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CORONA VIRUS

Covid-19

Find Out How Corona Virus Is Claiming Thousands of Lives & What You Can Do To Stay Safe

Stay Healthy, Stay Safe

Source by: World Health Organizaton

WHAT IS COVID-19?

Coron viruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses and causes illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).

Most Common Symptoms

  • Fever
  • Tiredness
  • Dry cough

Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.

Who's At Risk

  • Older people
  • People with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems, diabetes, asthma.

What To Do

When you experience symptoms, seek medical attention immediately.

HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?

The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person.

Be careful

Close Personal Contact

Direct skin-to-skin contact increases likelihood of infection.

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Coughing Or Sneezing

Coronavirus can spread if an infected person coughs or sneezes

Take care

Touching Infected Surfaces

Unsensitized or infected surfaces can increase the likelihood of infection

HOW TO STAY HEALTHY DURING COVID-19

You can take several precautions to protect yourself and loved ones from the novel coronavirus.

  • Wash Your Hands Frequently
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
  • Avoid crowded places and put space between yourself and others
  • Cough or sneeze into your bent elbow or a tissue
  • If you have fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, seek care early. Call beforehand and follow medical advice.
  • Get information from trusted sources