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What is COVID-19?
2020-03-17
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
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What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
2020-03-17
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea.
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WHO details tips on how to wear surgical mask
2020-03-17
The World Health Organization (WHO) has offered the following advice on when and how to use a surgical mask properly amid the novel coronavirus epidemic.
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How does COVID-19 spread?
2020-03-17
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales.
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What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
2020-03-17
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
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How likely I am to catch COVID-19?
2020-03-17
It's important to be aware of the situation where you are or intend to go. WHO publishes daily updates on the COVID-19 situation worldwide.