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ADVICE AND INFORMATION ABOUT CORONA VIRUS:

 Symptoms of Corona Virus: The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, fatigue and dry cough. Some patients experience pain, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are generally mild and appear gradually, some people although infected, have no symptoms and feel good. Most "around 80%" people recover without needing any special treatment, about one in six people with the disease have more severe symptoms, including dyspnea. Seniors and those with other health conditions " High blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes" are more likely to have severe symptoms, anyone who has a fever, cough and has trouble breathing should see a doctor.
COVID-19 spread: COVID-19 is transmitted be people with the virus. The disease can be spread from person to another through respiratory droplets expelled from the nose or mouth when a person coughs or sneezes. Theses droplets can be found on objects or surfaces around the person in question. Covid-19 can then be contracted if you touch these objects or surfaces and then touch your eyes, nose or mouth. Covid-19 can also be acquired by inhaling droplets from a sick person who has just coughed or sneezed, that's why it's important to stay more than a meter away from a sick person. The World Health Organization is reviewing the ongoing research on how Covid-19 is spread and will continue to communicate the updated results. 
Protective measures: Keep up to date with the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available from the Who website and from national and local public health authorities. COVID-19 has occurred in many countries and several countries have been affected by outbreaks. In China and some other countries, authorities have managed to slow or halt the spread of the outbreak. However the evolution of the situation is unpredictable and you must therefore keep yourself regularly informed.
You can reduce the risk of becoming infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking a few simple precautions:

  •  Wash and clean you hands frequently and thoroughly with hydro-alcoholic solution or with soap and water this kills the Corona Virus on your hands.
  • Maintain a distance of at least one meter from other people who cough or sneeze, because they project small droplets that may contain the virus. if you are too close, you can inhale these droplets and therefore the virus responsible for Covid-19 if the coughing person is a carrier.
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth because the hands are in contact with many surfaces which can be contaminated by the virus. If you touch your eyes, nose or mouth the virus can enter your body and you can get sick.
  • Make sure you follow the rules of respiratory hygiene and that people around you do the same, if you cough or sneeze cover your mouth and nose with the crease of your elbow, or with a tissue and throw it immediately after. Respiratory droplets spread viruses. By respecting the rules of respiratory hygiene, you protect people around you from viruses such as those responsible for colds, flu or Covid-19.
  • If you are not feeling well stay home, in case of fever, cough and dyspnea see a doctor after calling. Follow the instructions of the local health authorities. Because the national and local authorities have the most recent information on the situation in the region where you are. If you call them, your doctor can quickly refer you to the most suitable health establishment, it will also protect you and prevent the spread of viruses and other infectious agents.
  • Stay informed to find out which cities or areas where Covid-19 is spread on a large scale, if possible, avoid traveling especially if you are elderly, diabetic or have heart or lung disease. Because the risk of contracting Covid-19 is higher in these regions and also for these cases. 

Protective measures for people who are or have recently visited "within the past 14 days" in areas where Covid-19 is spread:


  • Follow the advice presented above "Protective Measures". 
  • If you start to feel sick and even have only mild symptoms (headache, mild fever "from 37.3°C" and moderate runny nose), stay at home until recovery. If you absolutely need someone to come to your supply or if you have to go out, for example to buy food, wear a mask [*] to avoid infecting other people. Because  avoiding contact with other people and going to health facilities will allow them to function more efficiently and protect you and others from Covid-19 and other viral diseases.
[*] To use a mask: If you are in good health, you should only use a mask if you are caring for someone suspected of being infected with Covid-19. wear a mask if you cough or sneeze, The mask is only effective if it's combined with frequent hand washing with a hydro-alcoholic solution or with soap and water. If you wear a mask it's important that you know how to use it and dispose of it properly. To put on, use, remove and dispose of a mask you need to know this:

  1.  Before putting on a mask, wash your hands with a hydro-alcoholic solution or with soap and water.
  2.  Apply the mask to cover the nose and mouth and make sure to adjust it as well as possible on your face.
  3. When wearing a mask, avoid touching it each time you touch a used mask you have to wash your hands with a hydro-alcoholic solution or with soap and water.
  4. When it get wet, replace it with a new mask and do not reuse single-use masks.
  5. To remove the mask: remove from behind (do not touch the front of the mask), immediately dispose of it in a closed bin, wash you hands with a hydro-alcoholic solution or with soap and water.
  • Seek immediate medical attention if you have a fever, cough and dyspnea, as it may be respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call your doctor and let him know if you have recently traveled or been in contact with travelers. Because the doctor can quickly refer you to the most suitable health establishment. It will also protect you and prevent the spread of Covid-19 and other viral diseases.

Should Covid-19 worry me: Covid-19 is generally mild especially on children and young adults, but it can also be serious because 1 in 5 patients must be hospitalized. It is therefore perfectly normal to worry about the consequences of the Covid-19 outbreak for yourself and your loved ones.
 It is possible to allay your concern by taking steps to protect yourself and your loved ones and those around you, first, you should wash your hands regularly and thoroughly and follow the rules of respiratory hygiene. Second, keep abreast of the situation and follow the advice of local health authorities, particularly with regard to travel and assembly restrictions.

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