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Frequently asked questions about (COVID-19)

What is (COVID-19) ?

(COVID-19) is the viral illness caused by 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) ?

The most common symtoms of (COVID-19) are fever, tiredness and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people gut infected but doesn’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets (COVID-19) becomes seriously ill and develop difficulty in breathing. Older people, and those wiyh underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, diabetes or heart problem are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty in breathing should seek medical attention.

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. People can also catch (COVID-19) if they breathe in droplets from a person with (COVID-19) who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.

What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease ?

  • Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
  • Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.
  • Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
  • Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

How long does the virus survive on surfaces ?

Coronaviruses (including preliminary information on the (COVID-19) virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or up to several days (5 hours to 9 days). This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface, temperature or humidity of the environment).
If you think a surface may be infected, clean it with simple disinfectant to kill the virus and protect yourself and others. Clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.

The most common symtoms of (COVID-19) are fever, tiredness and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people gut infected but doesn’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets (COVID-19) becomes seriously ill and develop difficulty in breathing. Older people, and those wiyh underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, diabetes or heart problem are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty in breathing should seek medical attention.

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