Friday, March 20, 2020

What is a coronavirus?

Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses which may cause illness in animals or humans. In
humans, several coronaviruses are known to cause respiratory infections ranging from the
common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS)
and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS). The most recently discovered coronavirus
causes coronavirus disease COVID-19.

What is COVID-19?

COVID-19 is the infectious disease caused by the most recently discovered coronavirus. This
new virus and disease were unknown before the outbreak began in Wuhan, China, in
December 2019.

What are the symptoms of COVID-19?

The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are fever, tiredness, and dry cough. Some
patients may have aches and pains, nasal congestion, runny nose, sore throat or diarrhea.
These symptoms are usually mild and begin gradually. Some people become infected but
don’t develop any symptoms and don't feel unwell. Most people (about 80%) recover from
the disease without needing special treatment. Around 1 out of every 6 people who gets
COVID-19 becomes seriously ill and develops difficulty breathing. Older people, and those
with underlying medical problems like high blood pressure, heart problems or diabetes, are
more likely to develop serious illness. People with fever, cough and difficulty breathing
should seek medical attention.

How does COVID-19 spread?

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. These droplets land on objects and surfaces
around the person. Other people then catch COVID-19 by touching these objects or
surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose or mouth. People can also catch COVID-19 if they
breathe in droplets from a person with COVID-19 who coughs out or exhales droplets. This is
why it is important to stay more than 1 meter (3 feet) away from a person who is sick.

WHO is assessing ongoing research on the ways COVID-19 is spread and will continue to
share updated findings.

Can the virus that causes COVID-19 be transmitted through the air?

Studies to date suggest that the virus that causes COVID-19 is mainly transmitted through
contact with respiratory droplets rather than through the air. See previous answer on “How
does COVID-19 spread?”
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Can CoVID-19 be caught from a person who has no symptoms?

The main way the disease spreads is through respiratory droplets expelled by someone who
is coughing. The risk of catching COVID-19 from someone with no symptoms at all is very
low. However, many people with COVID-19 experience only mild symptoms. This is
particularly true at the early stages of the disease. It is therefore possible to catch COVID-19
from someone who has, for example, just a mild cough and does not feel ill. WHO is
assessing ongoing research on the period of transmission of COVID-19 and will continue to
share updated findings.

Can I catch COVID-19 from the feces of someone with the disease?

The risk of catching COVID-19 from the feces of an infected person appears to be low. While
initial investigations suggest the virus may be present in feces in some cases, spread through
this route is not a main feature of the outbreak. WHO is assessing ongoing research on the
ways COVID-19 is spread and will continue to share new findings. Because this is a risk,
however, it is another reason to clean hands regularly, after using the bathroom and before
eating.

What can I do to protect myself and prevent the spread of disease?

Protection measures for everyone

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. Many countries around
the world have seen cases of COVID-19 and several have seen outbreaks. Authorities in
China and some other countries have succeeded in slowing or stopping their outbreaks.
However, the situation is unpredictable so check regularly for the latest news.

You can reduce your chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some
simple precautions:

 Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash
them with soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills
viruses that may be on your hands.

 Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is
coughing or sneezing.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their
nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the
droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
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 Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth.

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated,
hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can
enter your body and can make you sick.

 Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This
means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you
cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the
people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

 Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek
medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health
authority.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the
situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to
quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help
prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

 Keep up to date on the latest COVID-19 hotspots (cities or local areas where COVID-
19 is spreading widely). If possible, avoid traveling to places – especially if you are an
older person or have diabetes, heart or lung disease.
Why? You have a higher chance of catching COVID-19 in one of these areas.

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas
where COVID-19 is spreading

o Follow the guidance outlined above (Protection measures for everyone)

o Self-isolate by staying at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms
such as headache, low grade fever (37.3 C or above) and slight runny nose, until you
recover. If it is essential for you to have someone bring you supplies or to go out, e.g.
to buy food, then wear a mask to avoid infecting other people.
Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these
facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible
COVID-19 and other viruses.

o If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as
this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance
and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers.
Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to
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the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19
and other viruses.

o How likely am I to catch COVID-19?

