Corona virus is transmitted by cargo from China? (SARS-like new type of corona virus)

 

 

 

The new type of SARS-like corona virus (2019-nVoC), which originates in China and has not yet been identified, threatens the world. The rapid spread and fatality of the new corona virus raises many questions about the virus. One of the frequently asked questions is whether the virus will be transported through cargo sent from China.

Today, when trade is globalized, many people order online and receive their product by cargo. China is one of the countries that are ordered from many sites. This brought to mind the questions, "Can the new type of corona virus be transported by cargo, or will it be infected by packages from China?"

Speaking to ntv.com.tr , Head of the Department of Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology of Istanbul University Istanbul Medical Faculty . Dr. Haluk Eraksoy to this question; “Coronaviruses, like other viruses, can continue their activities only within the living cells of humans or animals. Viruses lose their activity in a very short time in dry environments. Therefore, it is not possible for viruses to survive on the surface of non-humid inanimate objects ”.

HOW SHOULD THE PROCESS BE APPLIED TO THE NEW CORONA VIRUS CONTAMINATED ITEMS AND SURFACES?

Dr. Haluk Eraksoy, who said that a person suspected of having a new corona virus infection, should be wiped with standard bleach (1: 100 diluted), where all the surfaces that can be transmitted through respiratory secretions or body benefits should be wiped, "1:10 diluted bleach should be used when there is a significant contamination".

IF THE PERSON PREPARING THE CARGO HAS A NEW CORONA VIRUS…

"Does the fact that the person who prepared the cargo got infected means that the package also contains microbes?" Eraksoy's response is as follows:

“Some bacteria can withstand dryness for a long time and survive. Viruses, on the other hand, lose their activity very quickly in dry extracellular environments. A virus is enough for an infected person to lose his activity, even after a couple of hours, if he gets infected with a lifeless item. So that virus can no longer switch to another person. ”

THE NEW CORONA VIRUS COMES WITH RESPIRATORY EXHIBITIONS

The new corona virus is thought to be transmitted by respiratory secretions like other corona viruses. Cough, sneezing, laughing, and virus-containing droplets that spread to the environment during the conversation of the sick people touch the mucous membranes of the healthy people, causing them to get sick.

Professor Dr. Haluk Eraksoy said that in order for the disease to be transmitted from person to person, close contact of 2 meters is required, “Findings to date show that the new coronavirus can be transmitted from person to person. However, the extent of contamination is still unknown. The most important factor that determines how the epidemic will progress is how easily the virus can be transmitted from person to person and how successfully to take the necessary measures. In the light of today's information, the new coronavirus's meat, milk, eggs, etc. It can be said that the products are not contaminated by eating ”.

HATCHERY TIME 2-14 DAYS

Infectious Diseases and Clinical Microbiology Specialist, who stated that the disease manifested by high fever (39 ° C), cough and shortness of breath, which started suddenly after an incubation period of 2-14 days , said, “Some patients may also have a sore throat and runny nose. Almost all of the seriously ill and deceased are elderly or people with underlying disease (lung diseases, organ failure, cancer, diabetes, immunosuppressive diseases). The disease is relatively mild in young healthy adults. ”

WHAT CAN BE DONE TO PROTECT THE NEW CORONA VIRUS?

"There is no need to take any special precautions in the society since there is no disease spread in our country for today". Eraksoy, stating that there is no vaccine that will affect the new corona virus and provide protection from the disease, continued as follows:

“For now, the most effective way to be protected is to avoid contact with the virus (sick people). However, it is very important to pay attention to hand cleaning and not to take the unclean hands to the eyes, mouth and nose in order to protect not only from the new coronavirus but also all other respiratory viruses in the winter months when a large number of viruses (flu, flu viruses, etc.) circulating among people are circulating among people. "

CORONA VIRUS-DUE DEATH INCREASES

The number of people who died in China due to the new type of corona virus (2019-nVoC) has increased to 106, with the number of cases exceeding 5 thousand.

Current figures on the countries where the disease is seen and the number of patients detected; Taiwan (5), Thailand (8), Australia (5), Malaysia (4), Singapore (4), France (3), Japan (3), South Korea (3), USA (5), Vietnam (2) Stating that Canada, (1) and Nepal (1), Dr. Haluk Eraksoy said, “A newly emerging virus has always aroused interest and curiosity. This is also the case for the new coronavirus. Unfortunately, most unrealistic information is spreading in social media with the speed of light. Therefore, only the explanations of serious institutions and organizations should be listened to. "