CORONA
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CORONA(COVID 19) Meaning,Symptoms and How to Prevent it
WHAT IS CORONA/COVID19?
This is an infectious disease caused by a new type of corona virus. This type of virus and disease started in Wuhan city, China in December 2019.
HOW DOES CORONA/ COVID19 DISEASE SPREAD?
Corona disease spreads from person to person through tiny droplets of saliva that fly from the nostrils or mouth when a person with the Corona COVID19 infection sneezes, coughs or breathes.
These saliva droplets can land on the surfaces of any objects and some people get the virus when they touch these objects.
If these droplets fly into the air when a person sneezes or coughs, another person can inhale them through air when breathing, so it is important to stay 1 meter away from the person who is sick.
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WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF CORONA-COVID19?
Symptoms of Corona/ COVID19 disease in most patients are;
– fever
– fatigue
– and dry cough.
Some patients experience symptoms such as;
– muscle aches
– nasal congestion
– runny nose
– sore throat or diarrhea.
These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually.
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HOW CAN YOU PROTECT YOURSELF FROM CORONA/ COVID19 INFECTIONS?
• Wash your hands often with soap and water or use a special hand sanitizer.
Why? If you wash your hands with soap and water or use a special hand sanitizer, you will kill the virus that often stays on your hands
• Keep out at least one meter from the person who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When a person sneezes or coughs can release saliva that may be infected. If you are too close you will inhale these viruses as you inhale Air.
• Stop touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unclean hands
Why? Hands touch various parts so they can carry the virus. When you touch the eyes, nose or mouth the virus finds its way into the body and makes you sick.
• If you have a cold, flu or respiratory failure do not continue with your activities go to the hospital
Why? Health care facilities have all the information about the outbreak of corona disease and can also give you the right treatment for your problem and also protect you and help you not spread the disease to other people.
Remember; No holding hands or hugging
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