, nasal congestion, headache, conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhea, loss of taste or smell, and skin rashes or color changes. on the fingers or toes.
However, the WHO cautions that these symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some of the infected people, in fact, only have very mild symptoms.
What should you do if you have symptoms?
I don’t know
If you have mild symptoms, such as a mild cough or fever, you generally do not need to seek medical attention. The WHO recommends staying home, isolating yourself, and monitoring your symptoms.
In which cases should medical attention be sought?
Seek medical attention if you have trouble breathing or feel chest pain or pressure. Contact the hotlines in your city.
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In what ways is it spread?
I don’t know
Since the virus affects the airways, all secretions that come from there can pass it on to someone else. Sneezing, coughing, phlegm, and those that remain on your hands and on wet surfaces can contain it and pass it on to another person directly. According to the WHO, the incubation period (time between infection and the appearance of symptoms) varies between 1 and 12 days.
How can we protect ourselves and others if we don’t know who is infected?
The most effective measure to prevent covid-19 is to wash your hands properly, with soap and water. Doing so frequently reduces the risk of contracting the virus by up to 50%. Similarly, other everyday preventive measures are recommended to help prevent the spread of respiratory diseases, such as:
– Avoid close contact with sick people
– When sneezing, cover yourself with the inside of the elbow
– If you have cold symptoms, stay home and wear face masks
– Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
– Ventilate your home
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