Explanation Question and Answers on COVID-19
1.What is corona virus
Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or
humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections
ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS)and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently
discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
2.What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recentlydiscovered corona virus.
This new virus and disease were unknownbefore the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in
December 2019.What are the symptoms of COVID-19The most common symptoms of
COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, anddry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains,
nasalcongestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms areusually mild
and begin gradually. Some people become infected butdon’t develop any symptoms and
don't feel unwell. Most people (about80%) recover from the disease without needing
special treatment.Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes
seriouslyill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those withunderlying
medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problemsor diabetes, are more likely to
develop serious illness. People withfever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek
medical attention.
3.How does COVID-19 spread
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. Thedisease can spread from
person to person through small droplets fromthe nose or mouth which are spread when a
person with COVID-19coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces
aroundthe person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching theseobjects or
surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Peoplecan also catch COVID-19 if they
breathe in droplets from a personwith COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets.
This is why it isimportant to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is
sick.
4.Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air?
Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainlytransmitted through
contact with respiratory droplets rather thanthrough the air. See previous answer on
“How does COVID-19 spread?”
5.Can CoVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?
The main way the disease spreads is through respiratory dropletsexpelled by someone
who is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19from someone with no symptoms at all
is very low. However, manypeople with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms.
, This isparticularly true at the early stages of the disease. It is thereforepossible to catch
COVID-19 from someone who has, for example, justa mild cough and does not feel ill.
6.Can I catch COVID-19 from the feces of someone with the disease?
The risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected personappears to be low.
While initial investigations suggest the virus maybe present in feces in some cases,
spread through this route is not amain feature of the outbreak. The ongoing research on
the waysCOVID-19 is spread and will continue to share new findings. Becausethis is a
risk, however, it is another reason to clean hands regularly,after using the bathroom and
before eating.
7.What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease
Protection measures for everyone
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak,available on the
national,state and local public health authority. Manycountries around the world have
seen cases of COVID-19 and severalhave seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some
other countrieshave succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However,
thesituation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.You can reduce your
chances of being infected or spreading COVID19 by taking some simple precautions:
• Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol- basedhand rub or wash
them with soap and water. Why? Washingyour hands with soap and water or using
alcohol-based handrub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
• Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself andanyone who is coughing
or sneezing. Why?When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquiddroplets from
their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If youare too close, you can breathe in the
droplets, including theCOVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why?Hands touch many surfaces and can pick
up viruses. Oncecontaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, noseor mouth.
From there, the virus can enter your body and canmake you sick.
• Make sure you, and the people around you, follow goodrespiratory hygiene. This means
covering your mouth and nosewith your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Thendispose of the used tissue immediately. Why?Droplets spread virus. By following
good respiratory hygiene youprotect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu
andCOVID-19.
• Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough anddifficulty breathing, seek
medical attention and call in advance.Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Why?
National and local authorities will have the most up to dateinformation on the situation in
your area. Calling in advance willallow your health care provider to quickly direct you to
1.What is corona virus
Corona viruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or
humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections
ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory
Syndrome (MERS)and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently
discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
2.What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recentlydiscovered corona virus.
This new virus and disease were unknownbefore the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in
December 2019.What are the symptoms of COVID-19The most common symptoms of
COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, anddry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains,
nasalcongestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms areusually mild
and begin gradually. Some people become infected butdon’t develop any symptoms and
don't feel unwell. Most people (about80%) recover from the disease without needing
special treatment.Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes
seriouslyill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those withunderlying
medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problemsor diabetes, are more likely to
develop serious illness. People withfever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek
medical attention.
3.How does COVID-19 spread
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. Thedisease can spread from
person to person through small droplets fromthe nose or mouth which are spread when a
person with COVID-19coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces
aroundthe person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching theseobjects or
surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. Peoplecan also catch COVID-19 if they
breathe in droplets from a personwith COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets.
This is why it isimportant to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is
sick.
4.Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air?
Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainlytransmitted through
contact with respiratory droplets rather thanthrough the air. See previous answer on
“How does COVID-19 spread?”
5.Can CoVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?
The main way the disease spreads is through respiratory dropletsexpelled by someone
who is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19from someone with no symptoms at all
is very low. However, manypeople with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms.
, This isparticularly true at the early stages of the disease. It is thereforepossible to catch
COVID-19 from someone who has, for example, justa mild cough and does not feel ill.
6.Can I catch COVID-19 from the feces of someone with the disease?
The risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected personappears to be low.
While initial investigations suggest the virus maybe present in feces in some cases,
spread through this route is not amain feature of the outbreak. The ongoing research on
the waysCOVID-19 is spread and will continue to share new findings. Becausethis is a
risk, however, it is another reason to clean hands regularly,after using the bathroom and
before eating.
7.What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease
Protection measures for everyone
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak,available on the
national,state and local public health authority. Manycountries around the world have
seen cases of COVID-19 and severalhave seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some
other countrieshave succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However,
thesituation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.You can reduce your
chances of being infected or spreading COVID19 by taking some simple precautions:
• Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol- basedhand rub or wash
them with soap and water. Why? Washingyour hands with soap and water or using
alcohol-based handrub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
• Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself andanyone who is coughing
or sneezing. Why?When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquiddroplets from
their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If youare too close, you can breathe in the
droplets, including theCOVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
• Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why?Hands touch many surfaces and can pick
up viruses. Oncecontaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, noseor mouth.
From there, the virus can enter your body and canmake you sick.
• Make sure you, and the people around you, follow goodrespiratory hygiene. This means
covering your mouth and nosewith your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
Thendispose of the used tissue immediately. Why?Droplets spread virus. By following
good respiratory hygiene youprotect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu
andCOVID-19.
• Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough anddifficulty breathing, seek
medical attention and call in advance.Follow the directions of your local health authority.
Why?
National and local authorities will have the most up to dateinformation on the situation in
your area. Calling in advance willallow your health care provider to quickly direct you to
