All What you need to know about
coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
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What is
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)?
Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a
respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that
causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an
investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.
Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) Situation
World Health organization web, Novel
coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) In Numbers
Learn more about The numbers of the infection at :
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Can people
in the U.S. get COVID-19?
Yes. COVID-19 is spreading from
person to person in parts of the United States. Risk of infection with COVID-19
is higher for people who are close contacts of someone known to have COVID-19,
for example healthcare workers, or household members. Other people at higher
risk for infection are those who live in or have recently been in an area with
ongoing spread of COVID-19.
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Have there
been cases of COVID-19 ?
Yes. The first case of COVID-19
in the United States was reported on January 21, 2020. The current count of
cases of COVID-19 in the United States is available on CDC’s webpage at :
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How does COVID-19 spread?
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably
emerged from an animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. The
virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with
one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an
infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can
get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then
touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought
to be the main way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread of
newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/
coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html.
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What are
the symptoms of COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 have had
mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of • fever • cough • shortness
of breath
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What are
severe complications from this virus?
Some patients have pneumonia in both lungs,
multi-organ failure and in some cases death. How can I help protect myself?
People can help protect
themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions.
• Avoid close contact with people
who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose,
and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap
and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that
contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. If you are
sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others.
• you should Stay home when you
are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with
a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently
touched objects and surfaces.
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What should
I do if I recently traveled from an area with ongoing spread of COVID-19?
If you have traveled from an affected area,
there may be restrictions on your movements for up to 2 weeks. If you develop
symptoms during that period (fever, cough, trouble breathing), seek medical
advice. Call the office of your health care provider before you go, and tell
them about your travel and your symptoms. They will give you instructions on
how to get care without exposing other people to your illness.
While sick, avoid contact with
people, don’t go out and delay any travel to reduce the possibility of
spreading illness to others.
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Is there a
vaccine?
There is currently no vaccine to
protect against COVID-19. The best way to prevent infection is to take everyday
preventive actions, like avoiding close contact with people who are sick and
washing your hands often.
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Is there a
treatment?
There is no specific antiviral
treatment for COVID-19. People with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help
relieve symptoms.
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