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Overview 

of Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19)

     Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus. Most people infected with the virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. However, some will become seriously ill and require medical attention. Older people and those with underlying medical conditions like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, or cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. Anyone can get sick with COVID-19 and become seriously ill or die at any age (WHO, 2020). 

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References 

WHO. (2020). Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19). In who.int. 

     

https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_1

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Prevention 

of Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19)

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following: 

  • Get vaccinated when a vaccine is available to you.

  • Stay at least 1 metre apart from others, even if they don’t appear to be sick.

  • Wear a properly fitted mask when physical distancing is not possible or when in poorly ventilated settings.

  • Choose open, well-ventilated spaces over closed ones. Open a window if indoors.

  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.

  • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.

  • If you feel unwell, stay home and self-isolate until you recover.

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Symptoms 

of Coronavirus diseases (COVID-19)

Most common symptoms:

  • fever

  • cough

  • tiredness

  • loss of taste or smell.

Less common symptoms:

  • sore throat

  • headache

  • aches and pains

  • diarrhoea

  • a rash on skin, or discolouration of fingers or toes

  • red or irritated eyes.

 

Serious symptoms:

  • difficulty breathing or shortness of breath

  • loss of speech or mobility, or confusion

  • chest pain.

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