9 ano - INGLES - 1a atividade - covid 19 - PMS Rita PB

WHAT DO YOU KNOW ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS?

IN GENERAL, WHAT ARE SOME HEALTH AND HYGIENE
PRACTICES YOU SHOULD USE IN ORDER TO HELP PREVENT THE SPREAD OF GERMS?

WHO IS AT HIGHER RISK?

Early information
out of China, where COVID-19 first started, shows that some people are at
higher risk of getting very sick from this illness. This includes:

·        
Older adults

·        
People who have serious chronic medical conditions
like:

o    Heart disease

o    Diabetes

o    Lung disease

The following
SYMPTOMS may appear 2-14 DAYS AFTER EXPOSURE.^*

·        
Fever

·        
Cough

·        
Shortness of breath

 

TAKE STEPS TO
PROTECT YOURSELF

CLEAN YOUR HANDS OFTEN ·         Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing. ·         If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry. ·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

AVOID CLOSE CONTACT Avoid close contact with people who are sick Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

WHAT
ARE THE SYMPTOMS AND COMPLICATIONS OF COVID-19?

Current symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have
included mild to severe respiratory illness with fever cough, and
difficulty breathing. Read the CDC's guide: COVID-19
Symptoms.

IS
THERE A VACCINE?

There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best
way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes
COVID-19.

IS
THERE A TREATMENT?

There is no specific antiviral treatment for COVID-19. People
with COVID-19 can seek medical care to help relieve symptoms.