COVID-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus.

The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

How it spreads

Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth.

Symptoms

The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.

Common symptoms include:

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  Fever and body aches


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  Dry Cough


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  Tiredness

Other symptoms include:

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  Pains and aches


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  Sore throat


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  Shortness of breath

Important!

Prevention

prevent the spread of (COVID-19)

There's currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you do the following:

How it spreads

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  Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.


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  Maintain a safe distance from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.


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  Wear a mask when physical distancing is not possible.


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  Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. .


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  Stay home if you feel unwell.