Corona virus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered corona virus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face. The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow). At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments. WHO will continue to provide updated information as soon as clinical findings become available.

1. Covid-2019

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WHO (World Health Organization (WHO)

3. The World Health Organization (WHO) is a specialized agency of the
United Nations responsible for international public health.[1]
It is part of the U.N. Sustainable Development Group. The WHO
Constitution, which establishes the agency's governing structure and
principles, states its main objective as ensuring "the attainment by all peoples
of the highest possible level of health."[2]
It is headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, with six semi-autonomous
regional offices and 150 field offices worldwide.
World Health Organization (WHO)
The WHO has played a leading role in several public health
achievements, most notably the eradication of smallpox, the near-
eradication of polio, and the development of an Ebola vaccine.
Its current priorities include communicable diseases,
particularly HIV/AIDS, Ebola, malaria and tuberculosis; non-
communicable diseases such as heart disease and cancer; healthy
diet, nutrition, and food security; occupational health; and substance
abuse.
WHO leading role in COVID-
2019

4. ASK To WHO

5. Protect yourself and others from getting sick

6. WHO is continuously monitoring and responding to this outbreak. This
Q&A will be updated as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads
and how it is affecting people worldwide.
For more information, check back regularly on WHO’s coronavirus pages.
https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

7. Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in
animals or humans.
 In humans, several corona viruses 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 corona virus causes corona virus disease
COVID-19
WHAT IS A CORONA VIRUS
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most
recently discovered corona virus.
This new virus and disease were unknown before the
outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.
WHAT IS A COVID-2019

8. 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. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person.
 Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces,
then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they
breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales
droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from
a person who is sick.
WHO DOES COVID -2019 SPREADS
Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted
through contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air. See previous
answer on “How does COVID-19 spread?
Can the virus that causes covid-2019 be transmitted through the air

9. COVID -2019 air Borne
The virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through droplets
generated when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
These droplets are too heavy to hang in the air. They quickly fall on
floors or surfaces.
You can be infected by breathing in the virus if you are within 1 metre of
a person who has COVID-19, or by touching a contaminated surface and
then touching your eyes, nose or mouth before washing your hands.
How to wash fruits and vegetables?
 Fruits and vegetables are important components of a healthy diet.
 Wash them the same way you should do under any circumstance: before
handling them, wash your hands with soap and water.
 Then, wash fruits and vegetables thoroughly with clean water, especially
if you eat them raw

10. How can we protect other and ourselves if if we don’t know who is infected ?
Practicing hand and respiratory hygiene is important at ALL times and is the best
way to protect others and yourself.
When possible maintain at least a 1 meter distance between yourself and others.
This is especially important if you are standing by someone who is coughing or
sneezing. Since some infected persons may not yet be exhibiting symptoms or
their symptoms may be mild, maintaining a physical distance with everyone is a
good idea if you are in an area where COVID-19 is circulating.

11. How to properly wear a medical mask?
If you choose to wear a mask:
1. Before touching the mask, clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap
and water
2. Take the mask and inspect it for tears or holes.
3. Orient which side is the top side (where the metal strip is).
4. Ensure the proper side of the mask faces outwards (the coloured side).
5. Place the mask to your face. Pinch the metal strip or stiff edge of the mask so it
moulds to the shape of your nose.
6. Pull down the mask’s bottom so it covers your mouth and your chin.
7. Do not touch the mask while you are wearing it for protection.
8. After use, take off the mask with clean hands; remove the elastic loops from
behind the ears while keeping the mask away from your face and clothes, to
avoid touching potentially contaminated surfaces of the mask.
9. Discard the mask in a closed bin immediately after use. Do not reuse the mask.
10. Perform hand hygiene after touching or discarding the mask – Use alcohol-
based hand rub or, if visibly soiled, wash your hands with soap and water.

12. what does it mean to self –isolate ?
Self-isolation is when a person who is experiencing fever, cough or
other COVID-19 symptoms stays at home and does not go to work,
school or public places. This can be voluntarily or based on his/her
health care provider’s recommendation.
Self isolation ? :
1. If a person is in self-isolation, it is because he/she is ill but not
severely ill (requiring medical attention)
2. have a large, well-ventilated with hand-hygiene and toilet facilities
3. If this is not possible, place beds at least 1 metre apart
4. Keep at least 1 metre from others, even from your family members
5. Monitor your symptoms daily
6. Isolate for 14 days, even if you feel healthy
7. If you develop difficulty breathing, contact your healthcare provider
immediately – call them first if possible
8. Stay positive and energized by keeping in touch with loved ones
by phone or online, and by exercising yourself at home.

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