"Coronavirus is not a reason to lock yourself in your house."

"Coronavirus is not a reason to lock yourself in your house."

Coronaviruses were identified in the mid-1960s and are known to infect humans and some animals. The target cells are the epithelial cells of the respiratory and gastrointestinal tract.

A new Coronavirus is a new strain of coronavirus that has not previously been identified in humans before being reported in Wuhan, China in December 2019.

The disease caused by the new Coronavirus has a name 'COVID-19'. The most common symptoms are fever, cough and breathing difficulties. In severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia and kidney failure. Like other respiratory diseases, the infection can cause symptoms such as colds and can rarely be fatal. Most people recover from the disease. People at risk are the elderly and those with diseases such as diabetes and heart disease.

The new Coronavirus is spread through contact with a sick person via saliva, dirty hands and even faeces.

The animal source of the new Coronavirus has not yet been identified. The incubation period lasts up to a maximum of 14 days.

And finally, what can be done to protect oneself against the new Coronavirus?

• Wash hands often with antibacterial soap
• Keep a distance of at least 2 metres from people who have a fever or are coughing
• Avoid touching nose, mouth, eyes with unwashed hands
• Wear masks if you are in contact with the sick person
• Postponing travel to China and risk zones in Italy
• Ventilate the room often
• Doing sport and physical activity outdoors

 Getting out and about in the open air by running or cycling is indispensable for boosting the immune system at all ages.

The situation is constantly monitored. Any new updates can be found in the Portal www.salute.gov.it/nuovocoronavirus

So to stay healthy, we avoid crowded, enclosed places and go out for fresh air in a park or a grove, where we can get there on our bikes. Meeting up with friends or relatives would also be better outdoors.

Take your bike, pack your children or pets, everything you need for a day outdoors. And remember to take your amuchina with you. ))

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