Analysis of Personal Protection Equipment for Upper Respiratory Tract to Prevent the Spread of COVID-19: Part I
Abstract
The number of countries where the infection by a new coronavirus has been identified is constantly increasing. Accordingly, the amounts of infected people in the individual countries are alarming. The purpose of the present article is to provide information on this new, highly infectious disease and describe potential methods for reducing the risk of the infection transmission in our environment.
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Introduction
The term coronavirus refers to four viral genera that cause diseases of various severity degrees in animals and humans. The virus may cause common difficulties, such as cold, cough and elevated body temperatures. It may also contribute to the development of deadly diseases, such as the severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS), or support other dangerous infections.
Conclusion
The number of persons infected with coronavirus is constantly rising and this fact should not be underestimated. The infection may be transmitted as easy as just by being near a person who is present with symptoms like cough, fever or difficulties breathing, as well as by touching objects that such a person has recently touched. Despite the fact that efficient vaccines against COVID-19 have been developed, it is necessary to consistently implement the key measures that eliminate the transmission of this highly infectious disease.