essay on covid-19 is not for Scare but for care.
Answers
Answer:
On 31 December 2019, the WHO Country Office for China was informed about cases of pneumonia of unknown cause in Wuhan, China. Authorities identified a new type of coronavirus, subsequently named COVID-19. On 30 January 2020, WHO Director-General declared the outbreak of COVID-19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC), and on 11 March 2020, COVID-19 was characterized as a pandemic.
Rumors and misinformation can facilitate transmission and cost lives. We encourage everyone to seek high-quality, valid, sources of information that empower us to stay healthy. Solidarity is one of our most formidable weapons. We all have a part to play; it is not a choice between lives and livelihoods.
To prevent COVID-19, follow these 9 steps:
*Wash your hands frequently and thoroughly.
*Avoid touching your mouth, nose, and eyes.
*Cover your mouth when you cough or sneeze with the bend of your elbow or tissue (if you use a tissue, dispose of it immediately in a closed bin and wash your hands or use a hand sanitizer)
*Avoid crowded places .
*Practice physical distancing, try to maintain at least 1m distance from others.
*Routinely clean and disinfect surfaces .
*Stay at home if you don’t feel well. (fever and respiratory symptoms)
*If you have symptoms (fever, cough, and difficulty breathing) seek medical care, first by phone.
*Keep up-to-date on the latest information from verified sources like MOH and WHO.