COVID-19
NOVEL CORONAVIRUS
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NOVEL CORONAVIRUS COVID-19
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WHAT IS NOVEL
CORONAVIRUS COVID-19?
Novel Coronavirus COVID-19 is a new
strain of coronavirus that can cause
respiratory infections in humans. It was
first identified in December 2019 in China
and has spread rapidly around the world.
Most people who catch COVID-19 only feel
mild symptoms, but some can get
extremely ill.
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recommendations to stay home, avoid crowded places, and follow strict hand hygiene and other essentia
WASH YOUR HANDS
One of the most important ways to protect yourself
from COVID-19 infection is to wash your hands well and
often. This is the right way to do it:
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COVID-19 FACTS
HOW IS COVID-19
TRANSMITTED?
Some strains of human
coronavirus spread from one
sick person to another through:
1 Contaminated droplets
in coughs or sneezes
Contaminated
2 hands and surfaces
HOW CAN I AVOID GETTING INFECTED?
The virus enters your body via your eyes, nose and mouth, so it is
important to avoid touching your face with unwashed hands.
CAN I GET SICK FROM
A PERSON WHO IS
ASYMPTOMATIC?
The virus is transmitted mainly through the
respiratory droplets that someone with
COVID-19 secretes when coughing. The risk
of getting COVID-19 disease is diminished
when that person is asymptomatic, but many
people with the disease show only slight
symptoms. This is especially true in the early
stages of the disease. Therefore, COVID-19
can be transmitted by a person who suffers
from only a mild cough and does not feel ill.
COVID-19 FACTS
WHAT ARE THE
SYMPTOMS IF YOU GET
INFECTED WITH COVID-
19?
COVID-19 infects the lungs. The incubation period lasts for up to 14
days and it takes an average of 5 days for symptoms to appear.
A high temperature (38°C), tiredness and a dry cough are the
main symptoms, which can lead to breathing difficulties.
Fever
Cough
Difficulty
in breathing
COVID-19 FACTS
WHO IS AT RISK OF
DEVELOPING SEVERE ILLNESS
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 more serious
illness more often than others.
IS THERE ANY
VACCINE OR TREATMENT?
Several vaccines have been developed
and made available to protect against
COVID-19.
GENERAL ADVICE
PROTECT YOURSELF
FROM NOVEL
CORONAVIRUS COVID-
19
Keep physical
distance & avoid Wash hands with
close contact soap and water
with anyone for at least 20
showing signs of secs.
respiratory illness. Rub palms, fingers
and thumbs.
with surfaces.
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7 WAYS
TO PROTECT
Stay at home YOURSELF
and follow the
rules and advice
of the
authorities.
Cover coughs and
sneezes with a tissue,
dispose properly, or
cough into your elbow. If required, wear masks
correctly and gloves to
avoid direct contact
Alternatively,
use an
alcohol-based
hand sanitizer.
Boost your immunity
with healthy food,
physical activity,
plenty of water and
enough sleep.
GENERAL ADVICE
WEARING A MASK
All members of the community are now* encouraged to wear a mask
when in public to ensure their own safety and that of others.
These illustrations demonstrate the correct way to use a mask.
1 2 3
First, wash Place mask Pinch the nose
hands well to cover piece over
mouth, nose your nose
and chin
4 5 6
Fix mask using the
Make sure the Remove the mask
straps behind the
mask covers without touching
head or looping
the mouth, the outer surface
behind the ears
nose and chin and dispose in
the trash
Note: Mask is for one-time use
As per the guidelines issued on 5 April 2020
GENERAL ADVICE
CLEANING & DISINFECTING
AROUND YOUR HOME
Practice routine cleaning of
frequently touched surfaces
using proper disinfectants
High-touch, high-traffic areas include:
Floors | Door handles | Light switches | Window handles | Kitchen
counters, taps and cupboard doors | Fridge, oven and microwave doors |
Kettle, coffee machine and water cooler | Bathroom surfaces, taps, shower
doors and sanitary ware
DON’T FORGET
Phones Computer keyboardRemote controls Bank cards, wallets and handbags
and mouse
Children’s toys Hairbrushes Spectacles Interior of your car
and sunglasses and door handles
PREVENT THE SPREAD
WHY STAYING AT HOME
CAN STOP THE VIRUS
You can be infected with COVID-19 but show no symptoms. If you come in
contact with others there is a high possibility that you can pass the virus
on to 2 - 3 people who, in turn, can pass it on to others and so on. That's
how the transmission chain starts and continues.
We have to break the chain. By reducing the opportunity for the virus
to spread (by social and physical distancing), we reduce the number of
people who get infected.
As numbers decrease, the medical work load will be reduced on
doctors, nurses and health services. This can help the medical staff to
provide better care to sick people to ensure fast recovery.
This is called "Flattening the Curve".
SLOWING THE SPREAD OF THE INFECTION IS
NEARLY AS IMPORTANT AS STOPPING IT.
YOUR COMMITMENT CAN MAKE
A DIFFERENCE IN SAVING LIVES.
IT’S IN YOUR HANDS...
FLATTENING THE CURVE
Number of cases
Without
protective
measures
Number of sick people
reduces if most stay at home
With protective
measures
Time since first case
PREVENT THE SPREAD
EFFECTIVE SOCIAL
AND PHYSICAL DISTANCING
01
Stay at home
02
Work from
home
03
No handshakes or hugs
04
No social gatherings
05
Limit visits to
grocery store or
pharmacy
PREVENT THE SPREAD
STAYING HEALTHY
AND HAPPY AT
HOME
01
Boost your immune
system by following
healthy lifestyle
habits.
02
Keep children and domestic
helpers informed about the
preventive measures against
the novel Coronavirus Covid-19.
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PREVENT THE SPREAD
03
Remember to wash
your hands after
receiving home
deliveries and get
rid of packaging.
04
Provide liquid soap
and hand sanitizers
throughout the house.
05
Avoid social gatherings.
Rather chat via
smart apps.
PREVENT THE SPREAD
ENCOURAGE YOUR
CHILDREN TO STAY ACTIVE
01
Promote healthy behaviors for
children such as healthy cooking skills
PREVENT THE SPREAD
ENCOURAGE YOUR
CHILDREN TO STAY ACTIVE
02
Teach your children how to protect
themselves from the novel Coronavirus
Inside the home Outside the home
PREVENT THE SPREAD
ENCOURAGE YOUR
CHILDREN TO STAY ACTIVE
03
Encourage children to be
physically active and safe at home
MYTH BUSTERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
Is it safe to order food from restaurants?
s yet, there are no restrictions to eating meals delivered from restaura
tted through pets?
s dogs or cats can be infected with the virus. However, it is always a go
rus COVID-19 be transmitted through imported go
at the virus can survive on items or packages, so the probability of catc
MYTH BUSTERS
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
od?
Prevention along with health authorities implement standard steriliza
Q Can I get COVID-19 from the feces
of someone with the disease?
A The risk of this appears to be low. Initial
investigations suggest the virus may be
present in feces, but transmission like this is
not a main feature of the outbreak.
However, there is some risk, which is
another reason to wash hands thoroughly
after using the bathroom.
VOLUNTEERING
The UAE needs to work together to overcome the
threat of this virus and return our lives to normal as
soon as possible! Our dedicated medical teams
are working at the frontlines to help the sick. We
can all help by staying at home as much as possible.
Do you want to do something more to help?
Contact MOHAP to volunteer your time and expertise
Medical volunteering opportunities
General volunteering opportunities
CORONAVIRUS
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Ministry of Health & Prevention
800 1717
Medical Operations Command Centre
800 342
Dubai Health Authority
