The Minister of Health and Population revealed the approval of the results of a clinical examination, chest x-ray, laboratory tests, and a blood picture as a means to diagnose suspected cases of infection with the new Corona Virus (Covid-19), provided that the case begins receiving treatment immediately according to the treatment protocol followed by the health status of each patient , Until a smear result appears PCR, In order to preserve the lives of citizens.
The Minister of Health and Population directed the necessity of conducting a clinical evaluation of suspected cases of infection with the emerging corona virus as a high priority in all hospitals in all governorates of the Republic,
Dr. Hala Zayed, Minister of Health and Population, visited today, Saturday, Al-Sahel Teaching Hospital, and Al-Matareya Education, in addition to the medical convoy to distribute preventive supplies and medicines in the (study) area, in the framework of monitoring the progress of work and receiving cases suspected of being infected with the new Corona virus. , And ensure that the best medical service is provided to patients.
A statement indicated that the minister started her tour by inspecting the outpatient clinics and reception section of Al-Sahel Teaching Hospital, to follow the progress of work and receive cases of infection with the Corona virus, adding that the total clinical capacity of the hospital is 481 beds and works at full capacity throughout the 24 hours to serve patients with Corona virus, noting that the minister directed All hospitals of the Ministry of Health and Population to work at full capacity to serve patients with the Coronavirus.
He pointed out that the minister appealed to those recovering from the Corona virus after 14 days of their recovery, to go to the nearest blood transfusion service center affiliated to the Ministry of Health and Population in the governorates, to donate plasma to contribute to the treatment of critical cases of patients with the Corona virus, after the success of the trial of plasma recuperation injection for 30 One of the cases infected with the virus, as the recovered blood plasma contains antibodies to the virus.
He stated that the Minister continued her tour to inspect Al-Matareya Teaching Hospital, and directed to transfer all patients present in all different hospital departments who suffer from diseases other than Corona virus, to the Nasser Institute Hospital, and specialized hospitals, so that the hospital works at its full capacity to serve Corona virus patients, with a total of 700 beds.
He added that the Minister stressed the continuous training of medical staff, and the emphasis on preventive and preventive measures and infection control standards, explaining that a hospital room with a capacity of 20 beds was allocated to serve medical crews infected with Corona virus, and the Minister communicates on a daily basis with medical teams to check on their health and make sure From applying the treatment protocol to them.
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