This document provides information about COVID-19, including who is at higher risk, common symptoms, guidelines for face coverings, and treatment. It states that COVID-19 can affect anyone but some groups are at higher risk. It lists common symptoms and explains that anyone experiencing symptoms should self-isolate and call their doctor. It provides instructions for properly wearing, washing, and disposing of face coverings. Finally, it notes that while there are now authorized vaccines, treatment is otherwise supportive and involves isolating at home for mild cases.

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3. What is COVID-19? Who is at risk?
COVID-19 is a new illness caused by a virus called coronavirus.
It can affect your lungs and airways.
It is spread through droplets from the nose and mouth- example by talking loud,
singing, shouting, coughing or sneezing. Droplets containing the virus can also fall
onto surfaces. If you touch that surface and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth,
you could also become infected.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) can affect anybody.
For some people however, the risk is much higher.
There are 2 levels of higher risk:
• high risk
• very high risk

4. COVID-19 Symptoms
If you have any common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), self-isolate and
phone your GP straight away (or out of hours GP service- evenings/weekends)
to get referred for a coronavirus test
Common symptoms of coronavirus include:
• Fever (high temperature - 38 degrees Celsius or above)
• Cough - any type of cough, not just dry
• Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
• Loss or change to your sense of smell or taste

6. Face Coverings
By law, you have to wear a face covering:
• on public transport
• in shops, shopping centres and some other
indoor settings
You should also wear a face covering:
• when staying 2 metres apart from people is
difficult
• in a healthcare setting - this includes hospitals, GP
surgeries, care settings, nursing homes and dental
practices
• when visiting anyone who is more at risk from
coronavirus - such as people aged 70 or over or
people who are medically vulnerable
• Some people do not have to wear face coverings
• Who should not wear one

7. Face Covering Guidelines
A cloth face covering should cover the
nose and mouth and go under the chin:
• fit snugly but comfortably against the side
of the face
• be secured with ties or ear loops
• include at least 2 layers of fabric
• allow for breathing without restriction
How to wash one
• Wash daily in a hot wash at 60 degrees
with detergent
• You do not need to sterilise face
coverings. Wash it in a washing machine
or by hand as you would any other item
of clothing
• Wash your hands before and after use

8. Disposable Face Masks
These masks are single use only
Putting On
• Wash or sanitise your hands to avoid
contamination
• Cover your nose and mouth with the mask and
pinch the metal strip to secure it over the bridge
of your nose
• Position the ear loops around your ears and
ensure the mask covers the nose, mouth and
entire chin
Taking Off
• Do not touch the outside of the mask while
removing it as it may be contaminated
• Remove the mask by the ear loops.
• Place the mask in a bin after removal
• Wash or sanitise your hands after removing the
mask

9. Wash your hands well and often to avoid contamination

10. Treatment and vaccines
• In December 2020, the FDA gave emergency use
authorization to two COVID-19 vaccines, with many
more in the pipeline.
• There is no specific FDA -Cleared medication or
treatment for COVID-19.
• Treatment is supportive.
• People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 should
isolate at home during their illness.
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