FACTS ABOUT COVID_19

What is COVID_19?

COVID_19 is a disease caused by a new strain of coronavirus.

"CO" stands for corona," VI" stands for the virus, and "D"for the disease.

Formerly, this disease was referred to as,2019 novel coronavirus or 2019_ncov;

The COVID_19 virus is a new virus linked to the same family of infections as a severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) and some types of the common cold.

What are the symptoms of COVID_19?

Symptoms can include fever, cough, and shortness of breath.

In more severe cases, the infection can cause pneumonia or breathing difficulties. More rarely, the disease can be fatal.

These symptoms are similar to the flu (influenza), or the common cold, .which are a lot more common than the COVID_19.

This is why testing is required to confirm if someone has COVID_19.

How does COVID_19 spread?

The virus is transmitted through directed contact with respiratory droplets of an infected person (generated through coughing and sneezing).

An individual can also be infected from NAD touching surfaces contaminated with the virus and touching their face (e,g eyes, nose, mouth).

The COVID_19 virus may survive on surfaces for several hours, but simple disinfectants can kill it.

Who is most at risk?

As this is a new virus, we are still learning about its effects on children.

We know it is possible for people of any age to be infected with the virus, but so far, there are relatively few cases of COVID_19 reported among children.

This is a new virus, and we need to learn more about how it affects children.

The virus can be fatal in rare cases, so far, mainly among older people with pre_existing medical conditions.

What is the treatment for COVID_19?

There is no currently available vaccine for COVID_19. However, many of the symptoms can be treated, and getting early care from a health care provider can make the disease less dangerous.

There several clinical trials that are being conducted to evaluate potential therapeutics for COVID_19.

How can the spread of COVID_19 be slowed down or prevented?

As with others, a respiratory infection like the flu or the common cold, public health measures are critical to slow the spread to illnesses.

Public health measure is everyday preventive action that includes:

staying home when sick;

Covering mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue when coughing or sneezing, dispose of use tissue immediately;

Washing hands often with soap and water; and

Cleaning frequently touched surfaces and objects.

As we learn more about COVID_19 public health officials may recommend additional action.

promote information sharing,

Coordinate and follow guidelines from the national health and education authorities.

Share know information with staff caregivers and students, providing updated information on the disease situation, including prevention and control efforts at school.

Reinforce that caregivers should alert the school and health care authorities if someone in their home has been diagnosed with COVID_19 and keep their child at home.

Utilize the parent-teacher committee and another mechanism to promote information sharing.

Also, besides addressing children's questions and concerns, including through the development.

Stay home, stay safe... 

People know about how to save their lives, it can be possible if people should know to comforts her child and her family to stay at home and contributed to the laws authorized.

God will lead safe the whole world and protect or life to the horrible virus.

Plz stay home and stay safe.

Make distance of 1meter or 5 feet to the person stop touching your hands to your nose and mouth.

Wash your hands five times daily.

Wear masks and scarves to protect your life from dangerous viruses. Its spread aggressively to all over world

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