This document from the Fire Baptized Holiness Church provides information about COVID-19. It defines coronaviruses and explains that COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus first identified in Wuhan, China in December 2019. The virus spreads mainly between people within 6 feet through respiratory droplets from coughing and sneezing. Common symptoms include fever, cough and difficulty breathing. To protect oneself and others, frequent handwashing, social distancing and disinfecting surfaces are recommended. Those at higher risk include older adults, healthcare workers and those with chronic conditions. While there is no specific treatment, supportive care is provided to relieve symptoms.

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COVID-19
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About the
Coronavirus
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f r o m t h e W o r l d H e a l t h O r g a n i z a t i o n ( W H O ) , C n e t
A r t i c l e b y J a c k s o n R y a n ,
C e n t e r s f o r D i s e a s e C o n t r o l & P r e v e n t i o n ( C D C )

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What is the
Coronavirus?
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4. What is it?
According to the World Health Organization (WHO),
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that
cause illness ranging from the common cold to more
severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory
Syndrome (SARS-CoV). A novel coronavirus (nCoV) is a
new strain that has not been previously identified in
humans.
The novel coronavirus is responsible for the current
outbreak of disease and is known as COVID-19. The
current outbreak of disease was first reported from
Wuhan, China on December 31. 2019. A special WHO
committee declared a public health emergency on
January 30, 2020 and later raised the health risk of the
new strain of coronavirus to “very high”.
Under an electron microscope the virus looks like spiked
rings. It can not reproduce without getting inside of living
cells. The virus hijacks the machinery of living cells to
reproduce and infect other cells.
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COVID-19 is a new disease and
we are still learning how it
spreads, the severity of illness it
causes, and to what extent it may
spread in the United States.
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How Does
it Spread?

6. How Does it Spread?
Person-to-Person Spread
• The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-
person.
• Between people who are in direct and close contact
with one another (within about 6 feet).
• Through respiratory droplets produced when an
infected person coughs or sneezes. These droplets
can land in the mouths or noses of people who are
nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.
• People are thought to be most contagious when they
are most symptomatic (the sickest).
Contaminated Surface Spread
It may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by
touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and
then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their
eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus
spreads.
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Symptoms

8. The complete clinical picture with
regard to COVID-19 is not fully known.
Reported illnesses have ranged from very mild
(including some with no reported symptoms) to
severe, including illness resulting in death.
As the disease progresses, patients also come
down with pneumonia, which inflames the lungs
and cause them to fill with fluid.
Note: China has suggested that the virus can
spread before symptoms are present.
Call your Doctor if you....
Develop symptoms, and have been in close
contact with a person known to have COVID-19
OR
Have recently traveled from an area with
widespread or ongoing community spread of
COVID-19.

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Protection

10. Protecting Yourself & Others
Stay aware of the latest information on the
COVID-19 outbreak.
National and local authorities will have the most up to
date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in
your area. They are best placed to advise on what
people in your area should be doing to protect
themselves.
Take care of your health and protect others by
doing the following:
Wash your hands frequently. Regularly and thoroughly
clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or
wash them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Washing your hands with soap and water or using
alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on
your hands.
Maintain at least 3 feet distance between yourself and
anyone who is coughing or sneezing. When someone
coughs or sneezes, they spray small liquid droplets
from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If
you’re too close, you could breathe in the droplets.
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Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Hands touch
many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once
contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your
eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter
your body and make you sick.
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good
respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth
and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue
immediately.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough
and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call
in advance.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and
surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or
wipe.
Wear a facemask if you have contracted COVID-19 to
prevent spreading it or if you are a health worker, or you
are taking care of someone in close settings, otherwise
it is not recommended.

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Risk & Treatment

12. Risk & Treatment
Persons at increased risk of getting COVID-19
include:
• People who have been in close contact with someone
known to have COVID-19
• People who live of have recently been in an area with
ongoing spread
• People with severe chronic medical conditions like heart,
lung, or kidney diseases
• Health Care Workers
• Older Adults (People over 60)
Treatment
Currently, there is no specific antiviral treatment
recommended for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 should
receive supportive care to help relieve symptoms. For severe
cases, treatment should include care to support vital organ
functions.
People who think they may have been exposed to COVID-19
should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
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13. Resources
World Health Organization
(WHO)
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
Centers for Disease Control
& Prevention (CDC)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/index.html
CDC Cases in the USA
(updates at noon M-F)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-
ncov/cases-in-us.html
WHO COVID-19 Situation
Map & Geo area Cases
https://experience.arcgis.com/experience/685d0a
ce521648f8a5beeeee1b9125cd
National Institutes of Health
(NIH)
https://www.nih.gov/health-
information/coronavirus
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You should check with national and your local authorities and health
center for updated information and any school closings.