o The risk depends on where you are - and more specifically, whether there is a
COVID-19 outbreak unfolding there.
o For most people in most locations the risk of catching COVID-19 is still low. However,
there are now places around the world (cities or areas) where the disease is
spreading. For people living in, or visiting, these areas the risk of catching COVID-19
is higher. Governments and health authorities are taking vigorous action every time
a new case of COVID-19 is identified. Be sure to comply with any local restrictions on
travel, movement or large gatherings. Cooperating with disease control efforts will
reduce your risk of catching or spreading COVID-19.
o COVID-19 outbreaks can be contained and transmission stopped, as has been shown
in China and some other countries. Unfortunately, new outbreaks can emerge
rapidly. 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.
o You can see these at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-
2019/situation-reports/
o Timor-Leste situation report can be found at –
https://www.who.int/timorleste/emergencies/novel-coronavirus-2019/novel-
coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-situation-reports

Should I worry about COVID-19?

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. It is therefore quite normal for people to worry about how the COVID-19 outbreak will
affect them and their loved ones.

We can channel our concerns into actions to protect ourselves, our loved ones and our
communities. First and foremost among these actions is regular and thorough hand-washing
and good respiratory hygiene. Secondly, keep informed and follow the advice of the local
health authorities including any restrictions put in place on travel, movement and
gatherings.

Learn more about how to protect yourself

at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

Who is at risk of developing severe illness?

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While we are still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, older persons and persons
with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung
disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.

Are antibiotics effective in preventing or treating the COVID-19?

No. Antibiotics do not work against viruses, they only work on bacterial infections. COVID-19
is caused by a virus, so antibiotics do not work. Antibiotics should not be used as a means of
prevention or treatment of COVID-19. They should only be used as directed by a physician
to treat a bacterial infection.

Are there any medicines or therapies that can prevent or cure COVID-19?

While some western, traditional or home remedies may provide comfort and alleviate
symptoms of COVID-19, there is no evidence that current medicine can prevent or cure the
disease. 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. WHO will continue to
provide updated information as soon as clinical findings are available.

Is there a vaccine, drug or treatment for COVID-19?

Not yet. 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.

Possible vaccines and some specific drug treatments are under investigation. They are being
tested through clinical trials. WHO is coordinating efforts to develop vaccines and medicines
to prevent and treat COVID-19.

The most effective ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 are to frequently
clean your hands, cover your cough with the bend of elbow or tissue, and maintain a
distance of at least 1 meter (3 feet) from people who are coughing or sneezing. (See Basic
protective measures against the new coronavirus).

Is COVID-19 the same as SARS?

No. 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.

SARS was more deadly but much less infectious than COVID-19. There have been no
outbreaks of SARS anywhere in the world since 2003.

Should I wear a mask to protect myself?

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Only wear a mask if you are ill with COVID-19 symptoms (especially coughing) or looking
after someone who may have COVID-19. Disposable face mask can only be used once. If you
are not ill or looking after someone who is ill then you are wasting a mask. There is a world-
wide shortage of masks, so WHO urges people to use masks wisely.

WHO advises rational use of medical masks to avoid unnecessary wastage of precious
resources and mis-use of masks (see Advice on the use of masks).

The most effective ways to protect yourself and others against COVID-19 are to frequently
clean your hands, cover your cough with the bend of elbow or tissue and maintain a
distance of at least 1 meter (3 feet) from people who are coughing or sneezing. See basic
protective measures against the new coronavirus for more information.

How to put on, use, take off and dispose of a mask?

1. Remember, a mask should only be used by health workers, care takers, and
individuals with respiratory symptoms, such as fever and cough.
2. Before touching the mask, clean hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and
water
3. Take the mask and inspect it for tears or holes.
4. Orient which side is the top side (where the metal strip is).
5. Ensure the proper side of the mask faces outwards (the coloured side).
6. Place the mask to your face. Pinch the metal strip or stiff edge of the mask so it
moulds to the shape of your nose.
7. Pull down the mask’s bottom so it covers your mouth and your chin.
8. After use, take off the mask; remove the elastic loops from behind the ears while
keeping the mask away from your face and clothes, to avoid touching potentially
contaminated surfaces of the mask.
9. Discard the mask in a closed bin immediately after use.
10. 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.

How long is the incubation period for COVID-19?

