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Greece’s National Health Org. publishes coronavirus advice in English

Greece’s National Public Health Organization EODY has issued advices and information on coronavirus and COVID-19 in English.

Based on the available scientific data relating to the new SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus infection, systematic implementation of all measures for prevention of the new coronavirus transmission and spread is considered of outmost importance.

Please consider the following:

WHAT TO DO

  • Wash your hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water or a disinfectant, and avoid touching your face (eyes, nose, mouth) with your hands.
  • Cover you cough or sneezes with a tissue which you must dispose of straightaway using a rubbish bin. If you don’t have a tissue, use your elbow.
  • If you experience mild symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat) stay home in isolation.
  • If symptoms become worse or if you are considered high-risk (elderly or people of any age with underlying health conditions e.g. diabetes mellitus, cardiovascular and chronic respiratory diseases, arterial hypertension), you should immediately contact your physician for evaluation.
  • If you are under medication, you must comply with your doctors’ advice.

WHAT NOT TO DO

  • You should not come in contact with persons who show symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat).
  • Avoid gatherings, social events, visits to other houses and crowded open spaces.
  • Avoid any unnecessary travels abroad or within the country.
  • Do not visit your doctor or a health unit if you develop mild symptoms of respiratory infection (cough, runny nose, fever, sore throat).
  • Strictly avoid visits to patients in hospitals.

Strictly avoid contact with people in high-risk groups. If this is not possible, take all personal hygiene measures (wash your hands thoroughly, use a mask or keep a 2-meter distance from one another).

The official website of EODY has also in English “Guidelines on home isolation of suspected cases”, “on self-isolation at home” as well as and “for children and adolescents on staying at home”.The is also “Advice for travelers” in English.

More more information on coronavirus in Greece and government lockdown measures, click here.

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