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Recent travel from or residence
in an area with ongoing Although there is no vaccine available to prevent infection with the new
community spread of COVID-19 ven
coronavirus, you can take steps to reduce your risk of
infection. WHO and CDC recommend following these precautions for
as determined by CDC or WHO
avoiding COVID-19:
Close contact with someone  Avoid large events and mass gatherings.
who has COVID-19 — such as
 Avoid close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters) with anyone
when a family member or who is sick or has symptoms.
health care worker takes care of
 Keep distance between yourself and others if COVID-19 is
an infected person
spreading in your community, especially if you have a higher risk of
serious illness.
 Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
Co or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60%
alcohol.

Although most people withmpl

COVID-19 have mild to
moderate symptoms, the disease can cause severe
medical complications and lead to death in some people.
Older adults or people with existing chronic medical
conditions are at greater risk of becoming seriously ill with
COVID-19.
Pneumonia in both lungs
Organ failure in several organs
 Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Throw away the used tissue.
 Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
 Avoid sharing dishes, glasses, bedding and other household items if
you're sick.
 Clean and disinfect high-touch surfaces daily.
 Stay home from work, school and public areas if you're sick, unless
you're going to get medical care. Avoid taking public transportation
if you're sick.
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Infection with the new coronavirus
Signs
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Coronaviruses are a family of viruses that can
cause illnesses such as the common cold, severe
ses (severe acute respiratory syndrome Signs and symptoms of
coronavirus 2, or SARS-CoV-2) causes
acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and Middle COVID-19 may appear two
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-
East respiratory syndrome (MERS). In 2019, a to 14 days after exposure and
19).It's unclear exactly how contagious
new coronavirus was identified as the cause of a can include:
the new coronavirus is.
disease outbreak that originated in China. Fever
Data has shown that it spreads from
person to person among those in close Cough
The virus is now known as the severe acute contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 Shortness of breath or
respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV- meters). The virus spreads by difficulty breathing
2). The disease it causes is called coronavirus respiratory droplets released when
disease 2019 (COVID-19). In March 2020, the someone with the virus coughs, sneezes Other symptoms can include:
World Health Organization (WHO) declared the or talks. Tiredness
COVID-19 outbreak a pandemic. It can also spread if a person touches a Aches
surface with the virus on it and then
Runny nose
touches his or her mouth, nose or eyes.
Sore throat
Asymptomatic