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About

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.It’s a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It was discovered in December 2019 in Wuhan, China.

Common Signs of Infection:

• Respiratory symptoms
• Fever&cough
• Shortness of breath
• Breathing difficulties

How coronavirus is spread?


  • Direct and Indirect Contact

    • The coronavirus is spread mainly through contact. This can happen between people who are in close contact with one another. It is transmitted through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes or talks.

  • Touch

    • A person can get affected by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose or possibly their eyes.

    Symptoms of Covid – 19

    People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms and symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus.

    • Fever or chills
    • Cough
    • Fatigue
    • Headache
    • Sore throat
    • Muscle or body aches
    • New loss of taste or smell
    • Congestion or runny nose
    • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing

    Prevention

    • Regularly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand wash for at least 20 seconds.

    • Maintain at least 6 feet distance between yourself &with the person who is coughing or sneezing.

    • Practice good respiratory hygiene