COVID-19
The CoRe Programme encourages all young people to adhere to all safety protocols to stay safe during and after the COVID-19 pandemic.
What is COVID-19?
Coronaviruses are a large group of viruses that are common among animals.
In rare cases, they are what scientists call zoonotic, meaning they can be transmitted from animals to humans, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
It is a dangerous disease with incubation period between 4-6 days. It is fatal especially for those with weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young. It could also result in Pneumonia and bronchitis. (Source: https://ghanahealthservice.org/covid19/about.php Ghana Health Service)
Symptoms of COVID-19
Cough
Shortness of Breath
Fever
Chills
Runny nose or new nasal congestion
Muscle pain
Headache
Sore throat
Gastrointestinal symptoms
Like nausea, vomiting, diarrhoea
New loss of taste or smell
PREVENTION TIPS
HANDWASHING
Wash your hands regularly with soap under running water for 20 seconds.
Use alcohol-based hand sanitiser that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Wash/sanitise your hands frequently, including when entering common areas, and while using shared workspaces.
PREVENTION TIPS
WEAR A MASK
Always wear a mask when you are out as it serves as an effective tool to protect against the spread of the virus, especially by asymptomatic individuals.
Cough and sneeze on your elbow when not wearing a mask.
Please wash or sanitise your hands prior to handling your mask.
Wash your cloth mask after each daily use.
PREVENTION TIPS
PRACTICE PHYSICAL/SOCIAL DISTANCING
Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Do not gather in groups.
Stay out of crowded spaces and avoid mass gatherings
PREVENTION TIPS
CLEAN YOUR WORKSTATION
Clean commonly used surfaces in personal and shared spaces: keypads, coffee makers, printers, anything with a handle, phones, etc.
Clean commonly used devices in personal and shared spaces.
STATISTICS
COVID-19
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