Corona virus communique

Coronavirus communique

On 31 December 2019, the World Health Organization (WHO) China country office reported a cluster of pneumonia cases in Wuhan City, Hubei Province of China. Severe acute – respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) has been confirmed as the causative virus of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Several provinces in China and other countries have also reported cases. Most cases to date have links to China and person-to-person spread has been confirmed. It has then spread to all over the world and the  World Health Organization (WHO) has classified it as a “pandemic”, calling all countries to take precautions to mitigate against the spreading of the disease resulting in infections.

The virus is transmitted through touching;

• Do not shake hands
• Do not hug
• Do not touch your face (eyes, nose or mouth) if you have not disinfected your hands

Through touching infected surfaces (can last from eight to ten hours on surfaces)

• Wash hands well with soap and water several times a day,
• Sanitize with an alcohol-based sanitizer when no soap and water is available.

Through coughing or sneezing;

• Sneeze or cough into a tissue, and discard immediately

Stay away from crowds, open doors with the inside of your elbow, do not touch railings (on elevators or stairs).

If you have developed a fever and a dry cough, self- isolate and seek medical attention a.s.a.p (consult your healthcare provider)

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Keep yourself informed – Useful Websites about COVID-19: DoH; NCID; the Presidency and WHO

Please click here to view the Corona Ebook.pdf.pdf

Disclaimer:

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