The “incubation period” means the time between catching the virus and beginning to have
symptoms of the disease. Most estimates of the incubation period for COVID-19 range from
1-14 days, most commonly around five days. These estimates will be updated as more data
become available.

Can humans become infected with the COVID-19 from an animal source?
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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in animals. Occasionally, people
get infected with these viruses which may then spread to other people. For example, SARS-
CoV was associated with civet cats and MERS-CoV is transmitted by dromedary camels.
Possible animal sources of COVID-19 have not yet been confirmed.

To protect yourself, such as when visiting live animal markets, avoid direct contact with
animals and surfaces in contact with animals. Ensure good food safety practices at all times.
Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care to avoid contamination of uncooked
foods and avoid consuming raw or undercooked animal products.

Can I catch COVID-19 from my pet?

While there has been one instance of a dog being infected in Hong Kong, to date, there is no
evidence that a dog, cat or any pet can transmit COVID-19. COVID-19 is mainly spread
through droplets produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or speaks. To protect
yourself, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly.

WHO continues to monitor the latest research on this and other COVID-19 topics and will
update as new findings are available

How long does the virus survive on surfaces?

It is not certain how long the virus that causes COVID-19 survives on surfaces, but it seems
to behave like other coronaviruses. Studies suggest that coronaviruses (including
preliminary information on the COVID-19 virus) may persist on surfaces for a few hours or
up to several days. This may vary under different conditions (e.g. type of surface,
temperature or humidity of the environment).

If you think a surface may be infected, clean it with simple disinfectant to kill the virus and
protect yourself and others. Clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them
with soap and water. Avoid touching your eyes, mouth, or nose.

Is it safe to receive a package from any area where COVID-19 has been reported?

Yes. The likelihood of an infected person contaminating commercial goods is low and the
risk of catching the virus that causes COVID-19 from a package that has been moved,
travelled, and exposed to different conditions and temperature is also low.

Is there anything I should not do?

The following measures ARE NOT effective against COVID-2019 and can be harmful:

 Smoking
 Wearing multiple masks
 Taking antibiotics (See question 10 "Are there any medicines of therapies that can
prevent or cure COVID-19?")
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In any case, if you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early to
reduce the risk of developing a more severe infection and be sure to share your recent
travel history with your health care provider.

TETUM
Saida maka Viruskorona?

Viruskorona nu’udar família boot ida husi virus sira ne’ebé bele kauza moras iha animál ka
ema. Iha ema sira, viruskorona balu koñesidu bele kauza infesaun respiratóriu husi isi—
manas/ isin-malirin baibain to’o moras grave hanesan Middle East Respiratory Syndrome
(MERS) – Síndroma Respiratóriu Médiu Oriente no Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome
(SARS) – Síndroma Respiratóriu Agudu. Foin lalais ne’e deskobre viruskorona ne’ebé kauza
moras viruskorona COVID-19.

Saida maka COVID-19?

COVID-19 nu’udar moras infesiozu kauza husi viruskorona ne’ebé foin deskobre lalais ne’e.
Ida-ne’e virus foun no moras ne’e seidauk hatene antes surtu ne’ebé mosu iha Wuhan, Xina,
iha Dezembru 2019.

Saida mak síntoma sira husi COVID-19?

Síntoma komún husi COVID-19 maka isi-manas, kolen, no me’ar maran. Pasiente balun bele
iha moras, inus metin, inus been, garganta moras no diarreia. Síntoma sira-ne’e baibain
kamán no dezenvolve neineik. Ema balu hetan infesaun maibé laiha síntoma no la sente
moras. Ema barak (maizumenus 80%) rekupera husi moras ne’e sein presiza tratamentu
espesiál. Entre ema 1 husi ema na’in-6 ne’ebé maka hetan COVID-19 sai moras sériu no
susar atu dada iis. Ema idade boot, no ema hirak ne’ebé iha ona problema médiku hanesan
tensaun aas, problema ho fuan ka diabetes, sai nu’udar ema ne’ebé iha posibilidade boot
atu hetan moras sériu. Ema ne’ebé iha isin-manas, me’ar no susar dada iis tenke hetan
atensaun médiku.

Oinsá COVID-19 ne’e da’et?

