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How is the novel coronavirus, or COVID-19, spread?
• Droplets spread when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
• Close personal contact such as touching or shaking hands.
• Touching an object with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes before washing your hands.
How can you prevent it?
• Wash your hands regularly with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• If a sink is not available, use alcohol-based hand-rubs to clean your hands as long as they are not visibly soiled. If they are visibly soiled, use a wipe and then a rub.
• Don’t touch your eyes, nose or mouth.
• If you sneeze or cough, cover your mouth and nose with a disposable tissue or the crease of your elbow.
• Regularly clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
• Do not share food, drinks, utensils, etc.
What are common symptoms of COVID-19?
• Fever, cough, difficulty breathing.
• The available information suggests the incubation period is up to 14 days — the time from when a person is first exposed until symptoms appear.
What should I do if I start experiencing symptoms?
• Isolate yourself from others immediately.
• Call a health care professional, a local public health authority or the 811 health-information phone line.
• Describe your symptoms and travel history. You will receive advice on what to do.
• If you plan to visit a health-care provider, call ahead so that they can arrange to have you assessed safely.
• Wear a mask to protect others.
• Travellers returning from affected areas listed should monitor themselves by taking their temperature in the morning and at nighttime, using a digital thermometer by mouth (oral). Do not take acetaminophen (e.g. Tylenol) or ibuprofen (e.g. Advil) during the 14-day self-isolation period unless your health-care provider advises otherwise.
If you have concerns or questions about your health, contact HealthLinkBC at 811 or speak with your health care provider.
For more information:
Go to healthlinkbc.ca/health-feature/coronavirus-covid-19
Source: HealthLinkBC