ARCHIVED - Cruz Roja offer essential services in Alhama during the coronavirus lockdown

Red Cross volunteers help out the most vulnerable members of the local community

During the coronavirus emergency lockdown throughout Spain the Cruz Roja (Red Cross) in Alhama de Murcia are operating a special campaign to help meet the basic needs of the more vulnerable members of the local community, specifically the elderly.

The volunteers of the Red Cross are helping to ensure that the basic everyday needs of everyone in Alhama are provided for, including essential foodstuff, and can be contacted on weekdays between 10.00 and 13.00 on 968 630930. Email communications are also welcomed at alhama@cruzroja.es.

For more local news and other information visit the home page of Alhama Today.

Remember: LOCKDOWN MEANS LOCKDOWN. STAY AT HOME. STAY SAFE AND DO YOUR BIT TO REDUCE THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS.

What to do if you are in the Region of Murcia and believe you may have contracted the virus

The regional government has set up a special helpline to supply information to members of the public (900 121212), and also urges people to call the 112 emergency services line if they suspect that they may have contracted the virus rather than going straight to hospital or to a medical centre. Medical staff will be sent to your home to test for the virus.

The Region’s public hospitals have limited the number of visitors to just one per patient.

Sensible precautions

The advice being issued to members of the public by medical authorities all over the world coincides on the following points:

- Wash hands frequently with either soap and water or a sanitiser gel

- Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues – and throw the tissues away immediately after use before immediately washing your hands!

- If you don’t have a tissue, use your sleeve – and wash the item of clothing used at the next opportunity

- AVOID touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands

- AVOID close contact with people who are unwell

- Don´t panic!