What is SARS-

COV2?
Severe acute respiratory
LEARN THE FACTS ABOUT
syndrome coronavirus 2
(SARS-COV2) is the strain of SARS- COV 2
corona virus that causes
COVID-19. This name was
chosen because the virus is
genetically related to the
coronavirus responsible for
the SARS outbreak of 2003.
While related, the two
viruses are different.

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 Most common
symptoms:

COVID-19 affects fever

different people dry cough
in different ways. shortness of
Most infected breath tiredness
people will
develop mild to
moderate illness
and recover Less common
without symptoms:
hospitalization. aches and pains
diarrhea
conjunctivitis
headache
loss of taste or smell
a rash on skin, or
discoloration of
fingers or toes
Serious symptoms:
difficulty
breathing or
shortness of
breath
chest pain or
pressure
loss of speech
or movement.
Seek immediate medical attention
if you have serious symptoms.

Always call before visiting your

doctor or health facility.

People with mild symptoms who

are otherwise healthy should
manage their symptoms at home.

On average it takes 5–6 days from

when someone is infected with
the virus for symptoms to show,
however it can take up to 14 days.

HOW IT SPREADS?
SARS-COV 2 is mainly
transmitted through
droplets generated when
an infected person coughs ,
sneezes , or exhales . These
droplets are too heavy to
hang in the air, and quickly
fall on floors or surfaces .
You can be infected by
breathing in the virus if you
are within close proximity
of someone who has
COVID -19, or by touching a
contaminated surface and
then your eyes, nose or
mouth .
WHAT SHOULD WE
DO?
DID YOU
KNOW? Wash your hands often with soap
and water for at least 20 seconds
SARS-CoV-2 especially after you have been in
a public place, or after blowing
infected persons your nose, coughing, or
sneezing.
without symptoms
can also infect
others. Early data Maintain at least 6 feet of distance
from China between yourself and others. Avoid
crowded places, particularly
suggested that indoors, and events that are likely
to draw crowds.
people without
symptoms could
infect others.
Masks can help prevent the spread
of the virus from the person
wearing the mask to others.
Stay home as much as you can.
Stay home if you feel unwell unless you need medical care.

HOW TO PREVENT I TESTED POSITIVE FOR

THE SPREAD OF Cover your coughs COVID-19 BUT HAD NO
COVID-19 IF YOU ARE and sneezes. SYMPTOMS
SICK?
If you continue to have
Avoid sharing no symptoms , you can be
Stay home except personal with others after : 10 days
to get medical household items have passed since test
care. Depending on your
healthcare provider ’s
Separate yourself advice and availability of
from other people testing , you might get
in your home. Clean all tested to see if you still
“high-touch” have COVID -19. If you
surfaces will be tested , you can be
around others after you
everyday.
receive two negative test
results in a row, at least
Monitor your
24 hours apart .
symptoms. Wear a mask over
If you develop symptoms
your nose
after testing positive ,
and mouth if you
follow the guidance
Clean your hands must be around
above for “How to
often. other people.
prevent the spread of
Drink plenty of COVID-19 if you are
sick."
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