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    COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness first discovered in Wuhan, China that is transmitted from person to person. Common symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, and pneumonia, while severe cases can lead to severe respiratory disease. Those most at risk are over 60 years old and those with pre-existing conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Currently there is no vaccine and treatment is limited to symptoms, with serious cases requiring oxygen or ventilation. People should get information from reliable sources, wash hands regularly, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, and see a doctor immediately if experiencing symptoms like fever or cough after traveling to affected areas.

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    COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness first discovered in Wuhan, China that is transmitted from person to person. Common symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, and pneumonia, while severe cases can lead to severe respiratory disease. Those most at risk are over 60 years old and those with pre-existing conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Currently there is no vaccine and treatment is limited to symptoms, with serious cases requiring oxygen or ventilation. People should get information from reliable sources, wash hands regularly, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, and see a doctor immediately if experiencing symptoms like fever or cough after traveling to affected areas.

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    COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness first discovered in Wuhan, China that is transmitted from person to person. Common symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, and pneumonia, while severe cases can lead to severe respiratory disease. Those most at risk are over 60 years old and those with pre-existing conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Currently there is no vaccine and treatment is limited to symptoms, with serious cases requiring oxygen or ventilation. People should get information from reliable sources, wash hands regularly, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, and see a doctor immediately if experiencing symptoms like fever or cough after traveling to affected areas.

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    COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness first discovered in Wuhan, China that is transmitted from person to person. Common symptoms include runny nose, cough, sore throat, fever, and pneumonia, while severe cases can lead to severe respiratory disease. Those most at risk are over 60 years old and those with pre-existing conditions like diabetes or heart disease. Currently there is no vaccine and treatment is limited to symptoms, with serious cases requiring oxygen or ventilation. People should get information from reliable sources, wash hands regularly, avoid contact with those showing symptoms, and see a doctor immediately if experiencing symptoms like fever or cough after traveling to affected areas.

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    COVID-19

    Coronavirus Disease 2019

    BE AWARE.
    COVID-19 is a new respiratory illness that was first discovered in Wuhan, China. It is
    transmitted from person to person.

    common
    symptoms
    Runny nose cough Sore Throat

    severe
    cases
    Symptoms* High fever Pneumonia severe respiratory disease

    *Symptoms may appear 1 to 12 days following exposure to the virus

    Who is most at risk of becoming seriously ill?


    • People over age 60
    • People with pre-existing conditions such as diabetes and heart disease

    How is it transmitted?
    • Through close contact with an infected person
    • By an infected person coughing or sneezing
    • By touching contaminated objects or surfaces and then touching your mouth, nose or eyes

    Currently there is no vaccine or specific treatment. We can only treat the symptoms.
    Serious cases may require oxygen and ventilatory support.

    PREPARE. ACT.
    Make sure you get your information from a Avoid close contact with people who
    reliable source. have flu-like symptoms.

    Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with
    use an alcohol-based gel. unwashed hands.

    Avoid sharing cups, plates or other personal items


    and disinfect all surfaces that are touched
    frequently.

    Cover your mouth with the inside of your elbow when you
    If you have traveled to areas where COVID-19 is
    cough or sneeze or use a tissue and dispose of used tissue
    circulating or have been in contact with someone
    immediately and wash your hands.
    who has it and you experience fever, cough or
    difficulty breathing, seek medical attention
    immediately. Do not self-medicate.

    Note: Information may change when more is known about the disease.
    February 2020.

    BE AWARE. PREPARE. ACT.


    www.paho.org/coronavirus

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