The National Cancer Institute offers advice to cancer patients on the additional care they should take by Covid19 along with those of the rest of the population (such as washing hands extensively, avoiding social contact, not going out if not necessary, disinfecting surfaces , avoid touching the eyes, nose or mouth.)

Among them are:

_Have your diagnosis and treatment data recorded by calling before going to your doctor in case you have changed the place or day of your appointments, due to the overflow in hospitals to treat other coronavirus patients.

_Make sure you have medication for several weeks at home.

_Also if you participate in a clinical study call them and follow their instructions.

_Prepare a plan with your doctor, family and caregivers for this stage.

For more information click on this link

And above all, be positive!

Solidarity increases day by day in the fight against the coronavirus and different people and companies help as much as possible.

Amancio Ortega has offered the logistics of Inditex and its centers to manufacture sanitary material. The Arehucas rum factory in the Canary Islands will use its facilities to distill sanitary alcohol. Volunteers come together to make purchases for the elderly or disabled, people gather to sew face masks, IT electronics offer to print respirators, Cuba sends doctors to help Health in Lombardy, China advises other governments on their experience in the fight with the Covid 19 and also several of its citizens have donated masks, gels and gloves throughout Spain, etc.

While the police, civil guard and army combine their efforts to make others aware of the need to remain at home these days in the quarantine period decreed by the executive. (Period that foreseeably will lengthen in time looking at the countries that have already passed it or are in it). Coming from the imposition of fines to arrests to those who irresponsibly go shopping miles from their homes even with their bikes on .

A new virus has come to change everything. The coronavirus that has put the values ​​in place reminding us that the consumption or collection of products or medals at work are not the priority but the family, the moments and health.

Today, the military has begun to deploy in various Spanish cities such as Vigo or Coruña to help people become aware and remain at home following quarantine, or meet their demands for basic necessities. Since until now many @ s formed groups in supermarkets, tobacconists or street banks to socialize without realizing their vulnerability and exposure to the virus for themselves and others. These brave soldiers are exposing themselves to contagion without counting today or wearing masks.

The state of alarm has been decreed this Sunday the 15th. This measure will last in principle 15 days but it is extendable, in addition the European Commission has issued an official statement in which it assures the joint response of the member states to the economic problems derived from the crisis of the coronavirus to companies and individuals. Ensuring the supply of supermarkets and the coordinated action of all.

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The WHO has warned that Covid 19 patients can still transmit the virus two weeks after they have been discharged.

 Xente Nova card allows children between 4 and 21 years old to travel free on buses and intercity boats in Galicia . When you turn 21, you can continue using it until the recharged balance runs out. While children under 4 already travel for free.

To obtain it, you can request an appointment online or physically at any Abanca office. Providing ID and family book of the child.

Before it can be used, it must be recharged at any Abanca ATM by electronic or mobile banking.

At the moment, the provinces of Coruña, Pontevedra and Lugo are adhering to this program, hoping Orense will do so soon.

Adult users can also use the Galician Metropolitan Card for free, obtaining discounts when traveling from: 15% frequent users, 20% Large Family or 50% if it is a special large family. Being able to request it also in an Abanca office with an appoiment.

For those of us who were thinking of enjoying some of these events due to the effects of the coronavirus, they are canceled or postponed today March 3:

Spain:

_Mobile Word Congress in Barcelona

_In Vigo the Concert of flute and Continuous breathing scheduled for February 28 and 29 has been canceled due to force majeure at the David Russell Auditorium.

International:

_ Dusseldorf Wire Fair  is being postponed.

_ITB Berlin The Berlin International Tourism Fair is canceled.

_ The Shanghai ITB is postponed to mid-May for the moment.

_The Milan Furniture Fair is canceled.

_Light & Building (Frankfurt) technology fair for lighting and construction services is canceled.

_Game Developers Conference 2020 had to be held in San Francisco between March 16 and 20, it is postponed.

_The Game Developers Choice Awards and Independent Games Festival Awards which are the video game awards presented at the GDC 2020 will be made through Twitch.

_ Geneva Motor Show, canceled by the coronavirus and Switzerland bans public events for more than 1000 people.

_ The MotoGP World Cup is canceled in Qatar and the Thai GP is postponed.

__The Media Marathon Paris is canceled and the events of more than 5000 people in France are prohibited.

_JJOO of Tokyo 2020 is not yet decided if they will be held behind closed doors will continue or be canceled, are pending the evolution of covid 19.

According to health authorities, surgical masks only serve to protect others from diseases or viruses that we can pass to others.

However, there are different masks that can defend us against viruses or toxic gases. According to the European regulations  UNE-EN149 are the masks that have filters FFP2 and FFP3 (Filtering Face Piece) with a level of protection of 92% and 99% respectively. Protecting from viruses such as Chickenpox, Measles, Coronavirus, Tuberculosis, Influenza A etc. Obviously they must be complemented with the use of gloves (nitrile without dust), hand washing, glasses and appropriate gowns.

With disposable masks that are supposed to last up to 3 days, it is recommended to put them on properly and throw it away after use. The ones that have a valve help not to accumulate humidity inside.

Today the WHO does not recommend using them but is at risk of infection or the disease is not to infect others. Only professionals who care for these patients as the CGCOM reaffirms:

Click here to see the indications of the General Council of Official Medical Associations of Spain (CGCOM) regarding COVID19

The World Health Organization WHO recommends:

_Don’t stay long in crowded places.

_ Stay away from people with symptoms such as cough or fever

_ It is recommended to wash your hands several times a day with soap or gel with hydro alcohol for at least 20 seconds.

_ Do not say hello with your hand or kisses and if you have to cough, do it by covering yourself with your elbow and not with your hand.

_ Wear a mask if you can spread it to others or in places of risk or from previous cardiorespiratory diseases.

_Do not touch your face with your hands.

For more questions, the telephone number 061 or 900400116  is available.

Click on this link to access the official WHO website

Today they are sold out in pharmacies or hardware stores due to Covid 19, with only a few units being found in places of sale such as Amazon, eBay, etc.

Sources:

_ European regulations: UNE- EN149

_General Council of Official Medical Associations of Spain (CGCOM)

_World Health Organization (WHO)

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