April 12th Coronavirus Update

13.798.747 cases were confirmed in Spain

The pandemic caused by the new coronavirus has already spread to 231 countries with 685.206.739 infected. The disease is caused by a new virus that had not been detected in humans until a few months ago.

In Spain the total number of positive cases is 13.798.747.

Spain ranks 12 in countries with reported Covid-19 cases, the viral pneumonia that affects the planet. The list of the top ten is as follows: EE.UU. 106.392.950, India 44.776.002, France 39.867.463, Germany 38.374.310, Brazil 37.358.092, Japan 33.547.551, S. Korea 30.944.430, Italy 25.715.384, UK 24.448.729 and Russia 22.734.824.

In the last 24 hours, no deaths were reported and the number of fatalities remains at 120.426.

So far, 231 pacients are in critical condition expecting to react positively.

In contrast, it has been reported that 13.645.949 people have recovered in the country.

The president Pedro Sánchez is closely monitoring the situation while the authorities continue to coordinate the actions of health personnel across the country.

Recommendations to minimize the transmission of the infection can be found at the World Health Organization (WHO)

	Total infected	New cases	Total deaths	Deaths in the last report	Total recovered	Total critical cases
Spain	13.798.747	0	120.426	0	13.645.949	231
World	685.206.739	60.412	6.839.381	237	639.028.778	8.915

Worldwide

As of April 12th WHO released new figures on the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes coronavirus disease COVID-19. The global total is 685.206.739 which marks an increase of 60.412 62,755 from the previous day.

Additionally, the number of people who died as a result of complications related to the effects of the virus amounts to 237 and the total number of deaths in the world is 6.839.381.

WHO accounts 639.028.778 people recovered and 8.915 infected by Covid 19 in critical condition.

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People with COVID-19 often have flu-like symptoms, such as fever, tiredness, and a dry cough. Some may have muscle aches, a stuffy nose, a sore throat, or diarrhea. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease in about 7 days without the need for any special treatment. About 1 in 6 people who develop COVID-19 can progress to a serious illness, having difficulty breathing, and will require hospitalization.

Some cases of worldwide personalities that have tested positive for the coronavirus. The list includes politicians, actors, musicians and celebrities, among others.

COVID-19

COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that was first discovered in Wuhan, China. It is transmitted from person to person.

Common symptoms

Fever

Tiredness

Dry cough

Severe cases

High fever

Pneumonia

Difficulty breathing

Symptoms may appear 1 to 12 days following exposure to the virus

Who is most at risk of becoming seriously ill?

People over age 60.

People with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.

How is it transmitted?

Through close contact with an infected person.
By an infected person coughing or sneezing.
By touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes.

Prepare

Make sure you get your information from a reliable source.

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based gel.

Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze or use a tissue and dispose of used tissue immediately and wash your hands.

Act.

Avoid close contact with people who have flu-like symptoms.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid sharing cups, plates or other personal items and disinfect all surfaces that are touched frequently.

If you have traveled to areas where COVID-19 is circulating or have been in contact with someone who has it and you experience fever, cough or difficulty breathing, seek medical attention immediately. Do not self-medicate.