Statement of the Vice-Rector, Prof. Stanisław Głuszek

Statement of the Vice-Rector, Prof. Stanisław Głuszek

As Vice-Rector for Medical Affairs of Jan Kochanowski University in Kielce, Provincial Consultant in General Surgery, I appeal and ask that in the current epidemiological situation all of us show responsibility and common sense.

The coronavirus is susceptible to lipid solvents, which means that thorough hand washing with water and ordinary soap or detergent, lasting for at least 30 seconds is crucial to limiting the spread of coronavirus. When coughing, sneezing, sneezing one should not cover their face not by hands, but rather and elbow. It is necessary to maintain an adequate distance from other people, especially those suspected of viral infections (minimum 1 meter), avoid contact with people showing such symptoms, avoid shaking hands, hugging or kissing, and also touching the eyes, mouth or nose with your hands. Touching the face with your hands increases the risk of viruses getting into the airways.

If you feel unwell, especially experience fever and other flu-like symptoms, Chief Sanitary Inspector encourages you to refrain from leaving home and meeting other people. Only responsible behavior, compliance with the procedures established by the Chief Sanitary Inspector, quarantine of people who have returned from places where there are a lot of infected people can prevent the rapid spread of the disease.

If you have symptoms indicative of illness, you should first contact the health services who will tell you what to do in your situation. It is not allowed to come to the emergency room alone, because a potentially sick person poses a threat to other patients.

In the face of an epidemiological threat, we need special care for older people who have chronic diseases and are particularly vulnerable to complications in the event of COVID -19.

Use all caution recommended by WHO and common sense as outlined above.