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Help and informationInformation about COVID-19 in the United States
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov About
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a new virus. The disease causes respiratory illness (like the flu) with symptoms such as a cough, fever, and in more severe cases, difficulty breathing. You can protect yourself by washing your hands frequently, avoiding touching your face, and avoiding close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people who are unwell. HOW IT SPREADS
Coronavirus disease spreads primarily through contact with an infected person when they cough or sneeze. It also spreads when a person touches a surface or object that has the virus on it, then touches their eyes, nose, or mouth. Learn more on who.int For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice. Source: World Health Organization People may be sick with the virus for 1 to 14 days before developing symptoms. The most common symptoms of coronavirus disease (COVID-19) are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment.
More rarely, the disease can be serious and even fatal. Older people, and people with other medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, or heart disease), may be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill. People may experience:
DO THE FIVE
Help stop coronavirus 1) HANDS Wash them often 2) ELBOW Cough into it 3) FACE Don't touch it 4) FEET Stay more than 3ft apart 5) FEEL sick? Stay home
There’s currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease (COVID-19).
You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you: Do
For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice. Source: World Health Organization There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe.
Self care If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you’ve recovered. You can relieve your symptoms if you:
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If you develop a fever, cough, and have difficulty breathing, promptly seek medical care. Call in advance and tell your health provider of any recent travel or recent contact with travelers For informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice. Source: World Health Organization Learn more To all the |
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