What is COVID-19?

Both this new virus and the disease it

COVID-19 is the most recently
causes were unknown before the
discovered infectious disease caused
outbreak broke out in Wuhan, China,
by the coronavirus.
in December 2019
How long does it take between exposure to COVID-19 and the
development of symptoms?

The most common symptoms of

COVID-19 are fever, dry cough and
tiredness.

Other less common symptoms that

affect some patients include aches and
pains, nasal congestion, headache,
conjunctivitis, sore throat, diarrhea,
loss of taste or smell, and skin rashes
or color changes. on the fingers or
toes. 
How long does it take between exposure to COVID-19 and the development of symptoms?

The time between

exposure to COVID-19
and the time
symptoms begin is
usually around five to
six days, but can range
from 1 to 14 days.
What is the relationship between COVID-19 and
animals?

COVID-19 is spread by
human-to-human
transmission. 

We know quite a bit about

other viruses in the
coronavirus family, and
most of these types of
viruses have their origin in
animals
How is the COVID-19 virus usually spread from one person to another?

COVID-19 is transmitted from one person

to another by direct, indirect (through
contaminated objects or surfaces) or close
contact with infected people through oral
and nasal secretions
What is the difference between asymptomatic and presymptomatic people?

The difference is that asymptomatic

presymptomatic people are those
people are those who, despite being
who do not yet have symptoms, but
infected, do not present symptoms
will have them later.
at any time during the infection
 What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of the disease?

Keep a minimum distance of

one meter between yourself
and others.

Wash your hands thoroughly Wear masks

and frequently using an
alcohol-based hand rub or
soap and water.
What does the WHO recommend to stop o
r prevent COVID-19?

recommendations

Limit close contact between

infected people and others. 

Quickly detect infected

people
What does the WHO recommend to stop o
r prevent COVID-19?

recommendations

Ensure that interior spaces

including homes and offices,
are adequately ventilated.
 Can children or teens get COVID-19?

Research indicates that children and

adolescents are just as likely to be
infected as any other age group and can
spread the disease. 
groups. 
 How long does the virus survive on surfaces?

The most important thing to know

about coronavirus contact with
surfaces is that they can be easily
cleaned with common household
disinfectants that will kill the virus.
 What’s the difference between isolation
and quarantine?
Isolation

Used for
People with confirmed or suspected
COVID 19

Why
To keep the person from infecting
others.

Where
Could be at home, a health care
facility, or an isolation location.
What’s the difference between quarantine
and isolation?
Quarantine
Used for
People who were potentially exposed to covid - 19
and who are not sick.

Why
1. The person could have the virus in their body
even without symptoms.
2. To quickly identify early symptoms.

Where
Could be at home or a quarantine location.
 What should I do if I have no symptoms but I think I
have been exposed to COVID-19? 
•
Wear a cloth face mask
when you're around
people or using
common spaces in your
home

Contact your health Cover your coughs and

care provider or use sneezes and
telemedicine to seek immediately wash your
guidance from home hands afterward