Mythbusters 🛑

WHO Myth-busters There is a lot of false information around. These are the facts. 🔢 People of all ages CAN be infected by the coronavirus. Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. ❄ Cold weather and […]

Watch the video: https://youtu.be/8c_UJwLq8PI Protect yourself 🧼 Wash your hands frequently 👄 Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose 💪 Cover your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze 🚷 Avoid crowded places 🏠Stay at home if you feel unwell – even with a slight fever and cough […]

What are coronaviruses, COVID-19 and how are they related to SARS? 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 […]

What are the symptoms of COVID-19? The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are: 🤒 fever 😴 tiredness 💨 dry cough Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don’t feel […]

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. 👈 […]

Can I catch COVID-19 from feces, animals, pets, surfaces or packages? 🚽 Can I catch COVID-19 from the feces of someone with the disease? The risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected person appears to be low. While initial investigations suggest the virus may be present in feces in some cases, spread […]

Can I catch COVID-19 from surfaces or packages? 🥄 How long does the virus survive on surfaces? It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest that coronaviruses (including preliminary information on the COVID-19 virus) may persist on surfaces for […]

What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease? Protection measures for everyone ℹ Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Many countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have […]

What should I do if I have visited an area where COVID-19 is spreading? If you have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading follow the guidance outlined in question 15. (What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?) and do the following: 🏠 Self-isolate by staying […]

What are the treatment options for COVID-19 (including drugs, vaccines, therapies)? 💊 Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating COVID-19? No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or […]