How can Spread Covid- 19
Answers
Explanation:
The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.
Explanation:
Home/Newsroom/Q&A Detail/Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19)
Q&A on coronaviruses (COVID-19)
9 March 2020 | Q&A
WHO is continuously monitoring and responding to this outbreak. This Q&A will be updated as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads and how it is affecting people worldwide. For more information, check back regularly on WHO’s coronavirus pages. https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
What is a coronavirus?
Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.
What is COVID-19?
What are the symptoms of COVID-19?
How does COVID-19 spread?
What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
How likely am I to catch COVID-19?
Should I worry about COVID-19?
Who is at risk of developing severe illness?
Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating the COVID-19?
Are there any medicines or therapies that can prevent or cure COVID-19?
Is there a vaccine, drug or treatment for COVID-19?
Is COVID-19 the same as SARS?
Should I wear a mask to protect myself?
How to put on, use, take off and dispose of a mask?
How long is the incubation period for COVID-19?
Can humans become infected with the COVID-19 from an animal source?
Can I catch COVID-19 from my pet?
How long does the virus survive on surfaces?
Is it safe to receive a package from any area where COVID-19 has been reported?
Is there anything I should not do?
Is the source of the coronavirus causing COVID-19 known?
How did the first human SARS-CoV-2 infections occur?
Is COVID-19 airborne?
Information links
COVID-19 website
WHO travel advice
WHO TEAM Health Emergencies Preparedness and Response
Related
WHO covid19 02 v1 v1
Start the conversation
More
Related Q&As:
Q&A on COVID-19, pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding
Q&A on COVID-19, HIV and antiretrovirals
Q&A: Similarities and differences – COVID-19 and influenza
Q&A on Mass Gatherings and COVID-19
Q&A on infection prevention and control for health care workers caring for patients with suspected or confirmed 2019-nCoV
Q&A on COVID-19 and food and agriculture
Q&A on smoking and COVID-19
Q&A: Be active during COVID-19
Q&A on Malaria and the COVID-19 pandemic
Subscribe to the WHO newsletter →
What we do
Regions
About us
Subscribe to our newsletters
Home
Privacy Legal Notice
© 2020 WHO