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 SYMPTOMS OF CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)  

      

BREATHING DIFFICULTIES 

 

 HEADACHE   COUGH   MUSCLE PAIN    FEVER & TIREDNESS 

SOURCE: WHO in BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/explainers-51632801 

 

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WHAT TO DO IF YOU HAVE THESE SYMPTOMS?  NHS 111 has an online coronavirus service that can advise you what to do.  Call 111 if: ➢ you think you have coronavirus ➢ you have been to a high risk area in the last 14 days ➢ you’ve had close contact with someone with coronavirus

 You can ask for an interpreter in your language. 

   WHAT IS “SELF-ISOLATION”?  If you need to self-isolate:  You must stay at home; you must not go to school, work or any public places. You must not use public transport. You must not go to the doctor. You must ask someone else to leave food for you outside your room. You must do this for 14 days. 

   

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HOW TO STOP THE SPREAD OF CORONAVIRUS  

 

 Wash hands often with soap and water, or use a sanitiser gel.  You should wash your hands for at least 20 seconds.   

 Catch coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues. 

 

 Throw away used tissues, then wash hands.   

 

 If you don’t have a tissue, use your sleeve. 

 

 Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. 

 

 Avoid close contact with people who are unwell. 

SOURCE NHS in BBC https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-51048366 

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