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Here is our summary of what is going on and what precautions you should take.<\/p>\n<p>So far cases have been confirmed in > 25\u00a0countries (also in the UK, France, Germany,\u00a0Italy, Australia\u00a0&#038; USA). 2019-nCoV, the official name for the Corona virus, was not supposed to hop on humans, but it did. And this strain also includes a respiratory syndrome\u00a0with a death rate of 2% (much much lower than SARS &#038; MERS in the past).<br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Symptoms of the Corona virus<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Corona virus symptoms (very common flu-like unfortunately) are:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>coughing \/ sore throat<\/li>\n<li>high temperature<\/li>\n<li>tiredness<\/li>\n<li>breathing difficulties<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Symptoms appear usually between 2\u00a0and 10\u00a0days after contracting the virus.\u00a0So if you have above symptoms consider if you have travelled very recently to high risk areas (i.e. Wuhan or Hubei Province in\u00a0China), or have been in close contact (less than 2 meters or in the same room for more than 15 minutes) with someone who has the virus, CALL your doctor. Do NOT go straight to a doctor\u2019s office or hospital as, if you have the virus because you risk spreading the virus to others!<\/p>\n<p>Maybe it sounds strange but you will need to \u201cself-quarantine\u201d\u00a0yourself for two weeks. Stay away from work\u00a0and other busy places, prevent interaction with other people.<\/p>\n<p>The most frequently asked question today is: what can I further do to prevent possible contraction of the Corona virus? The answer is: hand hygiene!<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/news-en\/corona-virus-wash-your-hands-thoroughly\/\">Wash your hands frequently<\/a> with soap and water and\/or use a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/hygiene\/personal-hygiene\/cleansing-hand-gel\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">hand sanitizing gel<\/a>. This virus is spread via droplets when a person coughs or sneezes.\u00a0 The droplets land on surfaces and are picked up on the hands of others and spread further. People catch the virus when they touch their infected hands to their mouth, nose or eyes.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h4>Summary prevention Corona virus<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Carry a hand sanitizer with you and use it frequently<\/li>\n<li>Wash hands before eating<\/li>\n<li>Be especially careful in busy public transport systems about touching things and then touching your face<\/li>\n<li>Carry disposable tissues with you, cover your nose and mouth when you cough or sneeze\u00a0and\u00a0dispose\u00a0of the tissue carefully (catch it, bin it, kill it)<\/li>\n<li>Do not share snacks from packets or bowls that others are dipping their fingers into<\/li>\n<li>Avoid shaking hands or cheek kissing<\/li>\n<li>Regularly clean commonly used surfaces \/ devices you use (cell phone \/ keyboard) <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-size:10px;\">Sources:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.who.int\/emergencies\/diseases\/novel-coronavirus-2019\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.who.int<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cdc.gov\/coronavirus\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.cdc.gov<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.rivm.nl\/coronavirus\/nieuw-coronavirus-in-china\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">www.rivm.nl<\/a><\/span>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_divider show_divider=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_gallery gallery_ids=&#8221;7976&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_gallery][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row disabled_on=&#8221;on|off|off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_size=&#8221;initial&#8221; background_position=&#8221;top_left&#8221; background_repeat=&#8221;repeat&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_code admin_label=&#8221;kaart WHO&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]         <iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com\/apps\/opsdashboard\/index.html#\/bda7594740fd40299423467b48e9ecf6\" style=\"border:0px #ffffff none;\" name=\"Coronakaart\" scrolling=\"no\" frameborder=\"1\" marginheight=\"0px\" marginwidth=\"0px\" height=\"800px\" width=\"1200px\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; use_background_color_gradient=&#8221;on&#8221; background_color_gradient_stops=&#8221;#f4f4f4 0%|#e4e8e7 100%&#8221; background_color_gradient_start=&#8221;#f4f4f4&#8243; background_color_gradient_end=&#8221;#e4e8e7&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/care-plus-reinigende-handgel-3.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;care-plus-reinigende-handgel-3&#8243; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Pro Hygiene cleansing hand gel<\/h3>\n<p>No water and soap available? No problem! With Pro Hygiene Gel in your bag, hand gel of Care Plus<sup style=\"font-size: 10px\">\u00ae<\/sup>, you will always be able to clean your hands. This small bottle of hand gel contains 30 ml and is very handy to have in your bag.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/hygiene\/personal-hygiene\/cleansing-hand-gel\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;More info&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/biozeep.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;biozeep&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/hygiene\/personal-hygiene\/soap-leaves-and-bio-soap\/&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Bio soap<\/h3>\n<p>Care Plus<sup style=\"font-size: 10px;\">\u00ae<\/sup> Clean Bio Soap is a concentrated biodegradable liquid soap made of organic ingredients you can use for washing.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/hygiene\/personal-hygiene\/bio-soap\/&#8221; button_text=&#8221;More info&#8221; button_alignment=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; background_layout=&#8221;dark&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_button][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;|||&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221; custom_padding__hover=&#8221;|||&#8221;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/11\/careplus-traveltowel-Medium-Blue-1.jpg&#8221; title_text=&#8221;careplus-traveltowel-Medium-Blue&#8221; align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; border_radii=&#8221;on|10px|10px|10px|10px&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.16&#8243; link_option_url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.careplus.eu\/en\/hygiene\/personal-hygiene\/towels\/&#8221; global_colors_info=&#8221;{}&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h3>Microfibre towels<\/h3>\n<p>The Care Plus<sup style=\"font-size: 10px\">\u00ae<\/sup> Travel Towel is lightweight, compact and easily fits in your bag. 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