EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT CORONAVIRUS 2019

What is the COVID-19?
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.

How is COVID-19 spread?
The virus that causes COVID-19 probably emerged from an animal source, but is now spreading from person to person. The virus is thought to spread mainly between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. It also may be possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads. Learn what is known about the spread of newly emerged coronaviruses at https://www.cdc.gov/ coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/transmission.html. 

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
Patients with COVID-19 have had mild to severe respiratory illness with symptoms of
• fever
• cough
• shortness of breath

How can I help protect myself?

• Stay home and avoid close contact with others if you or a member of your household are sick or feeling unwell.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

• Stock up on supplies.

• Take everyday precautions to keep space between yourself and others.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or use the inside of your elbow when you cough or sneeze. Throw the tissue in the trash and immediately wash your hands.

• Avoid crowds

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid shaking hands and use alternate greeting methods.

• Avoid cruise travel and non-essential air travel.

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.

Tips for Talking to Your Child about the Coronavirus:

• This social story about coronavirus may be helpful.

• Child Mind

• PBS

Please watch the video below- great for kids and adults! BrainPop has great educational activities for the family.

Information all courtesy of the CDC. Please refer directly to the CDC or WHO for updates.

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