I have decided to keep a daily blog with updates on what is happening both locally in Ayamonte and in Huelva and Andalusia regarding the Covid 19. This is not to alarm anyone in any way but simply to keep you informed about what the official organisms are reporting and to try and curb the rumour mill that comes with these types of outbreaks.
First and foremost, the Guidelines set out by the Town Hall of Ayamonte are the ones you should follow:
- Wash hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based solution.
- When coughing cover your mouth with a Kleenex or cough into your elbow.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Avoid contact with people who are showing signs of respiratory illnesses (coughing / sneezing)
- Maintain a safe distance of over one metre with people with symptoms of severe respiratory infections.
The most common symptoms of Coronavirus are Fever, cough and the sensation of breathlessness. If you think you may be infected or have arrived from or been in contact with a person who is in a high-risk area contact this Telephone number 900 400 061 do not go directly to the hospital or nearest health centre. For other emergencies use these telephone numbers 061 or 112.
All Schools and Universities are now closed and will be so until the end of March. It is important to note that these children and students are not on holidays and where possible should remain at home.
The President of Spain Pedro Sanchez announced today the whole country is entering a state of Alarm as of Saturday 14th March 2020,due to the Coronavirus outbreak. A state of Alarm means that the government can:
Limit the circulation of people and vehicles.
Carry out searches and impound items
Take over factories, workshops and premises for the use of the ministry
Limit the use of services or products to ensure the provision of basic consumer goods.
The state of Alarm will last for 15 days after which it can only be extended by the Congress approval. The last time Spain announced a State of Alarm was when the air traffic controllers went on strike in Dec 2010.
In Andalusia there have been 219 confirmed cases as of 11.00 today Friday, Malaga 111, Jaen 30, Seville 25, Cadiz 19, Granada 14, Almeria 9 and Huelva 4. There has been one death in Andalucia of a person in their 70’s who had been hospitalised in Malaga for the last two months with underlying health problems
In Huelva there are 4 confirmed cases of Covid 19 and zero deaths as per Junta de Andalucia reports today at 18.00. The first case was declared at the beginning of this week with a second case confirmed Thursday and two new cases declared today.
Access to the beaches in Ayamonte has now been closed and the Town Hall has asked people to please stay at home.
Stay safe and wash your hands.