COVID OVERVIEW
What you Symptoms should know of Coronavirus about COVID-19 ( COVID-19 ) to protect yourself and others
Know the symptoms of COVID-19 , which can include the following :
Know about COVID-19
• Coronavirus ( COVID-19 ) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person .
• The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world .
• COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild Cough , shortness ( of or breath no symptoms or difficulty ) to severe breathing illness .
Know how COVID-19 is spread
• You can become infected by coming into close contact ( about 6 feet or two arm lengths ) with a person who has COVID-19 . COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person .
• If you must go in person , stay at least 6 feet away from others and disinfect items you must touch .
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• Get deliveries and takeout , and limit in-person contact as much as possible .
• You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs ,
• Avoid public transportation , sneezes , or talks . Muscle or body aches
Vomiting or diarrhea ride-sharing New loss , of or taxis .
• You may also be able to get it by touching a
• Separate taste or yourself smell from other surface or object that has the virus on it , and people and pets in your home . then by touching your mouth , nose , or eyes .
• There is no specific treatment Symptoms can range from mild to severe illness , and appear 2 – 14 days for after COVID-19 you , but you can seek are exposed
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• Trouble • Wear breathing a mask that covers your nose and • Inability to wake or stay awake
• Persistent mouth pain in or public pressure settings the . chest
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• New confusion getting COVID-19 .
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces .
• Older adults and people of any age who have serious
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Practice social distancing
• Buy groceries and medicine , go to the doctor , and complete banking activities online when possible .
Prevent the spread of COVID-19 if you are sick
• Stay home if you are sick , except to get medical care .
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