WHAT IS A

CORONAVIRUS?
Coronaviruses 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
COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most
recently discovered coronavirus. This new virus and
disease were unknown before the outbreak began in
Wuhan, China, in December 2019
 Incubation period
The incubation period for COVID-19 is
thought to be within 14 days following
exposure, with most cases occurring
approximately four to five days after
exposure [35-37].
In a study of 1099 patients with confirmed
symptomatic COVID-19, the median
incubation period was four days
 SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
HIGH FEVER Dry Cough
Irritation and Shortness of
The body constant breath
temperature can coughing
without
exceed 37.3 expelling any
Celsius degrees mucus
or 99 Fahrenheit
degrees
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness,
and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, runny
nose, and diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin
gradually. Some people become infected but don’t develop any
symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%)
recover from the disease without needing special treatment.
Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets COVID-19 becomes
seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and
those with underlying medical problems like high blood
pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are more likely to
develop serious illness
 WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE
SYMPTOMS

STEP 01 STEP 03
You have You will given a
symptoms or have STEP 02 home test over
been in an infected Call the the phone
area designated phone
number for your
region
 WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE
SYMPTOMS

STEP 04 STEP 05
Patiently wait Follow the
for the results of instructions
the test provided by the
doctor
STATS ABOUT
CORONAVIRUS
5 countries with the highest
number of cases
CONFIRMED DEATHS

USA 300 000+ 8 000+

SPAIN 100 000+ 10 000+

ITALY 100 000+ 15 000+

GERMANY 90 000+ 1 000+

CHINA 80 000+ 3 000+

PROTECTING YOURSELF AND PREVENTING
THE SPREAD OF THE DISEASE
Wash your hands with an alcohol-based sanitizer or with soap and water

Keep a distance of at least 1 meter between yourself and anyone who coughs or
sneezes

Try your best not to touch your eyes, your nose and your mouth

Cover your mouth and your nose with your bent elbow or a tissue when coughing

Seek medical attention if you have difficulty breathing and a high fever

Follow the directions of your national or local health authorities