Ema bele hetan COVID-19 husi ema seluk ne’ebé iha ona virus ne’e. Moras ne’e bele
hada’et husi ema ida ba ema seluk liuhusi líkidu husi inus ka ibun ne’ebé da’et bainhira ema
ho COVID-19 me’ar ka hasai iis. Líkidu hirak-ne’e monu ba objetu ka superfisie (objetu ruma
nia leten) iha ema nia sorsorin. Hafoin ema seluk bele hetan COVID-19 bainhira kaer kona
objetu ne’e, hafoin ka’er fali sira-nia matan, inus ka ibun. Ema mós bele hetan COVID-19
bainhira dada iis no apaña líkidu husi ema ne’ebé hetan ona COVID-19 ne’ebé me’ar ka
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hasai líkidu. Tanba ne’e maka importante atu iha distánsia liu metru 1 (3 feet) husi ema ida
ne’ebé moras.

OSM avalia hela peskiza ne’ebé la’o daudaun kona-ba oinsá maka COVID-19 ne’e da’et no
kontinua atu fahe deskobrimentu atuál.

Virus ne’ebé kauza COVID-19 ne’e bele transmite husi anin?

Estudu daudaun ne’e sujere katak virus ne’ebé kauza COVID-19 ne’e barak liu transmite
liuhusi kontaktu ho líkidu respiratóriu nian duké husi anin. Haree resposta antes kona-ba
“Oinsá maka COVID-19 ne’e hada’et”

COVID-19 bele hetan husi ema ne’ebé laiha síntoma?

Dalan prinsipál ba moras ne’e atu da’et mak liuhusi líkidu respiratóriu husi ema bainhira
me’ar. Risku atu hetan COVID-19 husi ema ne’ebé laiha síntoma ne’e ki’ik liu. Maibé, ema
barak ho COVID-19 esperiénsia ho síntoma kmaan. Partikularmente ida-ne’e klaru iha faze
inisiu husi moras ne’e. Tanba ne’e maka iha posibilidade atu hetan COVID-19 husi ema
ne’ebé, purezemplu, iha me’ar kmaan no la sente moras. OSM avalia peskiza ne’ebé hala’o
hela kona-ba períodu transmisaun husi COVID-19 no sei kontinua fahe deskobrimentu
atuál.

Karik ha’u bele hetan COVID-19 husi ema ne’ebé hetan ona moras ne’e nia fo’er?

Risku atu hetan COVID-19 husi ema infetadu nia li’ur-fo’er katak ki’ik liu. Enkuantu
investigasaun inisiál sujere katak iha kazu balu virus ne’e bele mosu iha ema nia li’ur-fo’er,
da’et tuir maneira ne’e la sai hanesan karatér husi surtu ne’e. OSM avalia hela perskiza
ne’ebé daudaun ne’e hala’o hela kona-ba oinsá maka COVID-19 ne’e hada’et no kontinua
atu fahe deskobrimentu atuál. Tanba ida-ne’e risku ida, maske nune’e ida-ne’e nu’udar
razaun seluk ida atu fase liman beibeik, hafoin ba sintina ka molok han.

Saida maka ha’u bele halo atu proteze ha’u-nia an no prevene hada’et husi moras ne’e?

Medida protesaun ba ema hotu

Alerta nafatin ba informasaun atuál kona-ba surtu COVID-19, disponivel iha OSM nia
website no liuhusi ita-nia autoridade saúde públiku lokál no nasionál. Nasaun barak iha
mundu ne’e maka haree ona kazu COVID-19 no nasaun balu esperiénsia ona surtu ne’e.
Autoridade iha Xina no nasaun sira seluk iha ona susesu hamenus ka hapara sira-nia surtu
ne’e. Maske nune’e, situasaun ne’e lapreditavel entaun akompaña nafatin informasaun
atuál.
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Ita bele hamenus ita-nia posibilidade atu afeta ka hada’et COVID-19 liuhusi prevensaun
simples:

 Fase ita-nia liman ho loloos no beibeik ho líkidu alkóliku ba liman nian ka fase liman
ho sabaun no bee.
Tanbasá? Fase ita-nia liman ho sabaun no bee ka ho líkidu alkóliku bele oho virus
sira ne’ebé belit iha ita-nia liman.

