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What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a coronavirus called SARS-CoV-2. It was first discovered in Wuhan in December 2019.

Symptoms:

• Fever or chills
• Cough
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Fatigue
• Muscle or body aches
• Headache
• Loss of taste or smell
• Sore throat
• Congestion or runny nose
• Nausea or vomiting
• Diarrhea

Severe Symptoms:

• Shortness of breath
• Loss of appetite
• Confusion
• Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
• High temperature (above 38 °C)
• Inability to wake or stay awake

Treatment:

• Contact a health-care worker or a COVID-19 hotline to find out where and when to get a test.
• If testing is not available, stay home and away from others for 14 days.
• Wear a medical mask to protect others, including if/when you need to seek medical care.
• Stay in a separate room from other family members, and if not possible, wear a medical mask and maintain a 1 meter distance from them.
• Keep the room well-ventilated.
• Monitor yourself for any symptoms for 14 days.

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Prevention Tips

• Maintain a safe distance from others, even if they don’t appear to be sick.
• Wear a mask in public, especially indoors or when physical distancing is not possible.
• Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
• Choose open, well-ventilated spaces over closed ones.
• Clean your hands often. Use soap and water, or an alcohol-based hand rub.
• If given the opportunity, vaccinate immediately.
• Cover your nose and mouth with your bent elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze.
• Stay home if you feel unwell.