ALL INFORMATION FROM THE CDC: Center for Disease Control, for more visit their site! information:https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- “Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) is a respiratory illness that can spread from person to person. The virus that causes COVID-19 is a novel coronavirus that was first identified during an investigation into an outbreak in Wuhan, China.”
- “People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.”
- “People can help protect themselves from respiratory illness with everyday preventive actions
- “If you are sick, to keep from spreading respiratory illness to others, you should stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
- What’s Happening in the U.S.?
“The number of coronavirus deaths in the U.S. rose to nine on Tuesday, health officials said. All of the deaths occurred in Washington state.There were more than 100 cases in 15 states as of Tuesday morning, with New Hampshire and Georgia being the most recent to join the battle against the virus.”
Should I be worried?
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“Illness Severity – The complete clinical picture with regard to COVID-19 is not fully understood. Reported illnesses have ranged from mild to severe, including illness resulting in death. While information so far suggests that most COVID-19 illness is mild.Data out of China suggests serious illness occurs in 16% of cases. Older people and people with certain underlying health conditions like heart disease, lung disease and diabetes, for example, seem to be at greater risk of serious illness.”
In Our Own Words:
There are many precautions we can take, like washing our hands and staying home when we are sick! We can all stay healthy and safe! The corona virus is more harmful to those with weaker immune systems, like young children, the elderly, and those with preexisting conditions, as mentioned above! Here are some videos bellow if you feel you want to further educate yourself!
https://www.cdc.gov/cdctv/healthyliving/hygiene/fight-germs-wash-hands.html
https://www.kidshealth.org.nz/coronavirus-outbreak-2020-what-you-need-know
