COVID-19 – Know The Facts And Stay Safe.

Coronavirus is a word we all know too well – and the government has been asking everyone to help prevent its spread – including asking websites like ZAlebs to post this information for everyone to have access which, of course, we are happy to do.

The disease is thought to happen mainly via respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes, similar to how influenza and other respiratory pathogens spread.

Symptoms reported for patients with COVID-19 have included mild to severe respiratory illness with cough, sore throat, shortness of breath or fever.

The complete clinical picture with regard to COVID-19 is still not fully clear. Reported illnesses have ranged from infected people with little to no symptoms to people being severely ill and dying.

The following can provide protection against infection from Coronaviruses and many other viruses that are more common in South Africa:

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

Stay at home when you are sick and try and keep a distance from others at home.

Cover your cough or sneeze with a flexed elbow or a tissue, then throw the tissue in the bin.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.

TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSE TO COVID-19 PLEASE VISIT SACORONAVIRUS.CO.ZA