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If YOU HAVE SIGNS OF RESPIRATORY ILLNESS (cough, fever, difficulty breathing, fatigue) and you have been in areas that are designated as risk areas for the spread of COVID-19, contact 112 or 800 888 155
SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus
- The SARS-CoV-2 coronavirus causes COVID-19. The disease is similar to influenza and has similar health consequences for patients (most patients have a mild course, some patients have a more severe course).
- Coronaviruses are viruses found in animals, but some are known to cause disease in humans.
- Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 is a new strain that was identified in China in late 2019.
- The virus is transmitted via the droplet route, which means coughing, sneezing, and sniffling.
- The incubation period (manifestation of symptoms from infection) is 2-14 days.
Symptoms of the disease
- Increased body temperature
- cough
- shortness of breath
- difficulty breathing
- muscle pain
- fatigue
Preventive measures
- Avoid contact with sick people.
- Avoid visiting places where large numbers of people gather or are present, especially in enclosed environments.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water for at least 30 seconds before eating, after using the toilet, and after contact with animals.
- Observe respiratory hygiene (cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing with a handkerchief or cough into your sleeve - wash your hands afterwards).
- Use disposable paper tissues.
- Follow general rules for handling food.
- Avoid going to places and markets where animals are handled.
- When visiting a health facility, follow the instructions of the medical staff.
All important information can be found at
- the website of the National Institute of Health www.szu.cz
- individual health stations (in the Central Bohemia Region this is www.khsstc.cz)
- the website of the Ministry of Health of the Czech Republic www.mzcr.cz
Important contacts
- The special helpline of the Health Inspectorate 724 810 106 or 725 191 367 is open 24 hours a day. This line is available for advice on anything related to the SARS-CoV-2 epidemic.
- Regional Hygiene Station Beroun, Department of Anti-Epidemic 736 521 342 or 736 521 357.
IF YOU HAVE NO SIGNS OF RESPIRATORY DISEASE BUT YOU HAVE BEEN IN A PLACE DECLARED AS A RISK AREA FOR THE SPREAD OF COVID-19 INFECTION, stay at home, monitor your health, limit contact with other people and contact the telephone line 112 or 800 888 155 for the next 14 days.
Scheduled outpatient treatments at Beroun Rehabilitation Hospital
- If you have these symptoms of respiratory disease and you have been in areas declared at risk for the spread of COVID-19 infection, postpone your planned treatment and contact the locally competent department of the regional health station first and consult the situation with the epidemiological department.
- If you do not have symptoms of respiratory disease but have been in the risk areas in the previous 14 days and are scheduled for outpatient treatment in hospital, contact the local regional health post first and consult the epidemiology department.
Thank you for protecting yourself and everyone around you.
