Covid-19

Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a recently discovered coronavirus.

COVID-19 usually causes mild to moderate respiratory illnesses, and the majority of people recover without requiring special treatment. People with underlying medical problems such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illnesses.

Being well informed about COVID-19, the disease it causes, and how it spreads is essential to preventing and slowing down transmission. Wash your hands frequently or use an alcohol-based rub to prevent infection. Avoid touching your face.

Since COVID-19 spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, it is important to use respiratory etiquette (for example, coughing into a flexed elbow).