Official Statement
There is understandably a great deal of concern about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Please be assured that we are monitoring the situation very closely. The health and safety of SWST attendees is our utmost priority. We are regularly following the development of the disease and we will follow the guidelines and instructions of state institutions.
At present, there are no plans to postpone or cancel the SWST Convention to be held July 12-17, 2020, nor have we received many concerns regarding this issue from already-registered participants. We are also exploring alternative methods to hold the convention such as virtual conferencing, changing the date, etc. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and act accordingly in taking preventive measures to insure health and safety for all SWST participants.
For additional information about the spread of COVID-19, please see the World Health Organization’s Situation Reports which provide updates on the virus.
The 10 rules to prevent infections with Corona virus
- Wash your hands often and correctly (it’s the first rule, the simplest but the most effective)
- Avoid close contact with people suffering from acute respiratory infections
- Do not touch your eyes, nose and mouth with your hands (mucous membranes are entry portals for viruses) and do not exchange objects that allow contact with other people’s saliva (food, glasses, dishes, dishes, cigarettes, etc.)
- Cover your mouth and nose with the elbow when sneezing or coughing (sneezing or coughing in your hands increases the likelihood of transmitting viruses to other people); discard any used tissue immediately
- Do not take antiviral drugs or antibiotics unless prescribed by your doctor (antibiotics don’t work against viruses)
- Clean contaminated surfaces with chlorine or alcohol-based cleaners and disinfectants
- Use the mask only if you suspect that you are sick or are caring for sick people
- Stay home for at least 14 days after returning if you have come back from areas where the infection has spread (isolation at home on a trust basis), and contact your doctor or health authorities if fever and cough occur
- Remember that the products and packages received from China are not dangerous
- Consider that pets do not spread the new coronavirus
Source: Elaboration and study on the Decalogo issued by the Istituto Superiore di Sanità (National Health Institute).