CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
WHAT IS CORONAVIRUS?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that cause respiratory infections. These can range from the common cold to more serious diseases.
COVID-19 is a disease caused by a new form of coronavirus. It was first reported in December 2019 in Wuhan City in China.
Did you know that other types of CoronaVirus include
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS?
Symptoms of COVID-19 can range from mild illness to pneumonia. Some people will recover easily, and others may get very sick very quickly.
People with coronavirus may experience:
fever
symptoms such as coughing, a sore throat and fatigue
shortness of breath
If you are concerned you may have COVID-19:
use the symptom checker
HOW DO I TRY AND AVOID GETTING CORONAVIRUS
To protect others you must:
practise social distancing
follow the limits for public gatherings
understand how to self-isolate if you need to