HOW IS THE
COVID-19
PANDEMIC
AFFECTING YOU?
United Arab Emirates Covid19 Cases Update
WE’RE PREPARED TO CARE FOR YOU
DO YOU THINK YOU MAY
HAVE CORONAVIRUS?
HELP STOP THE SPREAD OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS
PRACTICE SOCIAL DISTANCING
Even if you feel well, stay at home as much as possible. In public, keep at least 6 feet distance from others.
WASH YOUR HANDS COVER YOUR COUGH
Cover your cough and sneezes. Use your elbow or a tissue. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
TAKE CAUTION WITH RISK
Take special caution to avoid exposing the elderly and people with underlying health conditions.
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THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF
COVID-19
HIGH FEVER
A fever is a high body temperature. A temperature of up to 38.9°C (102°F) can be helpful because it helps the body fight infection.
CONTINUOUS COUGH
Coughing is a routine bodily function, but when it lasts for an extended time, it can get in the way of everyday life and be worrying.
SHORTNESS OF BREATH
Known medically as dyspnea — is often described as an intense tightening in the chest, air hunger, difficulty breathing, breathlessness or a feeling
TO PREVENT THE SPREAD OF COVID-19
FOLLOW ADVICE PROVIDED BY YOUR LOCAL PUBLIC HEALTH AGENCY
CLEAN YOUR
HANDS OFTEN
Cases of Covid-19 first emerged in late 2019, when a mysterious illness was reported
USE ALCOHOL BASED HAND RUB
Cases of Covid-19 first emerged in late 2019, when a mysterious illness was reported
WORK FROM HOME INSTEAD OFFICE
Cases of Covid-19 first emerged in late 2019, when a mysterious illness was reported
COVER YOUR NOSE AND MOUTH
Cases of Covid-19 first emerged in late 2019, when a mysterious illness was reported
SEEK MEDICAL ATTENTION
Cases of Covid-19 first emerged in late 2019, when a mysterious illness was reported
SAY NO TO HAND SHAKE
Cases of Covid-19 first emerged in late 2019, when a mysterious illness was reported
SOME GENERAL KNOWLEDGEABLE ABOUT COVID-19
Q&A ON CORONAVIRUSES COVID-19
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.
WHAT IS 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. COVID-19 is now a pandemic affecting many countries globally.
WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO SELF-ISOLATE?
Self-isolation is an important measure taken by those who have COVID-19 symptoms to avoid infecting others in the community, including family members. Self-isolation is when a person who is experiencing fever, cough or other COVID-19 symptoms stays at home and does not go to work,
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19?
The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, dry cough, and tiredness. Some patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, sore throat or diarrhea. These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but only have very mild symptoms.
HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD?
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease spreads primarily from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth, which are expelled when a person with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes, or speaks.