 Maintein distánsia maizumenus metru 1 (3 feet) entre ita ho ema ruma ne’ebé me’ar
ka fani.
Tanbasá? Bainhira ema ida me’ar ka fani sira hasai líkidu balu husi sira-nia inus ka
ibun ne’ebé bele iha virus. Se ita besik liu ba ema ne’e, entaun ita bele apaña líkidu
ne’e, inklui virus COVID-19 karik ema ne’ebé me’ar ne’e hetan ona moras ne’e.

 Evita kose / kaer matan, inus no ibun.

Tanbasá? Liman kaer barak objetu ruma nia leten no bele kaer kona virus. Bainhira
kontaminadu, liman bele transfere virus ne’e ba ita-nia matan, inus ka ibun. Husi
ne’ebá, virus ne’e bele tama ba ita-nia isin no bele halo ita moras.

 Asegura katak ita, no ema iha ita-nia sorin, halo tuir respiratóriu ijiene ne’ebé loos.
Ida-ne’e signifika katak taka ita-nia ibun no inus ho ita-nia liman-sikun ka uza tixu
bainhira me’ar ka fani. Hafoin soe kedas tixu ne’ebé uza tiha ona.
Tanbasá? Líkidu ne’ebé ita hasai bele hada’et virus. Halo tuir respiratóriu ejiene ho
loloos ita bele proteze ema seluk husi virus hanesan isin-malirin, inus-been no
COVID-19.

 Hela iha uma se ita sente moras. Se ita iha isin-manas, me’ar no susar dada iis, buka
asistensia médiku no fó-hatene antes. Halo tuir instrusaun husi ita-nia autoridade
saúde lokál.
Tanbasá? Autoridade nasionál no lokál sei iha informasaun atuál liu kona-ba
situasaun ne’e iha ita-nia área. Informa antes sei permite ita-nia kuida saúde sira
hodi dirije ita ba iha fasilidade saúde ne’ebé apropriadu. Ida-ne’e mós bele proteje
no prevene ita atu hada’et virus no infesaun sira seluk.

 Atualiza nafatin kona-ba atualidade hotspot COVID-19 (iha sidade ka área lokál
ne’ebé da’et barak). Se bele, evita halo viajen – liuliu se ita iha idade maioría ka iha
diabetes, iha moras fuan ka pulmaun.
Tanbasá? Ita iha posibilidade boot atu hetan COVID-19 husi moras hirak-ne’e ida.

Medida protesaun ba ema ne’ebé iha ka foin hala’o vizita (loron 14 liubá) ba iha área
ne’ebé afetadu COVID-19

o Halo tuir matadalan ne’ebé esplika ona iha leten (Medida protesaun ba ema hotu)
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o Izola-an ho maneira hela de’it iha uma se ita hahú sente moras, maske iha de’it
síntoma kmaan hanesan ulun moras, isin manas kmaan (37.3 c ka liu) no inus-been
oituan, to’o ita rekupera. Se importante ba ita atu iha ema seluk hodi lori hahán ka
atu sai ba liur, ez. Ba sosa hahán, entaun uza maskra atu evita afeta fali ba ema
seluk.
Tanbasá? Evita halo kontaktu ho ema seluk no ba fasilidade saúde sei permite
fasilidade hirak-ne’e atu hala’o ho efetivu liután no ajuda proteje ita no ema seluk
husi posibilidade hetan COVID-19 no virus sira seluk.

o Se ita iha isin-manas, me’ar no susar dada iis, buka konsulta kedas tanba ida-ne’e
bele mosu infesaun respiratóriu ka kondisaun sériu sira seluk. Kontaktu antes no fó-
hatene ba ita-nia médiku kona-ba viajen ikus ne’ebé ita halo ka iha kontaktu ho ema
ruma ne’ebé halo viajen.
Tanbasá? Kontaktu antes sei permite ita-nia kuida saúde sira dirije ita lalais ba
fasilidade saudé ne’ebé apropriadu. Ida-ne’e mós bele ajuda atu prevene posilidade
hada’et husi COVID-19 no virus sira seluk.

o Oinsá posibilidade mai ha’u atu hetan COVID-19?

