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Corona Virus – COVID-19

How does Coronavirus spread? The Corona Virus (COVID) spreads when droplets that is coughed or sneezed out of a infected person's mouth Then lands on another person’s face, mouth or eyes

How to protect yourself Keep a safe distance from people that are coughing 1 m

How to protect yourself Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or cough or sneeze into your upper sleeve, not your hands. then Clean your hands!

Avoid crowds • Malls • Gatherings to watch sports events • Churches • Supermarkets • Social gatherings People who are infected can show no symptoms but can still infect other people

Contamination of the environment When sick people cough, sneeze, talk sing etc. their saliva can land on surfaces in the environment

Protect yourself and other people When you touch objects in the environment • Do not touch your face, or rub your eyes • Wash your hands frequently • Sanitise your hands with alcohol based rub if there is not hand washing facilities available • Wash your hands before touching your children and other people

Clean your environment • Viruses can survive for hours to days in the environment • The only effective way to get rid of these organisms is to wash them away with soap and water or to use a disinfectant

What are the signs and symptoms of infection? • History of fever • Coughing • headache • Fatigue • Generally feeling unwell

What to do to if you suspect you may have been infected • Phone the NICD General Public Hotline Number is 0800 029 999 from 08h00 to 16h00 for instructions to get tested • Keep away from public areas • Stay home if you are diagnosed unless you are very ill – then you need to go to hospital • Stay as healthy as possible – eat a well balanced diet.

Reduce your risk and maintain immunity

People that can get very ill from Corona Virus infection • People older than 65 • People with lung disease e.g. COPD, Asthma • Chronic kidney disease • Cardio-vascular disease • Diabetes • People with cancer • People with chronic Hepatitis B infection