CORONAVIRUS (COVID- 19)

 Coronavirus (COVID – 19)

COVID-19 is the disease caused by a new Coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. WHO first learned of this new virus on 31st December 2019, following a report of a cluster of cases of ‘viral pneumonia’ in Wuhan, People’s Republic of China.Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow)

Symptoms

😥.fever                 

😥.dry cough

😥.tiredness

😥.aches and           pains

😥. sore throat

😥. diarrhoea

😥. headache

😥. loss of taste or smell.

😥.difficulty breathing or shortness of              breath.

 😥.chest pain or pressure

Prevention

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:

1.Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.

2. Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.

3. Avoid touching your face.

4. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

5. Stay home if you feel unwell.

6. Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.

7. Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.

      Let us pay attention to the                above facts and live                                   safely❗

 

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