The department noted that the virus is transmitted by airborne droplets and by contact.
Among the symptoms, the Ministry of Health called increased fatigue, heaviness in the chest, nasal congestion, cough, sore throat and muscles, fever and chills.
In order to minimize the risks of infection, it is recommended: not to travel to countries - foci of the disease; avoid attending public events; wash hands more often; use medical masks; Avoid close contact with people with the above symptoms.
Earlier it was reported that in Russia, the first two cases of infection with coronavirus were detected, both cases were Chinese citizens.
Doctor of Medical Sciences, professor, member of the Presidium of the Russian Academy of Natural Sciences, head of the Department of Microbiology of Latent Infections, Virologist at the Gamaleya Institute Viktor Zuev assessed the situation with coronavirus in an interview with the FAN.