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    Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) was identified in Wuhan, China in January 2020 and can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe disease. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. To reduce the risk of infection, people should clean their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, thoroughly cook meat and eggs, and avoid contact with wild animals. Those experiencing symptoms, especially after travel to China, should seek medical advice from doctors.

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    Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) was identified in Wuhan, China in January 2020 and can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe disease. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. To reduce the risk of infection, people should clean their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, thoroughly cook meat and eggs, and avoid contact with wild animals. Those experiencing symptoms, especially after travel to China, should seek medical advice from doctors.

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    HSE FLASH 0213 nCOV

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    Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) was identified in Wuhan, China in January 2020 and can cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe disease. Common symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath and breathing difficulties. To reduce the risk of infection, people should clean their hands regularly, cover coughs and sneezes, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, thoroughly cook meat and eggs, and avoid contact with wild animals. Those experiencing symptoms, especially after travel to China, should seek medical advice from doctors.

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    HSE FLASH: Novel Corona Virus Infection

    • Novel Coronavirus (nCoV) are a large family of viruses of illness ranging from common cold
    to more severe disease and can be transmitted between animals and people. nCoV was
    identified on 7th Jan 2020 by WHO China Country Office in Wuhan City of China.
    • Common Signs and Symptoms include:
    • Fever
    • Cough
    • Shortness of breath
    • Breathing Difficulties
    • Reduce your risk of Coronavirus Infection
    o Clean your hand with soap and water or alcohol-based hand rub
    o Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing with tissue paper
    o Avoid close contacts with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
    o Eat only thoroughly cook meat and eggs
    o No unprotected contact with live wild or farm animals
    • Medical Advice
    o Seek advice from Camp Doctors or your Medics if you have any of the above
    symptoms
    o If you just recently travelled back from China, please make sure that you get yourself
    screened by the doctor and get appropriate medical attention

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