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How does COVID-19 spread?
2020-03-17
People can catch COVID-19 from others who have the virus. The disease 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.
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What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?
2020-03-17
Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority.
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How likely I am to catch COVID-19?
2020-03-17
It's important to be aware of the situation where you are or intend to go. WHO publishes daily updates on the COVID-19 situation worldwide.
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Should I worry about COVID-19?
2020-03-17
Illness due to COVID-19 infection is generally mild, especially for children and young adults. However, it can cause serious illness: about 1 in every 5 people who catch it need hospital care.
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Who is at risk of developing severe illness?
2020-03-17
While we are still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre-existing medical conditions ppear to develop serious illness more often than others.
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Are antibodies effective in preventing or treating the COVID-19?
2020-03-17
Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19 is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work.
