To help stop the spread of COVID-19, we all need to “Do the 5”. Clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds; cover your mouth with your bent elbow whenever you cough or sneeze; avoid touching your face; avoid crowded places and keep a safe distance from others; and stay home if you can, especially if you have any of the COVID-19 symptoms.
In This Story: COVID-19
Covid-19 is the official WHO name given to the novel coronavirus which broke out in late 2019 and began to spread in the early months of 2020.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The main symptoms of coronavirus are:
- a persistent new cough (non productive, dry)
- a high temperature (e.g. head feels warm to the touch)
- shortness of breath (if this is abnormal for the individual, or increased)
Latest News about Covid-19
Below are stories from around the globe related to the 2020 outbreak of novel Coronavirus – since the WHO gave the Covid-19 naming. Most recent items are posted nearest the top.