It’s been a stressful time all around the world as we deal with coronavirus (COVID-19) and the uncertainty it brings. What life will look like over the next few months has changed and you might be feeling anxious about what this means.
COVID-19 is a respiratory illness caused by a new virus. Symptoms include fever, coughing, sore throat and shortness of breath. The virus can spread from person to person, but good hygiene can prevent infection.
COVID-19 virus can spread from person to person through small droplets from the nose or mouth which are spread when a person with COVID-19 coughs or exhales. These droplets land on objects and surfaces around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who couchs out or exhales driplets.
Find out who is at risk and what you should do if you think you have COVID-19 from below reference links.
Good tips to prevent you from COVID-19:
- Wash your hands with soap and water frequently
- Using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands
- Maintain social distancing, avoid crowds and stay at home
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
- If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early
- Disinfect surfaces
- Do not panic
- Eat healthy
Reference:
Coping during the coronavirus (COVID-19) https://au.reachout.com/collections/coping-during-coronavirushttps://au.reachout.com/collections/coping-during-coronavirus
COVID-19 support https://headtohealth.gov.au/covid-19-support/covid-19
Australia Government Health Department https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/what-you-need-to-know-about-coronavirus-covid-19
How To Avoid Covid-19: The Best Tips To Stay Healthy and Sanitised https://sg.asiatatler.com/society/how-to-avoid-covid-19-tips-to-stay-sanitisedr
