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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.

Runny nose cough Sore Throat Symptoms* High fever Pneumonia severe respiratory disease *Symptoms may appear 1 to 12 days following exposure to the virus common symptoms severe cases 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.
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.

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.
Avoid sharing cups, plates or other personal items and disinfect all surfaces that are touched frequently.

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