What is CORONAVIRUS AND How to PROTECT YOURSELF

The Centers for

Disease Control and Prevention CDC.

The expert body on coronavirus

has released guidance for general public

and healthcare professionals

on the symptoms of the virus.

A person could be at risk

if they have any or all of the following.

Fever and symptoms of lower respiratory illness.

Such as coughing or difficulty breathing

after traveling to Wuhan

or having close contact with someone who is ill

and is now under investigation for the virus

in the past two weeks.

Fever or symptoms of lower respiratory illness

after having close contact in the past two weeks

with someone who's been confirmed to have the virus.

The CDC defined close contact

as being within about 6 feet (1.8 meters)

or within the room or care area

of a person with the coronavirus

for a prolonged period

without appropriate protective clothing

or having direct contact

with the infectious secretions

of a person with the virus

without protective clothing.

Coronaviruses are particularly dangerous

for people who have weaker immune systems,

like young children and older adults.

To protect yourself from the virus.

Try to avoid contact
with people who display symptoms

similar to those of pneumonia

or the common cold by coughing

or a runny nose.

Don't touch your eyes nose or mouth

with unwashed hands.

Wash your hands frequently with soap and water

and scrub for at least 20 seconds.

Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer when possible.

Avoid animals and animal markets.

The only current treatment for coronavirus

being offered is supportive in nature.

If you notice any of these symptoms and conditions.

Please contact your nearest professional healthcare setup.

Help spread this information to everyone.