SAFETY MEASURES
to prevent the proliferation of droplet transmitted viruses
Dear University Citizen,
As you may know, a new coronavirus known as 2019-nCoV has been identified in the background of an epidemic of pneumonia in Wuhan (China) at the end of 2019. The virus can cause serious respiratory disease and its source is currently unknown.
Human to human transmission of the virus has been confirmed. It is likely to be spread by droplets usual for coronaviruses and by direct or indirect contact with infected secretions. The incubation period is 2-12 days, on average 5 days. In all likelihood, the contaminated, however symptom free person may infect even during incubation.
The risk of infection can be reduced by following a few simple hygienic rules, which are summarized in the table below. Please pay special attention to complying with these rules during the epidemic period!
