What is COVID-19

Recently, a new coronavirus was discovered, known as COVID-19. This is a contagious respiratory disease that originated in Wuhan, China, in Devember 2019.

How does it spread and what are the symptoms?

COVID-19 is spread through respiratory droplets created when someone coughs or sneezes. To acquire the virus, you’d need to be within 6 ft (2m) of a contagious person and come into contact with their droplets for a prolonged period of time.

What are the symptoms?

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath

Who is at risk of becoming infected?

• People who have been exposed to someone infected with COVID-19.
• Someone who has been exposed to someone who has respiratory symptoms and has visited one of the following countries in the last 14 days: China, South Korea, Italy, Iran, Japan, and Singapore.

How is it treated?

Right now, there’s no vaccine or any other targeted medications for COVID-19. Just like the flu, infected people should make sure they get plenty of rest, drink fluids, and try to manage their fever with Tylenol.