o Risku ne’e depende iha fatin ne’ebé ita hela ba – no liuliu, iha fatin ne’ebé surtu
COVID-19 ne’ebé mosu ba.
o Ba ema sira iha fatin barak katak risku atu hetan COVID-19 ne’e sei ki’ik. Maske
nune’e daudaun ne’e iha fatin barak iha mundu (sidade no área barak) ne’ebé moras
ne’e hada’et hela. Ba ema hirak-ne’ebé hela, ka vizita ba área hirak-ne’e maka risku
atu hetan COVID-19 aas. Governu no autoridade saúde foti asaun rigorozu bainhira
identifika kazu foun ida husi COVID-19. Asegura katak ita kumpre restrisaun lokál/
bandu kona-ba viajen, movimentu ka halibur malu. Koopera ho esforsu kontrolu
moras sei hamenus ita-nia risku hodi hetan hada’et COVID-19.
o Bele kontein no hapara ona surtu COVID-19, hanesan hatudu ona iha Xina no nasaun
sira seluk. Enfelizmente, surtu foun bele mosu ho lalais. Tanba ne’e importante atu
hatene situasaun kona-ba fatin ne’ebá ita hela ba ka fatin ne’ebé ita iha intensaun
atu bá. OSM públika atualidade kona-ba situasaun COVID-19 loroloron iha mundu
tomak.
o Ita bele haree iha at https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-
2019/situation-reports/
o Relatóriu situasaun Timor-Leste nian bele hetan iha –
https://www.who.int/timorleste/emergencies/novel-coronavirus-2019/novel-
coronavirus-(2019-ncov)-situation-reports

Ha’u tenke ta’uk kona-ba COVID-19?

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Moras tanba infesaun COVID-19 normalmente kmaan, liuliu ba labarik sira no joven adultu.
Maske nune’e, nia bele kauza moras ne’ebé sériu: maizumenus 1 husi ema na’in 5 ne’ebé
hetan presiza tratamentu husi ospitál. Tanba ne’e maka normál ba ema atu ta’uk kona-ba
oinsá surtu COVID-19 afeta sira no ema sira ne’ebé sira hadomi.

Ita bele kanaliza ita-nia preokupasaun ba iha asaun hodi proteze ita-nia an rasik, ema ne’ebé
ita hadomi no komundade. Dahuluk no importante liu entre asaun sira ne’e maka fase liman
ho loloos no beibeik no prátika respiratóriu ijeine ne’ebé loos. Daruak, mantein informadu
no halo tuir konsellu husi autoridade saúde lokál inklui kualkér restrisaun/ bandu kona-ba
viajen, movimentu no halibur malu.

Atu aprende liután kona-ba oinsá maka proteje ita-nia an iha:

https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public

Sé maka iha risku atu bele hetan moras grave?

Enkuantu ita sei aprende hela kona-ba oinsá COVID-19 ne’e afeta ba ema, ema ne’ebé idade
avansadu no ema ne’ebé iha kondisaun médiku antes (hanesan tensaun aas, moras fuan,
moras pulmaun, kankru ka diabetes) sai nu’udar ema hirak-ne’ebé bele hetan moras sériu
duké sira seluk.

Antibiótiku sira efetivu ba prevensaun ka tratamentu ba COVID-19?

Lae. Antibiótiku la funsiona hodi kontra virus sira, só bele funsiona ba infesaun baktéria.
COVID-19 kauza husi virus ida, entaun antibiótiku la funsiona. Antibiótiku sei labele uza
hanesan dalan ba prevensaun ka tratamentu ba COVID-19. Só bele uza de’it bainhira iha
instrusaun husi médiku atu halo tratamentu ba infesaun baktéria.

Karik iha aimoruk ka terapía ne’ebé bele prevene ka kura COVID-19?

Enkuantu medisina moderna, tradisionál ka ai-moruk uma nian bele fó-ksolok no alevia
síntoma husi COVID-19, laiha evidénsia katak ai-moruk ne’ebé iha daudaun ne’e bele
prevene ka kura moras ne’e. OSM la rekomenda medikamentu ba an rasik ho kualkér ai-
moruk, inklui antibiótiku, nu’udar prevensaun ka kura ba COVID-19. Maske nune’e, iha
esprimenta klinikál balu ne’ebé hala’o daudaun inklui ai-moruk moderna no tradisionál.
OSM sei kontinua fornese informasaun atuál bainhira iha ona dekobrimentu klinikál.

