Wash Your Hands For 20sec
It is recommended to wash your hands with antibacterial soap for at least 20 seconds.
Tracker
Stay in the know of the latest COVID-19 cases with our online tracker based on the data provided by John Hopkins Center.
Covid 19
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses, some of which can infect people. Some cause mostly mild illness, such as the strains responsible for some common colds. Others can potentially also lead to severe diseases.
COVID-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December 2019.
At this time, there are no specific vaccines for COVID-19. However, there are many ongoing clinical trials evaluating potential treatments.
Wash your hands for 20 seconds
Spread
Though COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly from person to person, we are still learning how it spreads. The virus spreads through:
- From a close contact with an infected person
- Droplets from infected person’s cough or sneeze
- Touching objects that have sneeze droplets
Precautions
Stay at home
Practice social distancing and don’t leave your your home without any urgent need to stay safe.
Wear a mask if available
A face mask is a must if you have symptoms of cold, flu, COVID-19 or other viruses and infections.
Avoid direct contact
Avoiding any direct contact allows you to increase your protection from the emerged COVID-19 virus.
Use Antiseptic Regularly
FAQ
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.
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 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. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing should seek medical attention.
Who is at risk of developing severe illness?
While we are still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.
Are antibiotics effective in treating COVID-19?
No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment of COVID-19. They should only be used as directed by a physician to treat a bacterial infection.
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Dr Wilson studied at the University of Adelaide and graduated in 1995. She specializes in General Medicine.
Dr. Smith is one of the nation’s most talented pulmonologists making every effort to hold the spread of COVID-19.
Jack is an aspiring cardiologist who has received some useful experience while working in pandemic regions.
Elizabeth is a highly experienced diagnostician who has previously worked with coronaviruses.
