OVERVIEW

 Corona viruses are a large group of viruses, with six of these viruses
known to cause a range of illnesses from the common cold to the more
serious Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) and Middle East
Respiratory Syndrome (MERS).

 The COVID-19 was discovered in late December 2019 after an unusual

cluster of pneumonia cases was noted in Wuhan City, Hubei province,
China.

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 OCCURRENCE OF COVID-19
 Detailed investigations are ongoing to determine what is the animal
source of the virus, however the virus is spread from person to person
through respiratory droplets, usually when an infected person coughs or
sneezes.

 These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby
or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

 A person may also get infected if they touch a surface or object (like a door
handle or table) that has the virus on it and then touch their mouth or face.

 Generally, the virus is only spread when a person is in close contact with
an infected person, for example living in the same household or
workplace.

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 BIOLOGICAL CLOCK OF COVID-19

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 PARTS OF COVID-19 VIRUS

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 SYMPTOMS
 Common symptoms include:

Fever Cough Shortness of Breath

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CAN COVID-19 BE CAUGHT
FROM PETS ?
 To date, there is no evidence that a dog, cat or
any pet can transmit COVID-19.
 To protect yourself, clean your hands
frequently and thoroughly after having contact
with pets.

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 SAFETY MEASURES FOR
EVERYONE
Safety Measures
1. Regularly and thoroughly wash
your hands with soap and water
and clean your hands with an
alcohol-based hand rub.
2. Maintain at least 1 – 2 metre
distance between yourself and
anyone who is coughing or
sneezing.
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and
mouth.
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Why? Illustration
Washing your hands with soap and water
or using alcohol-based hand rub kills
viruses that may be on your hands
When someone coughs or sneezes they
spray small liquid droplets from their
nose or mouth which may contain the
virus. If you are too close, you can
breathe in the droplets, including the
COVID-19 virus if the person coughing
has the disease.
Hands touch many surfaces and can pick
up viruses. Once contaminated, hands
can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose
or mouth. From there, the virus can enter
your body and can make you sick.
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 SAFETY MEASURES FOR
EVERYONE
Safety Measures Why? Illustration
4. Make sure you, and the people Droplets spread virus. By following good
around you, follow good respiratory respiratory hygiene you protect the
hygiene. This means covering your people around you from viruses such as
mouth and nose with your bent cold, flu and COVID-19.
elbow or tissue when you cough or
sneeze. Then dispose of the used
tissue immediately.

5. Keep up to date on the latest You have a higher chance of catching

COVID-19 hotspots (cities or local COVID-19 in one of these areas.
areas where COVID-19 is spreading
widely). If possible, avoid traveling to
places – especially if you are an older
person or have diabetes, heart or lung
disease

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 SAFETY MEASURES FOR THOSE WHO
VISTIED COVID-19 AREAS
Safety Measures Why? Illustration
1. Self-isolate by staying at home if Avoiding contact with others and visits to
you begin to feel unwell, even with medical facilities will allow these facilities
mild symptoms such as headache, low to operate more effectively and help
grade fever (37.3 C or above) and protect you and others from possible
slight runny nose, until you recover. If COVID-19 and other viruses
it is essential for you to have someone
bring you supplies or to go out, e.g. to
buy food, then wear a mask to avoid
infecting other people.
2. If you develop fever, cough and Calling in advance will allow your health
difficulty breathing, seek medical care provider to quickly direct you to the
advice promptly as this may be due to right health facility. This will also help to
a respiratory infection or other serious prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and
condition. Call in advance and tell other viruses.
your provider of any recent travel or
contact with travelers.

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 TREATMENTS
 Self care

 If you feel sick you should rest, drink plenty of fluid, and eat
nutritious food. Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

 Everyone should keep a healthy lifestyle at home. Maintain a

healthy diet, sleep, stay active, and make social contact with loved
ones through the phone or internet.

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 STATISTICS ON GLOBAL DEATH
RATE

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 SUMMARY
 What is Covid-19?
 Occurrence
 Biological Clock
 Parts of the virus
 Symptoms
 Can covid-19 be caught from pets?
 Safety Measures
 Statistics

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