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COVID-19 IN VIETNAM
WHAT IS THE CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) VIRUS?
It is a virus related to other coronaviruses that cause the common cold, but can cause much more serious health effects. It is a new virus, specifically called “SARS CoV-2” and causes Covid-19 illness. It is highly contagious, spreading from person to person. In just a few months, it has infected millions of people worldwide. WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID -19 INFECTION?
COVID-19 typically causes mild respiratory
illness, but can cause severe disease, including pneumonia-like illness. Typical symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Other symptoms are chills, muscle aches, sore throat, loss of sense of taste or smell, nausea or vomiting and diarrhea. Symptoms begin 2-14 days after exposure. Some people have no symptoms. HOW IS COVID-19 SPREAD?
It is spread from person to person mainly
through respiratory droplets and aerosols from someone who is infected.
It can spread to others from coughing,
sneezing, singing and even talking.
It also can spread from contact with
contaminated surfaces or objects.
Infected people without symptoms can spread the virus.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU FEEL SICK If you believe you may have the coronavirus, stay home and call your healthcare provider.
If you have been infected, you likely had no
symptoms for several days, and you may have passed the infection onto co-workers.
Inform your employer, so they can
determine who you may have been in contact with at work. HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF AND OTHERS Keep physical distance of at least 2 meters.
Practice frequent hand washing for 20 seconds
and/or use hand sanitizer if soap and water are not available.
Frequently sanitize work surfaces and tools.
Cover coughs and sneezes and wear a facemask.
Avoid touching the eyes, nose, or mouth with
unwashed hands or gloves.
Stay home if you are sick and avoid co-workers who