What you need to know about Coronavirus (COVID-19)

The health of you and your family is invaluable. To reduce your risk of infection, stay one step ahead with these tips and Lifebuoy.

The coronavirus is a respiratory illness caused by a new strain of the coronavirus (COVID-19) first identified in Wuhan City, Hubei Province, China. For information on COVID-19, please visit the World Health Organization (WHO) website: https://www.who.int/news-room/q-a-detail/q-a-coronaviruses

So it’s time to give you and your family the necessary tools to prevent this and other infections that can make you ill.

Coronaviruses are from a family of viruses that cause illness that ranges from the common cold to pneumonia and other more severe and often deadly diseases. This strain of the Coronavirus is new and has not been seen in humans before.
Coronaviruses are zoonotic, which means they are transmitted between animals and people.
Human to human transmission has also been confirmed.

Current common symptoms reported for patients have included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever, cough, difficulty breathing and fatigue. Read more about COVID-19 symptoms here: https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus#tab=tab_3

To protect yourself against COVID-19, here are some tips:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not accessible, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
• Cover nose and mouth when coughing or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms.
• Avoid close contact with wild or live farm animals.
• Thoroughly cook meat and eggs.
• Follow any additional precautions recommended by health authorities.
• These germ protection tips, along with awareness, can reduce the risk of contracting the virus.

For more information on the available vaccines please visit:
https://www.who.int/