How to prevent coronavirus

There has been a lot of anxiety and fear in Nigeria today, Friday, February 28, over the news of an Italian who tested positive to coronavirus. The Italian who came into Lagos State.

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More so, the Lagos State deputy governor, Obafemi Hamzat announced that coronavirus  treatment Centre in Yaba area of Lagos can only take in 100 people.

What is coronavirus
Coronavirus are a types of viruses and there are many different kinds with some causing disease.

COVID-19 is a novel illness. COVI for coronavirus while D is for disease and 19 means the year it was identified.


Symptoms

• Cough
• Cold
• Fever
• Difficulty in breathing
• Can also cause pneumonia
•  Organ failure

Preventive measures

Recovery of the person depends on the person's immune system. Nevertheless, prevention is the best.

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•    The best preventive measure is to wash your hands, wet your hands with clean running water. Apply soap, lather your hands including back, between fingers and under your nails. Scrub for at least 20seconds . You can also use alcohol based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Avoid close contact with people who are slick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
• Stay home when you are sick.