The document discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and provides information on how to stop the spread. It defines outbreak, epidemic, and pandemic and lists major symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever and coughing. The document recommends practicing social distancing, frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask. It also notes that governments have implemented restrictions like school and event closures. People are advised to quarantine if they have been exposed to the virus or visited affected areas and to stock up on non-perishable foods.
The document discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and provides information on how to stop the spread. It defines outbreak, epidemic, and pandemic and lists major symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever and coughing. The document recommends practicing social distancing, frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask. It also notes that governments have implemented restrictions like school and event closures. People are advised to quarantine if they have been exposed to the virus or visited affected areas and to stock up on non-perishable foods.
The document discusses the COVID-19 pandemic and provides information on how to stop the spread. It defines outbreak, epidemic, and pandemic and lists major symptoms of COVID-19 such as fever and coughing. The document recommends practicing social distancing, frequent hand washing, and wearing a mask. It also notes that governments have implemented restrictions like school and event closures. People are advised to quarantine if they have been exposed to the virus or visited affected areas and to stock up on non-perishable foods.
The coronavirus, also known as the COVID-19 pandemic has
been affecting many lives- in a bad way.
Outbreak, Epidemic & Pandemic- Ways to Stop the Spread
What's the Difference? - Practice social distancing. Outbreak: increase in number of cases of a - Wash your hands frequently. disease in a particular place - Wear a mask when you go out. Epidemic: a large outbreak - Always cover your coughs and sneezes. Pandemic: global epidemic
Epicenter- center point (where the outbreak began)
Government Implemented Major Symptoms of
Restrictions COVID-19 - Closure of schools Fever Coughing - Cancellation of large public events Shortness Tightness in - Encouragement of working from home of breath the chest
Carry out People who are preparing
quarantine if... to self-quarantine can... - Stock up on food - You have come into contact with others who have the virus. Examples: dry goods and non-perishables - You have went to the place where the virus was found. Reminder: DO NOT hoard! This contagious virus is fatal and can be spread very easily. It is vital that we take this pandemic seriously.