Iha ona vasina, ai-moruk ka tratamentu ba COVID-19?

Seidauk iha. To’o ohin loron, seidauk iha vasina no ai-moruk antivirál atu prevene ka trata
COVID-19. Maske nune’e, sira ne’ebé afetadu tenke simu antensaun hodi alevia síntoma.
Ema ne’ebé ho moras todan tenke baixa. Pasiente barak maka rekupera, agradese ba
atensaun suportivu.
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Posibilidade ba vasina no ai-moruk espesífiku balun sei iha hela investigasaun laran. Ai-
moruk hirak-ne’e hetan hela teste liuhusi esperimentu klinikál. OSM koordena esforsu atu
dezenvolve vasina no ai-moruk atu prevene no trata COVID-19.

Maneira efetivu liu atu proteje ita-nia an no ema seluk hasoru COVID-19 maka fase-liman
beibeik, taka ho liman-sikun ka uza tixu bainhira me’ar, no mantein distánsia pelumenus
metru 1 (3 feet) husi ema ne’ebé me’ar ka fani. (Haree Medida báziku ba prevensaun hasoru
viruskorona foun).

COVID-19 ne’e hanesan SARS ka lae?

Lae. Virus ne’ebé kauza COVID-19 no ida-ne’ebé kauza surtu Síndroma respiratóriu Agudu
(SARS) iha 2003 iha relasaun ba ida-idak nia jenétiku, maibé moras ne’ebé maka sira hamosu
lahanesan uitoan.

SARS perigu liu maibé nia infesaun menus duké COVID-19. Laiha surtu kona-ba SARS iha
fatin seluk iha mundu desde tinan 2003.

Ha’u tenke uza maskra atu proteje ha’u-nia an?

Só uza maskra karik ita hetan moras ho síntoma COVID-19 (liuliu me’ar) ka halo hela
tratamentu ba ema ne’ebé bele iha COVID-19. Maskra ne’ebé uza dala ida/ disposal bele uza
dala ida de’it. Se ita la moras ka la tau-matan hela ba ema ne’ebé moras entaun ita gasta
de’it maskra. Maskra sai menus iha mundu tomak, entaun OSM apela ba ema atu uza
maskra ho di’ak.

OSM fó konsellu ba uzu rasionál maskra médiku atu evita gastus la nesesáriu ba rekursu
presiozu ne’e no maluzu husi maskra (haree konsellu kona-ba uzu maskra).

Maneira efetivu liu atu projete ita-nia an no ema seluk hasoru COVID-19 maka fase-liman
beibeik, taka ho liman-sikun ka tixu bainhira me’ar no mantein distánsia pelumenus metru 1
(3 feet) husi ema ne’ebé me’ar ka fani. Atu hetan informasaun liután bele haree Medida
báziku ba prevensaun hasoru viruskorona foun.

Oinsá atu tau, uza, hasai no soe maskra ida?

11. Fó-hanoin katak, maskra ida só uza de’it ba pesoál saúde sira, ema ne’ebé kuida
saúde, no ema ne’ebé iha síntoma repsiratóriu, hanesan isin-manas no me’ar.
12. Molok kaer maskra ne’e, fase-liman ho líkidu alkóliku liman nian ka sabaun ho bee
13. Foti maskra ne’e no haree didi’ak karik nakles ka iha koak ruma.
14. Hatene parte ida ne’ebé maka parte leten nian (parte ne’ebé iha arame).
15. Asegura katak parte ne’ebé maka parte li’ur nian (parte ne’ebé iha kór).
16. Taka maskra ba ita-nia oin. Buti parte ne’ebé iha arame ka parte ne’ebé ninia ninin
toos oituan atu nune’e bele ajusta ba ita-nia inus.
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17. Dada tun maskra nia parte kraik atu nune’e bele taka ita-nia ibun no ita-nia keixu.
18. Depoizde uza, hasai tiha maskra ne’e; hasai nia tali elástiku ne’ebé ka’it ba tilun
enkuantu hadook maskra ne’e husi ita-nia oin no roupa, atu bele evita kona parte
maskra ka superfisie ne’ebé kontaminadu.
19. Soe kedas maskra ne’e ba iha lixu fatin hafoin uza.
20. Fase-liman hafoin kaer ka soe maskra ne’e – uza líkidu alkóliku liman nian ka, karik
liman foer, fase ita-nia liman ho sabaun no bee.

