1. What is coronavirus?
2. What causes COVID-19?
3. Can animals get infected with SARS-CoV?
4. When is a person infectious?
5. What are the symptoms of COVID-19
infection?
6. Who are more vulnerable or at risk of being infected with Coronavirus?
7. State three preventive measures against infection spread.
8. Why is social distancing important?
9. In what way can face masks protect people against COVID-19? State one.
10. What should we do if we develop symptoms of COVID-19?
Answers & Comments
Answer:
1. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
2. COVID-19 is caused by infection with the severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) virus strain.
3. Studies have identified a range of animals —such as cats, ferrets, hamsters, non-human primates, minks, tree shrews, raccoon dogs, fruit bats, and rabbits— that are susceptible and permissive to SARS-CoV-2 infection[62][63][64] Some institutions have advised those infected with SARS‑CoV‑2 to restrict contact with animals.[65][66]
4. Researchers estimate that people who get infected with the coronavirus can spread it to others 2 to 3 days before symptoms start and are most contagious 1 to 2 days before they feel sick.
5. Most common symptoms:
Less common symptoms:
Serious symptoms:
chest pain
6. COVID-19 is often more severe in people 60+yrs or with health conditions like lung or heart disease, diabetes or conditions that affect their immune system. Do your part to protect those who are at most risk.
7. A. Practice frequent and proper handwashing - wash hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
B. Practice proper cough etiquette.
C. Maintain distance of at least one meter away from individual/s experiencing respiratory symptoms.
8. Social and physical distancing measures aim to slow the spread of disease by stopping chains of transmission of COVID-19 and preventing new ones from appearing.
9. Face coverings limit the volume and travel distance of expiratory droplets dispersed when talking, breathing, and coughing. A face covering without vents or holes will also filter out particles containing the virus from inhaled and exhaled air, reducing the chances of infection.
10. if you think you have symptoms of COVID-19, it's important to take the following steps: