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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.
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Are there any medicines or therapies that can prevent or cure COVID-19?
2020-03-17
WHO does not recommend self-medication with any medicines, including antibiotics, as a prevention or cure for COVID-19. However, there are several ongoing clinical trials that include both western and traditional medicines.
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Is there a vaccine, drug or treatment for COVID-19?
2020-03-17
To date, there is no vaccine and no specific antiviral medicine to prevent or treat COVID-2019. However, those affected should receive care to relieve symptoms. People with serious illness should be hospitalized. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care.
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Is COVID-19 the same as SARS?
2020-03-17
The virus that causes COVID-19 and the one that caused the outbreak of Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) in 2003 are related to each other genetically, but the diseases they cause are quite different.
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How to put on, use, take off and dispose of a mask?
2020-03-17
Perform hand hygiene after touching or discarding the mask – Use alcohol-based hand rub or, if visibly soiled, wash your hands with soap and water.
