FAQS about the COVID-19
Below are fact about the COVID-19:
What is COVID-19?
COVID-19 is an 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.
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhoea. 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 get 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. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
How does COVID-19 spread?
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.
Is it safe to receive a package from any area where COVID-19 has been reported?
Yes. The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved, travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperatures is also low.
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 WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Many countries around the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Authorities in China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks. However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.
You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple precautions:
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Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. -
Maintain at least 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-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. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. -
Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. -
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty 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 date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections.
Countries, areas or territories with cases
China :80981 cases
Italy :12462 cases
Iran (Islamic Republic of) :9000 cases
Republic of Korea :7983 cases
France :2281 cases
Spain :2140 cases
Germany :1567 cases
United States of America :987 cases
Switzerland :815 cases
International conveyance (Diamond Princess) :696 cases
Japan :620 cases
Denmark :615 cases
Netherlands :503 cases
Sweden :461 cases
United Kingdom :373 cases
Belgium :314 cases
Austria :302 cases
Norway :277 cases
Qatar :262 cases
Bahrain :195 cases
Singapore :187 cases
Malaysia :129 cases
Australia :122 cases
Greece :98 cases
Czech Republic :94 cases
Canada :93 cases
Kuwait :80 cases
Israel :75 cases
India :74 cases
United Arab Emirates :74 cases
Iraq :70 cases
Thailand :70 cases
Egypt :67 cases
Lebanon :66 cases
San Marino :63 cases
Iceland :61 cases
Slovenia :57 cases
Brazil :52 cases
Philippines :52 cases
Romania :48 cases
Poland :44 cases
Ireland :43 cases
Portugal :41 cases
Finland :40 cases
Viet Nam :39 cases
Indonesia :34 cases
Occupied Palestinian territory :31 cases
Algeria :25 cases
Albania :23 cases
Chile :23 cases
Georgia :23 cases
Saudi Arabia :21 cases
Russian Federation :20 cases
Argentina :19 cases
Pakistan :19 cases
Serbia :19 cases
Oman :18 cases
Ecuador :17 cases
Luxembourg :17 cases
Peru :17 cases
Croatia :16 cases
Latvia :16 cases
Costa Rica :13 cases
Estonia :13 cases
Hungary :13 cases
South Africa :13 cases
Belarus :12 cases
Brunei Darussalam :12 cases
Azerbaijan :11 cases
Mexico :11 cases
Panama :10 cases
Colombia :9 cases
Maldives :8 cases
Afghanistan :7 cases
Bulgaria :7 cases
North Macedonia :7 cases
Slovakia :7 cases
Malta :6 cases
Tunisia :6 cases
Cambodia :5 cases
Dominican Republic :5 cases
French Guiana :5 cases
Morocco :5 cases
New Zealand :5 cases
Paraguay :5 cases
Bosnia and Herzegovina :4 cases
Liechtenstein :4 cases
Republic of Moldova :4 cases
Senegal :4 cases
Bangladesh :3 cases
Lithuania :3 cases
Martinique :3 cases
Sri Lanka :3 cases
Cameroon :2 cases
Faroe Islands :2 cases
Nigeria :2 cases
Saint Martin :2 cases
Cyprus :2 cases
Bolivia (Plurinational State of) :2 cases
Burkina Faso :2 cases
Honduras :2 cases
Andorra :1 cases
Armenia :1 cases
Bhutan :1 cases
Gibraltar :1 cases
Holy See :1 cases
Jordan :1 cases
Monaco :1 cases
Nepal :1 cases
Saint Barthelemy :1 cases
Togo :1 cases
Ukraine :1 cases
Guernsey :1 cases
Mongolia :1 cases
Jamaica :1 cases
Democratic Republic of the Congo :1 cases
Turkey :1 cases
Cote d Ivoire :1 cases
French Polynesia :1 cases