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Human coronaviruses are common and are typically associated with mild illnesses, similar to the common cold.The corona virus COVID-19 is affecting 210 countries & territories around the world and 2 international conveyances.

How To Protect Yourself

The novel coronavirus and the resulting COVID-19 respiratory infection has spread across the world, including the US, with cases expanding into the millions in the weeks since the World Health Organization officially declared the disease a pandemic in March. Though COVID-19 cases seem to be flattening out or even dwindling in some places, they are on the rise in others. Whether those increases are still the first wave of the viral spread or a second wave is beyond the point: It's important to know that the virus is still here and everyone should still take steps to protect themselves and others from this infectious disease.

Avoid Close Contact

Avoid Close Contact

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Don’t Touch Face

Don’t Touch Face

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Social Distancing

Social Distancing

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Wash Your Hands

Wash Your Hands

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Drink Much Watar

Drink Much Watar

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Use Face Mask

Use Face Mask

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Coronavirus Symptoms

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Dry Dough

Dry Dough

Continuous coughing a lot for more than an hour, or 3 or more coughing episodes in 24 hours.if you usually have a cough, it may be worse than usual.

Sore Throat

Sore Throat

Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart and lung problems, diabetes, or cancer.

Cold

Cold

People of all ages who experience fever and/or cough associated with difficulty breathing/shortness of breath.

Fever

Fever

Fever you feel hot to touch on your chest or back (you do not need to measure your temperature). It is also may appear in 2-10 days.

Headache

Headache

Headache is a key symptom, experts say. Don't fixate on a relaxation, but know it's really danger until your headache reaches at maximum.

Vomiting

Vomiting

Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty, causes motion sickness and vomiting.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Here You Will Find The Answers Of Your Most Asked Questions

1. What is novel corona virus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses 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 coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

2. What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in December 2019.

3. What is Quarantine?

separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick. These people may have been exposed to a disease and do not know it, or they may have the disease but do not show symptoms.

4. What is Isolation?

The separation of a person or group of people known or reasonably believed to be infected with a communicable disease and potentially infectious from those who are not infected to prevent spread of the communicable disease. Isolation for public health purposes may be voluntary or compelled by federal, state, or local public health order.

5. What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.

6. Is there any treatment of coronavirus disease (COVID-19)?

There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe.

6. Is there anything I should not do?

The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-2019 and can be harmful: Smoking, Wearing multiple masks. In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early to reduce the risk of developing a more severe infection and be sure to share your recent travel history with your health care provider.

7. Is the source of the coronavirus causing COVID-19 known?

Currently, the source of SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus (CoV) causing COVID-19 is unknown. All available evidence suggests that SARS-CoV-2 has a natural animal origin and is not a constructed virus. SARS-CoV-2 virus most probably has its ecological reservoir in bats. SARS-CoV-2, belongs to a group of genetically related viruses, which also include SARS-CoV and a number of other CoVs isolated from bats populations. MERS-CoV also belongs to this group, but is less closely related.

8. Is COVID-19 airborne?

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.