What is a coronavirus?
What is a coronavirus
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
what are the symptoms of COVID-19?
difficulty breathing
Dry cough
Fever
HOW does COVID-19 spread ?
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus.
The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales.
These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person.
Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth.
What can you do
Wash your hands for one minute ,
Use soap and water continuously throughout the day at an hourly rate.
Use tissue paper frequently,
To prevent this virus from spreading
The nose and mouth should be covered well in case of crowding.,
To prevent this virus from spreading
IS there anything I should not do ?
The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-19 and can be harmful:
Smoking
Wearing multiple masks
taking antibiotics
Is there a vaccine, drug or treatment for COVID-19?
Not yet. To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19. However, those affected should receive care to relieve symptoms. People with serious illness should be
hospitalized. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.
Possible vaccines and some specific drug treatments are under investigation. They are being tested through clinical trials. WHO is
coordinating efforts to develop vaccines and medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Not yet. To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat COVID-19. However, those affected should receive care to relieve symptoms. People with serious illness should be
hospitalized. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care. Possible vaccines and some specific drug treatments are under investigation. They are being tested through clinical trials. WHO is
coordinating efforts to develop vaccines and medicines to prevent and treat COVID-19.
Please stay at home
Stay at home to keep your family
Cleanliness is the first line of defense against Corona.
Reducing the handling of live animals as a vector.
Emphasizing the importance of using tissue paper when sneezing or coughing.
Studies have shown that the use of chlorine in cleaning up the virus on surfaces.
Sitting at home as a kind of self-isolation in case of influenza, until it is confirmed that he is not infected with the virus.
The need to pay attention to cooking food well.
Stay away from food outside the home.
Not to approach people for a distance of less than a meter.
Use soap and water continuously throughout the day at an hourly rate.
Be careful not to touch the face or eyes frequently throughout the day.
Information that interests you
Stay at home if you feel unwell even with a slightly fever and cough . If you have a high fever , cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care but call by phone first .