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[Covid-19]Disease
Advice for the Public.
COVID-19 is an illness caused by a coronavirus.
Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated with mild illnesses,similar to the common cold.
vMap Covid StatsPlay VideoWhat are the Symptoms of COVID-19
SYMPTOMS of Corellavirus
Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19. This is the longest known incubation period for this disease.
Fever
Fever is a key symptom,experts say. Don't fixate on a number, but know it's really not a fever until temperature reaches at least 100 degrees
Cough
Coughing is another key symptom,but it's not just any cough,said Schaffner. It should be a dry cough that you feel in your chest.
Difficulty Breathing
Shortness of breath can be a third -- and very serious -- manifestation of Covid-19,and it can occur on its own,without a cough.
HOW IT IS SPREAD
Coronaviruses are most commonly spread from an infected person through:
- Respiratory droplets when you cough or sneeze
- Close personal contact,such as touching or shaking hands
- Touching something with the virus on it,then touching your eyes,nose or mouth before washing your hands
These viruses are not known to spread through ventilation systems or through water.
How do we prevent Covid-19?
PREVENTION OF CORONAVIRUS
The best way to prevent the spread of infections is to:
Wash your hands
Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
Avoid Touching
Avoid touching your eyes,nose or mouth,especially with unwashed hands
avoid close
Avoid close contact with people who are sick
cover your mouth
Cover your mouth and nose with your arm or tissues to reduce the spread of germs
Use Dustbin
Immediately dispose of any tissues you have used into the garbage as soon as possible and wash your hands afterward
clean and disinfect
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces,such as toys,electronic devices and doorknobs
stay home
Stay home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others
Follow the washing steps
WASH YOUR HANDS MIN 20 Second
The best way to prevent the spread of infections is to:
Wet hands with warm water
Apply soap
20 seconds,make sure to wash:
Rinse well
Dry hands well with paper towel
Turn off tap using paper towel
palm and back of each hand
between fingers
under nails
thumbs
If you feel
HAVE SYMPTOMS of Covid-19
If you have SYMPTOMS of COVID-19 — fever,cough,or difficulty breathing:
Stay home
stay home to avoid spreading it to others — if you live with others,stay in a separate room or keep a 2-metre distance
Call ahead
call ahead before you visit a health care professional or call your local public health authority — tell them your symptoms and follow their instructions
Emergency Call
if you need immediate medical attention,call 911 — tell them your symptoms and follow their instructions
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS
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