COVID-19: Quick Fact Checks

80% of cases are mild Young and healthy people are at low risk Elderly and people with serious health conditions are at risk of fatality If you have cough, fever and shortness of breath contact a doctor and stay away from other people For more information, visit the World Health Organization’s web site The World Health Organization

Wash your hands with soap and water -Before you eat -After using the toilet -After touching anything many other people touch, like a seat on a public bus Scrub thoroughly for 20 seconds If you cannot wash your hands, use a hand sanitizer Taking these steps can prevent not only Coronavirus but also colds and flu and other viruses For more information, visit the World Health Organization’s web site The World Health Organization

There is no current evidence that cats and dogs can transmit the virus Hand washing after contact with all animals is recommended This protects against other bacteria such as E.coli and Salmonella that can pass between animals and humans For more information, visit the World Health Organization’s web site The World Health Organization~VOA NEWS