Coronavirus (COVID-19), How coronavirus is spread, Treatment for coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19), 

How coronavirus is spread, Treatment for coronavirus

COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.

Stay at home if you have coronavirus symptoms

Stay at home for 7 days if you have either:

a high temperature

a new, continuous cough

Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital.

You do not need to contact 111 to tell them you're staying at home.

How coronavirus is spread

Because it's a new illness, we do not know exactly how coronavirus spreads from person to person.

Similar viruses are spread in cough droplets.

It's very unlikely it can be spread through things like packages or food.

How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus

Do

·         wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds

·         lways wash your hands when you get home or into work

·         se hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available

·         over your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze

·         But used tissues in the bin immediately and wash your hands afterwards

·       Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell

Don't

·         do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean

Treatment for coronavirus

There is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.

Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses.

Treatment aims to relieve the symptoms while your body fights the illness.

You'll need to stay in isolation, away from other people, until you have recovered.