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What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

Novel Coronavirus disease or COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly identified coronavirus. World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a global pandemic, that has taken the lives of lakhs of people globally. WHO also abbreviated it as COVID-19 where, 'CO' stands for 'corona,' 'VI' for 'virus,' and 'D' for disease and '19' for 2019.

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What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19

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  1. What is Novel Coronavirus or COVID-19? ©2020 COVID19CROWD.COM. All rights reserved.

  2. Novel Coronavirus disease or COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a newly identified coronavirus.  World Health Organization (WHO) declared it as a global pandemic, that has taken the lives of lakhs of people globally. WHO also abbreviated it as COVID-19 where, 'CO' stands for 'corona,' 'VI' for 'virus,' and 'D' for disease and '19' for 2019. ©2020 COVID19CROWD.COM. All rights reserved.

  3. Symptoms of Coronavirus Coronavirus symptoms can appear within 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and can vary from mild symptoms to severe illness. • Fever • Cough • Breathing difficulty or Shortness of breath • Chills • Recurring shaking with chills • Muscle aches • Headache • Sore throat • New loss of taste or smell • Vomiting and Diarrhea ©2020 COVID19CROWD.COM. All rights reserved.

  4. How does it spread? • COVID-19 spreads from person to person in close contact (within about 6 feet, or 2 meters).  • By respiratory droplets from an infected person's coughs, sneezes and breathe.  • By coming in contact with any affected person or surface already contaminated by the virus. • Through community transmission, which means through people who have been infected with the virus in a particular area. ©2020 COVID19CROWD.COM. All rights reserved.

  5. How to protect yourself from getting affected? • Cover your mouth and nose with a face mask, cloth or shield. • Stay indoors as much as possible. • Wash your hands for 20 seconds frequently with soap and water. • Use a hand sanitizer with over 60% alcohol-based whenever you go out in public places. • Avoid close contact with sick people and practice social distancing of at least 6 feet from another person. • Follow a healthy diet that boosts immunity and monitor your health. ©2020 COVID19CROWD.COM. All rights reserved.

  6. THANK YOU Reference: https://www.cdc.gov/ Phone: 540-845-7249 Email: covid19crowd@gmail.com COVID19CROWD.COM

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