The EU response to the Covid-19 epidemic focuses on four pillars:
• limiting the spread of the virus
• ensuring the supply of medical equipment
• promoting research for treatments and vaccines
• supporting jobs, businesses and the economy
The Ministry of Health recommends 10 behavioral elements to be followed:
1. Wash your hands often;
2. Avoid contact with people who are suspected of acute respiratory infections;
3. Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands;
4. Cover your mouth and nose if you sneeze or cough;
5. Do not take antiviral medicines or antibiotics unless prescribed by your doctor;
6. Clean all surfaces with chlorine or alcohol based disinfectants;
7. Use the protective mask only if you suspect that you are sick or if you are assisting the sick person;
8. “MADE IN CHINA” products or packages received from China are not dangerous;
9. Call 112 if you have a fever, cough or have returned from China or quarantine areas in Europe for at least 14 days;
10. Pets do not transmit coronavirus.