Durasaun períodu inkubasaun ba COVID-19 to’o bainhira?

“Períodu inkubasaun” signifika katak tempu entre hetan virus ne’e no hahú iha síntoma
moras. Estimasaun ba períodu inkubasaun ba COVID-19 purvolta husi loron 1-14, barak liu
durante loron 5. Estimasaun hirak-ne’e sei atualiza bainhira hetan dadus sira disponivel.

Ema bele afetadu ho COVID-19 husi fonte animál?

Viruskorona nu’udar família boot ida husi virus sira-ne’ebé komún iha animál sira. Dalaruma,
ema hetan infesaun husi virus sira-ne’e bele da’et fali ba ema seluk. Nu’udar ezemplu, SARS-
CoV asosiadu ho busa-fuik no MERS-CoV hetan transmisaun husi kuda-kamelu. Posibilidade
fonte animál husi COVID-19 seidauk konfirmadu.

Atu proteje ita-nia an, hanesan bainhira vizita ba merkadu animál moris, evita kontaktu
direta ho animál hirak-ne’e no fatin hirak-ne’ebé iha kontak ho animál. Asegura atu prátika
seguransa ba aihan di’ak iha tempu tomak. Kaer na’an matak, susubeen ka animál nia
orgaun ho kuidadu atu evita kontaminasaun husi hahán matak no evita konsume produtu
animál ne’ebé matak ka ladún tasak.

Ha’u bele hetan COVID-19 husi ha’u nia animál haki’ak?

Enkuantu iha ona ezemplu katak asu ida infetadu iha Hong Kong, to’o loron ne’e, seidauk iha
evidénsia katak asu, busa ka animál haki’ak sira bele transmite COVID-19. COVID-19 ne’e
liuliu da’et liuhusi líkidu ne’ebé sai bainhira ema infetadu me’ar, fani, ka ko’alia. Atu proteje
ita-nia an, fase-liman beibeik no ho loloos.

OSM kontinua monitoriza perkiza atuál kona-ba ida-ne’e no tópiku COVID-19 sira seluk no
sei atualiza deskobrimentu foun ne’ebé disponivel.

Durasaun tempu hira mak virus ne’e bele moris iha fatin (objetu oin ruma)?

Laiha serteza kona-ba durasaun tempu ba virus ne’ebé kauza COVID-19 moris iha fatin
(objetu oin ruma), maibé nia hanesan viruskorona sira seluk. Estudu sujere katak
viruskorona (inklui informasaun prelimináriu kona-ba virus COVID-19) bele dura iha fatin
(objetu oin ruma) durante oras balun ka bele to’o loron balun. Ida-ne’e bele tuir kondisaun
diferensa (ez. Tipu fatin (objetu oin ruma), temperatura ka umidade ambiente nian).
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Se ita hanoin katak fatin ida bele infetadu, hamoos ho disinfetan simples hodi oho virus ne’e
no proteje ita-nia an no ema seluk. Fase-liman ho líkidi alkóliku liman nian ka fase ho sabaun
no bee. Evita kaer ita-nia matan, ibun, ka inus.

Simu pakote ruma husi área ne’ebé iha ona relatóriu kona-ba COVID-19 ne’e seguru ka
lae?

Loos. Probabilidade husi ema ne’ebé infetadu kontamina ho sasán komersiál ne’e ki’ik no
risku atu hetan virus ne’ebé kauza COVID-19 husi pakote ne’ebé muda, lori, no vizivel ba
kondisaun diferente no temperature mós ki’ik.

Karik iha buat balu ne’ebé ha’u labele halo?

Medida sira tuirmai ne’e nu’udar medida LA efetivu hasoru COVID-19 no bele iha estragus
boot:

 Fuma
 Uza maskra dúplu
 Uza antibiótiku (Haree pergunta 10 “karik iha ai-moruk ka terapía ne’ebé bele
prevene ka kura COVID-19?”)

Iha kazu ruma, se ita iha isin-manas, me’ar no susar dada iis ba konsulta kedas atu redús
risku infesaun grave mosu no konta ita-nia istória viajen resente ba ita-nia pesoál saúde.