The Q&A by the WHO will be updated as more is known about COVID-19, how it spreads and how it is affecting people worldwide. The WHO also suggests to be aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others.
What can you do to take care of your health and protect others?
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good hygiene.
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact such as kissing, hugging, and sharing cups or eating utensils with people who are sick.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or shirt sleeve, not your hands.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces, such as toys and doorknobs, especially if someone is sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
For detailed information and the latest Myth Busters about COVID-19 visit the WHO website.