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.

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Did you know that other types of CoronaVirus include 

Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) 

 Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) 

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 good hygiene 

• practise social distancing

• follow the limits for public gatherings

• understand how to self-isolate if you need to