If Sabine Hediger (51) joining the protective mask überstreift, is neither new nor exceptional. “In the case of Ebola patients, it needed a whole protective suit,” remembers the nurse. Hediger belongs to the disaster relief of the Swiss Red cross. She was in different world regions.
From the Red cross Hediger messenger most for four-week placements. 2014 they used in Sierra Leone to Ebola patients in Chad has launched a prevention campaign against the Cholera epidemic in Bangladesh, a field hospital, the person responsible for builds.
Ebola is easier to keep Track
Now, Switzerland is fighting against the spread of a disease: the corona virus. And Sabine Hediger has a Déjà-vu – chains in the analysis of Contagion, the recommendations for washing hands. “Ebola was easier to fight than Corona,” she says. In contrast to Corona is Ebola only contagious, who have symptoms.
In its countries of operations, the circumstances had been more difficult – the water is lacking, the medium to be Disinfected. “But somehow you can always find a solution,” says Hediger. Switzerland, with its good infrastructure is in its handling of the pandemic is much more complicated. “Well, you can also overdo it with the rules,” she says – and tells how she has a picture of the experts in a hospital observed: “at a Two Meter distance, face masks and a is based on with the hands on the face!”
the risk of infection is greatest, is just because – because who wears a mask, not allowed to touch. In the case of Ebola had observed the operations and the volunteers that always have each other when you take Off the protective clothing.
Other dealing with the death of
Up to 80 percent of Patients die from Ebola. Hediger can speak calmly about it. “It was very distressing stories,” she says. However, it is the protective clothing have helped, not only outwardly, but also inwardly a distance.
Hediger is not only tough, but is also pragmatic. In Sierra Leone, they missed the short-hand a short haircut because it suits in the protection of such a hot was. To accompany the dying, belong to your profession. “Dealing with death in poorer countries another. He is much more accepted as a part of life.”
you don’t like prejudices
Hediger praises the communication of the Federal office for health (BAG) in the Corona of a crisis. And she’s angry about the many self-appointed epidemic experts in the country. “It would be so simple: Follow the BAG recommendations!” According to their own missions, they had been often confronted with the prejudice that the lack of education is the cause of this is that Ebola could spread in Africa.
“This has disturbed me. In these countries there are just as many educated people as it is for us,” says Hediger. The more you surprise, how wrong information on the round. For example, when you get Whatsapp messages that the Coronavirus could be combated with hot tea. “When the people fear the spread of Fake-News fast,” says Hediger.
this may be How difficult it is to fight against false information, has Hediger 2019 experienced in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. As it is also in Switzerland, due to the Corona pandemic happened, the Congolese government said all events – in the East, the participation of the former presidential election. “Many people have believed that Ebola was invented by the government to prevent people from voting.”
Here, the loneliness is a Problem
Main job Hediger operates in the Kurhaus Seematt in the Canton of Lucerne, and helps in addition in a retirement home. The challenges are very different here. The Protect the at-risk group is a major challenge for all Care. The situation of older people in Switzerland perceives you as difficult. “You are not alone, the digital contact is the same. Great the great solidarity which now many others on the day.”
And the Congo? Since the beginning of March, Ebola is considered to be defeated. Now, the next epidemic threatens with the Coronavirus already. Hediger has remained with the former colleagues in contact. There is a lot of fighting spirit to be there. “You write to me: We have defeated Ebola, we can get through this.”
Coronavirus
The Coronavirus currently holds the world in suspense. Many countries are taking measures such as Closing schools or limiting public events, to prevent the spread. In Switzerland, too, the grass, the Virus magnetized. All of the current information and Figures around the topic there is in the Coronavirus-Ticker.
I Have the corona virus or just the flu?
The Coronavirus spreads further – also in Switzerland. Especially in the flu season, you can assess for yourself whether one is ill with the Coronavirus, or whether you just have an ordinary flu. The differences are subtle, but they exist. VIEWS is defined.
protection against Coronavirus
recommendations of the Federal office for health, how you can protect yourself:
Hygiene
wash your hands: Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or use a Hand sanitizer. Don’t sneeze, you Sneeze into the hands, or cough in a handkerchief; or if you have none, in the bend of your elbow. Handkerchiefs to dispose of properly: paper towels, should be disposed of after use in a closed waste bin. You stay in fever and cough necessarily at home.
contact minimize
Stay home and avoid wherever possible contact with people. You go only in the following exceptional situations, out of the house: the food doctor shopping or pharmacy visit / the home office is for your job not possible / you have to help other people. You keep if possible 2 meters distance to your fellow human beings, for example, in a line or at meetings. Avoid contact with people breathing or have a cough. You avoid public transport. You can be all that is possible to home deliver. Important: No welcome kiss, no hugs, no shaking hands.
stay Informed
Note the local instructions and recommendations. Strictly to the rules and announcements of the authorities. Infoline Coronavirus: 058 463 00 00, 24 hours a day available Info-page of the BAG: bag-coronavirus.
when should the ch one to the doctor?
do not Go out in the symptoms (difficulty breathing, cough, or fever) in the Public and contact you immediately – first by phone, a Doctor, a doctor or a health care facility.
patience
remains The Situation until Further notice. The Federal government informed in regular intervals about the current developments. It applies now more than ever: peace and quiet preserved, and the thing in common to serve.
