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What is Corona Virus/COVID-19?

Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, cancer and chronic respiratory disease are more likely to develop serious illness.The best way to prevent and slow down the transmission is to be well informed about this disease, what it can cause and how it spreads. We should protect ourselves and others from the infection by regularly washing our hands or using any alcohol based rub frquently and avoid touching our own face. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily trough droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person cough or sneezes, thus it is important that we practice respiratory etiquette (coughing into a flexed elbow as an example.)

Prevention

Prevent Covid-19, July 17, 2021

To prevent getting infected 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 yourself and people who cough or sneeze.
3. Avoid touching your face.
4. Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
5. Stay at home if you feel unwell.
6. Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
7. Practice social distance by avoiding unnecessary travel and stay away from large group of people.