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NUR-SULTAN. KazInformation - Virologist at the National Expert Center State Institution Bota Berdieva gave a number of tips on protecting against coronavirus, KazInformation reports.

To avoid becoming infected with a new type of coronavirus, you first need to boost your immunity. This is because the virus spreads from person to person through respiratory droplets, and people with weakened immune systems, pregnant women and the elderly are at higher risk of infection. In particular, it is better to eat more oranges, kiwis and rose hips, which contain vitamin C, and limit seafood in the menu,” says the doctor.

 According to him, the first symptoms of the disease are fever, cough, weakness and shortness of breath. 

“First of all, you should maintain personal hygiene and wash your hands frequently. Ventilate the room frequently and use a handkerchief when sneezing. If you experience symptoms of the disease, use a medical mask and do not go to crowded places. A medical mask should only be worn indoors and should be changed every 2-3 hours. It’s better to postpone a trip abroad,” said B. Berdieva. 

Note that in 2019, a new coronavirus (COVID-19) was first discovered in the Chinese city of Wuhan. People who become infected with this infection develop coronavirus pneumonia. 

According to Health Minister Elzhan Birtanov, 992 people are currently in quarantine in Kazakhstan (1,092 people, including 100 people who arrived from South Korea on March 5). This includes those who are isolated and in home quarantine. In categories 2 and 3, that is, by address of residence, 7,515 people are under the control of the Ministry of Health, a total of about 8,000 people.

You can read the latest news about the epidemic through a special section of KazInformation.

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