Important Information and Statistics
Coronaviruses are a type of virus. There are many different kinds, and some cause disease. A new coronavirus, first identified in China in December 2019, has caused an outbreak of respiratory illness that the World Health Organization named COVID-19 in February 2020.
Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly, using soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water aren’t available.
Cough or sneeze into a tissue or flexed elbow, then throw the tissue in the trash.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick, sneezing or coughing.
Stay home when you are ill.
Clean and disinfect surfaces and objects that people frequently touch.
Only wear a face mask if you have respiratory symptoms or are caring for someone with respiratory symptoms.
This animated video by Kurzgesagt explains what actually happens when COVID-19 infects a human and what should be done to prevent that.
Source: Center for Systems Science and Engineering (CSSE) , Johns Hopkins University
