COVID-19
Coronavirus Disease 2019
BE AWARE.
COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that was first discovered in Wuhan, China. It is
transmitted from person to person.
common
symptoms
fever
Symptoms*
tiredness
dry cough
severe
cases
High fever
Pneumonia
Difficulty breathing
*Symptoms may appear 1 to 12 days following exposure to the virus
Who is most at risk of becoming seriously ill?
• People over age 60
• People with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease
How is it transmitted?
• Through close contact with an infected person
• By an infected person coughing or sneezing
• By touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes
Currently there is no vaccine or specific treatment. We can only treat the symptoms.
Serious cases may require oxygen and ventilatory support.
PREPARE.
ACT.
Make sure you get your information from a reliable source. Avoid close contact with people who
have flu-like symptoms.
Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with
use an alcohol-based gel.
unwashed hands.
Avoid sharing cups, plates or other personal items
and disinfect all surfaces that are touched
frequently.
Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow when you
cough or sneeze or use a tissue and dispose of used tissue
immediately and wash your hands.
If you have traveled to areas where COVID-19 is
circulating or have been in contact with someone
who has it and you experience fever, cough or
difficulty breathing, seek medical attention
immediately. Do not self-medicate.
Note: Information may change when more is known about the disease.
February 2020.
BE AWARE. PREPARE. ACT.
www.paho.org/coronavirus
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