FACTS: This is the coronavirus

No, not the man in the picture. He is being freshly decontaminated during an exercise at the ABC Defense School of the Austrian Armed Forces. They are specialists in handling biologically led conflicts and have released a brief information about the Coronavirus, which we document below.

If you prefer a less urgent approach with more background information: the geneticist Josef Penninger comes from Upper Austria and is one of the leading researchers in the field. He explains the situation with CoViD-19, SARS, and the viruses.

Evidence-based, objective knowledge and prevention are better than healing or an overwhelmed healthcare system with too few intensive care beds and ventilators.

Prevention or our joint efforts for a slower and lower spread of the virus lies in small behavioral changes like

– no more handshakes, throw air kisses instead

– always wash hands thoroughly for 20 seconds

– disinfect hands, doorknobs, surfaces

– avoid touching face with hands

– sneeze into elbow

– use disposable tissues and dispose of them

– avoid crowds and unnecessary outings

BUT:

+ boost the immune system with healthy nutrition

+ enjoy nature and your own home

+ immediately follow and implement the recommendations of authorities

+ listen to the daily 30-minute update or the podcast by Prof. Dr. Christian Drosten (Head of Virology at Charité Berlin)

STAY SAFE