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What is a coronaviruses?
2020-03-17
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
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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.
