Coronavirus prevention

Published on 2020-02-29 by Mohd

There are simple preventative measures you can take to reduce the spread of the Coronavirus. The virus spreads by contact with droplets sneezed or coughed by an infected individual.

• Wash your hands often
• Avoid touching your face and eyes and nose
• Use alcohol wipes
• Cough and sneeze into your elbows

Symptoms

A mild to severe respiratory illness accompanied by a fever, cough and breathing problems, according to the World Health Organization. Other symptoms include runny nose,sore throat and headache.

Symptoms normally show up two to 14 days after someone has been exposed to the virus.