Coronavirus
What you need to know.
This page contains information to help
you to understand Coronavirus.
This page is in an Easy to Read format.
We are updating this page as new
information and facts are known.
Always follow official health advice.
Key Facts
Coronavirus is a virus.
A virus can make you sick or unwell.
A virus can cause an illness.
This illness was not seen before December
2019.
It was first found in a city called Wuhan
in China.
By March 2020 the virus had spread to
over 60 countries.
The illness has passed from animals to
humans.
Coronavirus can pass from human to human.
People of all ages can be infected.
It is not serious for most people,
including children.
Most people will get better.
Illness
The virus causes an illness called
pneumonia.
Pneumonia is an infection.
It can cause the lungs to fill with
fluid.
It can also cause fever, chills and make
it hard to breathe.
Pneumonia is most serious for the very
young and old.
Pneumonia is dangerous for people who are
already sick.
It can cause a organs to stop working.
Coronavirus Symptoms
Fever
A fever is a high temperature.
Cough
This might lead to Pneumonia
Difficulty breathing
It can take between 2 to 14 days before
an infected person appears sick.
Protect Yourself
If you cough or sneeze use a tissue and
throw it away.
Wash your hands properly and regularly.
Clean your hands using soap or an alcohol
rub.
Dry your hands using a paper towel or a
warm hand dryer.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Avoid contact with people with coughs or
colds.
Wash hands if around animals.
Avoid close contact with animals that are
sick.
Only eat well cooked food.
Avoid eating raw meat, dairy or animal
products.
Do not share cups, knives or forks.
Avoid travel if you have a fever or
cough.
Do not spit.
If you wear a face mask it should cover
your nose and mouth.
Treatment
A vaccine protects the body from an
illness.
There is no vaccine for Coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not work for viruses.
Doctors are working to find a vaccine
that will work.
They do not know how long this will take.
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