The World Health Organization stressed the importance of younger people also taking care of themselves. Coronavirus can also be dangerous for the youngest.
This Friday (20), the World Health Organization (WHO), pointed out that although the coronavirus infection is more lethal for the elderly, the younger population is not immune and is also at risk.
“One of the things we are learning is that while the elderly are hardest hit, the youngest are not spared,” said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director-general.
The director said that recent data from the UN health agency show that people under 50 are representing a very significant proportion of patients who need to be hospitalized. In these situations, the most serious cases are respiratory syndromes.
A study by the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) pointed out that 40% of cases considered serious of infection by Covid-19 are people between 20 and 54 years old. And that the most lethal cases were in older people.
Fighting the disease
“Today, I have a message for young people: you are not invincible,” said Ghebreyesus. “This coronavirus can send you to the hospital for weeks or even kill you. Even if you don't get sick, the choices you make about where you go can make the difference between someone else's life or death." “Solidarity is the key to fighting Covid-19, between countries and between people”.
Tedros also pointed out that even those who do not have symptoms, staying at home can make the difference between life and death for other people. The World Health Organization highlighted the request for social distancing and recommended some ways to stay healthy during this period of isolation.
According to the organization, it is important to maintain a healthy diet. Avoid habits such as smoking and excessive alcohol consumption. Other tips are to try to stick to a daily exercise routine with accompanying exercise videos. Go up and down stairs or also dance indoors.
