Covid-19 morbidity, risk and management in qkmf-istog (june)

Session

Medicine and Nursing

Description

The COVID‑19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The outbreak was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March. As of 30 August 2020, more than 25 million cases of COVID‑19 have been reported in more than 188 countries and territories, resulting in more than 843,000 deaths; more than 16.4 million people have recovered.Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the number of infected in the municipality of Istog in June and review the world literature for this new virus.Material and Methods: For the compilation of this paper primary secondary data were used, within these data were included the data that we used to understand the theoretical aspect of COVID-1. Numerical data are provided by IPH Peja and from the Main Family Medicine Center in Istog. The information was obtained from the book of protocols with the approval of the Health Directorate in Istog.Results: From the data provided in the period of June in the municipality of Istog have resulted positive with Corona virus 14 people, of which 8 females (57.1%) and 6 males (42.9%). Of these persons 2 (14.28%) were with years of birth from 1950-1970; 3 (21.42%) have been with years of birth from 1970-1990; 4 (28.57%) were with years of birth from 1990-2010 while 5 (35.71%) were with years of birth from 2010-2020.Discussion: Based on national and international data, it is noticed that this new virus does not save either age or gender. However, the most affected are the advanced ages and unfortunately the most advanced age groups often end up with fatalities. Children are less affected, but this does not mean that they are not passive carriers.Conclusion: This virus is already among us and we must begin to adapt to its presence until the vaccine is discovered. To continue to adhere to the preventive measures guided by the NIPH, to save ourselves and others.Recommendation: It is recommended to strictly follow the instructions of the NIPHK such as: wearing masks (obligatory), physical distancing and personal hygiene. Guidance and awareness campaigns are recommended for all citizens, both live and on television, free distribution of protective masks and disinfectants. It is recommended the establishment of a Balkan regional coordination center, adequate monitoring of positive cases and adequate guidance of the healed persons how to continue the daily postcovid activity.

Session Chair

Shqiptar Demaci

Session Co-Chair

Abdullah Gruda

Proceedings Editor

Edmond Hajrizi

ISBN

978-9951-437-96-7

Location

Lipjan, Kosovo

Start Date

31-10-2020 9:00 AM

End Date

31-10-2020 10:30 AM

DOI

10.33107/ubt-ic.2020.402

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Covid-19 morbidity, risk and management in qkmf-istog (june)

Lipjan, Kosovo

The COVID‑19 pandemic, also known as the coronavirus pandemic, is an ongoing global pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‑19), caused by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS‑CoV‑2). The outbreak was first identified in December 2019 in Wuhan, China. The World Health Organization declared the outbreak a Public Health Emergency of International Concern on 30 January 2020 and a pandemic on 11 March. As of 30 August 2020, more than 25 million cases of COVID‑19 have been reported in more than 188 countries and territories, resulting in more than 843,000 deaths; more than 16.4 million people have recovered.Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to identify the number of infected in the municipality of Istog in June and review the world literature for this new virus.Material and Methods: For the compilation of this paper primary secondary data were used, within these data were included the data that we used to understand the theoretical aspect of COVID-1. Numerical data are provided by IPH Peja and from the Main Family Medicine Center in Istog. The information was obtained from the book of protocols with the approval of the Health Directorate in Istog.Results: From the data provided in the period of June in the municipality of Istog have resulted positive with Corona virus 14 people, of which 8 females (57.1%) and 6 males (42.9%). Of these persons 2 (14.28%) were with years of birth from 1950-1970; 3 (21.42%) have been with years of birth from 1970-1990; 4 (28.57%) were with years of birth from 1990-2010 while 5 (35.71%) were with years of birth from 2010-2020.Discussion: Based on national and international data, it is noticed that this new virus does not save either age or gender. However, the most affected are the advanced ages and unfortunately the most advanced age groups often end up with fatalities. Children are less affected, but this does not mean that they are not passive carriers.Conclusion: This virus is already among us and we must begin to adapt to its presence until the vaccine is discovered. To continue to adhere to the preventive measures guided by the NIPH, to save ourselves and others.Recommendation: It is recommended to strictly follow the instructions of the NIPHK such as: wearing masks (obligatory), physical distancing and personal hygiene. Guidance and awareness campaigns are recommended for all citizens, both live and on television, free distribution of protective masks and disinfectants. It is recommended the establishment of a Balkan regional coordination center, adequate monitoring of positive cases and adequate guidance of the healed persons how to continue the daily postcovid activity.