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CORONA VIRUS
Covid- 19
Find Out How CoronaVirus Is Claiming Thousands of Lives & What You Can Do To Stay Safe.
HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?
The virus is transmitted through direct contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person.
Close Personal Contact
Direct skin-to-skin contact increases likelihood of infection.
Coughing Or Sneezing
Coronavirus can spread if an infected person coughs or sneezes
Touching Infected Surfaces
Unsanitized or infected surfaces can increase the likelihood of infection
HOW TO STAY HEALTHY DURING COVID19
You can take several precautions to protect yourself and loved ones from the novel coronavirus.
Wash Your Hands Frequently
- Wash your hands as frequently as you can, especially before and after meals, OR after coughing or sneezing
- Use hand sanitisers when you cannot use soap
Avoid Going To Public Places
- Wash your hands as frequently as you can, especially before and after meals, OR after coughing or sneezing
- Use hand sanitisers when you cannot use soap
Stay Home If You’re Unwell
- Wash your hands as frequently as you can, especially before and after meals, OR after coughing or sneezing
- Use hand sanitisers when you cannot use soap
Practice Respiratory Hygiene
- Wash your hands as frequently as you can, especially before and after meals, OR after coughing or sneezing
- Use hand sanitisers when you cannot use soap
Clean & Disinfect Your Home
- Wash your hands as frequently as you can, especially before and after meals, OR after coughing or sneezing
- Use hand sanitisers when you cannot use soap
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is a novel coronavirus?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Why is the disease being called coronavirus disease 2019, COVID-19?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Why might someone blame individuals or groups for this disease?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
How can people help stop stigma related to COVID-19?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
What is the source of the virus?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Can a person test negative and later test positive for COVID-19?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
Can I get COVID-19 from my pets or other animals?
A novel coronavirus is a new coronavirus that has not been previously identified. The virus causing coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19), is not the same as the coronaviruses that commonly circulate among humans and cause mild illness, like the common cold.
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The Coronavirus (COVID-19) was first reported in Wuhan, Hubei, China in December 2019.
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