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Outbreak SARS-CoV-2 (virus)
 Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that usually cause mild to serious
upper and/or lower respiratory tract illnesses in humans.
What is this
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)?

It is a communicable
respiratory disease
caused by a new strain
of coronavirus that
causes illness in
humans.
The human respiratory
tract system
 Person to person through
COVID- infected air droplets that are projected
during sneezing or coughing, or even
19 talking and laughing.

Spread
The virus enters
the human body
via the eyes, nose Contact with surfaces
and mouth and
does so in two containing the virus then
touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with the
ways: contaminated hands.
 Common COVID-19 symptoms
COVID-19
Symptoms
These may appear in
Dry cough Fatigue
as few as two (2) days
or as long as fourteen Fever
(14) days after
exposure. This is Less common symptoms: Serious symptoms:
● muscle aches and pains ● Difficulty in breathing
referred to as the ● nasal congestion ● Shortness of breath
incubation period. ● headache ● Loss of speech
● runny nose
● sore throat
● diarrhea
● loss of taste or smell
● Conjunctivitis
● Abdorminal paain
  Wear your mask CORRECTLY
 Wash hands frequently
 Maintain social distance of at least 2m
COVID-19 whenever practical
Prevention  Practise respiratory hygiene
 Disinfect surfaces often
 Avoid touching the face
 Avoid unnecessary travel
 Stay informed
 Do not hug/ touch during greetings or any
other interactions where reasonable
Why masks are
crucial in
public settings

Refuse to interact with anyone not wearing a mask PROPERLY.

How to
wear your
mask
correctly
The proper
way to
wash your
hands
SAFETY STARTS WITH

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