COVID-19

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COVID-19

What is it?

It affected to people for the first time in December 2019.

In China

It is a virus that normally affects to animals but it can be transmitted to people.

More common symptoms:

Less common symptoms:

Symptoms

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortage of air

• Diarrhoea
• Abdominal pain

Vulnerable groups

People over 60

Sick people

The main vulnerable groups are:

Pregnants

Transmission

We have to be very careful with infected people because they can transmit us the virus through saliva and even by the contact of their hands!

Is there any treatment?

There is not a specific treatment now, but some antivirals are used.

Important note: we cannot use antibiotics as means of prevention or treatment.

How can we avoid it?

• Wash our hands frequently with water and soap or alcoholic solutions.
• Cover the mouth and nose with our elbow when we cough or sneeze.
• Use disposable tissues.
• Try to avoid close contant with other people (1-2 metres).
• Do not touch our eyes, nose and mouth.

And now...

Let's go to the questionnaire!