How is the novel Coronavirus

COVID-19 transmitted?
Other human Coronavirus strains are
spread from one sick person to
another through:

• Contaminated droplets (coughing

or sneezing)
• Contaminated hands and surfaces
Can the novel Coronavirus
COVID-19 be transmitted
through pets?
No. There is no evidence that companion
animals or pets such as cats and dogs
have been infected or could spread the
virus that causes COVID-19.
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CAN THE NOVEL

CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
BE TRANSMITTED THROUGH
IMPORTED GOODS?

There is no scientific
evidence that the
virus can survive on
items or packages, so
the probability of
catching the virus
from a package is low.
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TOP 6 WAYS TO
PROTECT YOURSELF
FROM NOVEL
CORONAVIRUS
COVID-19
 NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19 AWARENESS

TOP 6 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

FROM NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19

Wash hands thoroughly with soap

and water for at least 20 seconds
(Rub all parts of your palm).

In the absence of water/soap, use

an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Boost your immunity by healthy

lifestyle such as eating healthy food,
practicing physical activity and
getting enough sleep.
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TOP 6 WAYS TO PROTECT YOURSELF

FROM NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19

Avoid close contact with anyone

showing signs of respiratory illness

When sneezing/coughing make

sure to cover your mouth and nose
with tissue then dispose properly. Use
your elbow in the absence of tissue.

Travel only if it is essential

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SHOULD I STAY
AWAY FROM
PUBLIC PLACES?
No, but avoid congested
places and direct contact with
people who show symptoms
like coughing and sneezing.

Stay at home if you are sick, &

follow your doctor’s advice.
Is it safe to order food
from restaurants?
There are no recommendations
on the prohibition of eating
food from restaurants.
Rumours about novel
Coronavirus COVID-19
disease are causing more
harm than the virus itself
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