The General Directorate of Health , which is following the situation regarding the pneumonia outbreak in China , caused by the new coronavirus, issued a set of recommendations that the hospitals and clinics of the Hospital da Luz network have adopted. Thus, to all people who have recently traveled or had contact with others who traveled to China , namely to the cities of Wuhan, Beijing, Guangdong and Shanghai, it is recommended to: Avoid close contact with people who suffer from acute respiratory infections ; Wash your hands frequently , especially after direct contact with sick people; If you feel sick, adopt respiratory etiquette measures: cover your nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing (with a tissue or with your arm, never with your hands; then throw tissue in the trash); Wash your hands after blowing your nose, sneezing or coughing . The SNS 24 Line (808 24 24 24) is prepared to provide all the clarifications on this matter.
