When it comes to health, everyone wants the best for themselves and their families. You can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 by seeing the latest information from the WHO. What is COVID-19? Many countries have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Experts in China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple measures:
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets (飞沫) from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too (dose, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease.
Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene (呼吸卫生).This means covering your mouth and nose with your tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then handle the used tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? By following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility.
A. Droplets spread virus.
B. People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus.
C. What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
D. However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.
E. Maintain at least 1 metre distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing.
F. It is a infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus.
G. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
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