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NATIONAL SCIENTIFIC CENTER
OF PHTHISIOPULMONOLOGY
Ministry of health of the Republic of Kazakhstan
What should I do if someone near me gets sick with COVID19?

What should I do if someone near me gets sick with COVID19?

If this happens, COVID - 19 was confirmed from someone from the inner circle, all contacts should be taken under medical supervision.  If for some reason you were not taken under surveillance, call the COVID - 19 hotline number in the Republic of Kazakhstan (1406) and report that you were in contact with a COVID - 19 patient.

In the case that someone from your close circle has symptoms suspicious of COVID - 19 and a person refuses to seek medical help, try to convince the person to think about those whose poor health and immune system are not so strong as to fight  virus, and they can easily become infected.  Report a violation of COVID -19 quarantine compliance as an administrative offense under the law.  If a person from your close circle refuses to seek medical help, call for help by the COVID-19 hotline number 1406.

Can I get TB again if I get COVID-19?

The transferred tuberculosis does not leave stable immunity and can return in the form of a repeated disease.  The recurrence of tuberculosis is affected by a number of factors, such as:

  • close contact with a tuberculosis patient with an open form;
  • decrease in immunity as a result of diseases such as HIV, diabetes mellitus, etc .;
  • with immunosuppressive therapy;

There is currently no published data on re-tuberculosis disease with COVID-19 infection.

What personal protective equipment should be used to prevent infection from tuberculosis and COVID19?

As a means of personal protection against infections transmitted by airborne droplets, respirators are used that differ from surgical masks in that:

have a filter that holds infectious aerosols 1-5 µm in size in front of the mouth and nose;

tightly fit to the contour of the face, preventing leakage of unfiltered air.

Surgical masks should not be used as personal protective equipment against tuberculosis and COVID19, since they do not have a filter and do not fit snugly on the face contour.

Not all respirators have the same filtration ability.  Respirators are required to protect against tuberculosis, retaining at least 94% of air impurities ranging in size from 0.3-0.4 µm and larger.  Therefore, it is recommended to use respirators whose filters correspond to the names N95, N99, N100, FFP2 and FFP3.  These data must be indicated directly on the respirator, and not just on the packaging!

Places of wearing.  Respirators are expensive products, and wearing them creates a tangible discomfort to breathing.  Therefore, their widespread use is not rational and practical.  The respirator must be worn within the “infectious” zone and they should not be used by patients.

The order in which respirators are worn may vary depending on the model, which is why manufacturers attach instructions for each product.  The respirator must be worn and carefully fitted to the face before entering the high-risk room, and removed after leaving it.  It is possible to quickly suspect an insufficient fit of the respirator by presenting a palm to the face during forced expiration.  In this case, a feeling of free blowing of warm air around the contact of the respirator in the back of the nose, cheek and chin may be a sign of insufficient fit.  In this case, the respirator should be removed and put on again, fitting the contours tightly to the face.

Multiplicity of application.  Although respirators are classified as disposable, they can be reused.  The respirator is allowed to be worn until:

  • Will not lose the ability to fit snugly to the face, since the risk of leakage of unfiltered air depends on this.
  • The respirator will not adhere sufficiently to the face when a part deteriorates tightly closing the contours of the product on the skin surface, for example, a flexible plate in the area of ​​the back of the nose or a stretching elastic.
  • Do not spoil the filter material, which can become unusable when wet or burned, as well as if the electrostatic charge that traps the ionized microparticles on the filter surface, for example, during ultraviolet disinfection, is disturbed.
  • Does not get dirty with blood or other impurities.

Storage conditions.  After each use, the respirator should be stored in a dry and clean place.  It is not recommended to store in packages that promote moisture accumulation, as this causes the respirator to be moisturized.  In addition, do not disinfect and clean the respirator.

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