Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus.

Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness.

The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.

The COVID-19 virus spreads primarily through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose when an infected person coughs or sneezes, so it’s important that you also practice respiratory etiquette (for example, by coughing into a flexed elbow).

At this time, there are no specific vaccines or treatments for COVID-19. Ho

To prevent infection and to slow transmission of COVID-19, do the following:

Wash your hands regularly with soap and water, or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
Avoid touching your face.
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
Stay home if you feel unwell.
Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.

The COVID-19 virus affects different people in different ways. COVID-19 is a respiratory disease and most infected people will develop mild to moderate symptoms and recover without requiring special treatment. People who have underlying medical conditions and those over 60 years old have a higher risk of developing severe disease and death.

Common symptoms include:

fever
tiredness
dry cough.
Other symptoms include:

shortness of breath
aches and pains
sore throat
and very few people will report diarrhoea, nausea or a runny nose.
People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should self-isolate and contact their medical provider or a COVID-19 information line for advice on testing and referral.

People with fever, cough or difficulty breathing should call their doctor and seek medical attention.

Treatment

There is no specific medicine to prevent or treat coronavirus disease (COVID-19). People may need supportive care to help them breathe.
Self-Care
If you have mild symptoms, stay at home until you’ve recovered. You can relieve your symptoms if you:
• rest and sleep
• keep warm
• drink plenty of liquids
• use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough
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Medical Treatments
If you develop a fever, cough, and have difficulty breathing, promptly seek medical care. Call in advance and tell your health provider of any recent travel or recent contact with travelers.

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If you're looking for official news about the Novel Coronavirus and COVID-19, here are some examples of verified Telegram channels from health ministries around the world.

🇩🇪 Germany
🇭🇰 Hong Kong
🇮🇳 India
🇮🇹 Italy
🇮🇱 Israel
🇰🇿 Kazakhstan
🇲🇾 Malaysia
🇷🇺 Russia
🇸🇦 Saudi Arabia
🇸🇬 Singapore
🇪🇸 Spain
🇺🇦 Ukraine
🇺🇿 Uzbekistan

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Read more about verified channels and how to add your country to this list:
https://telegram.org/blog/coronavirus

News18: Coronavirus Pandemic LIVE Updates: Trump Halts WHO Funding for 'Covering Up' Virus Spread; US Hits Record 2,228 Deaths in 24 Hours.
https://www.news18.com/news/india/coronavirus-pandemic-live-updates-trump-halts-who-funding-for-covering-up-virus-spread-us-hits-record-2228-deaths-in-24-hours-2577901.html

Deccan Chronicle: China didn't warn of pandemic for six crucial days, reveal secret documents.
https://www.deccanchronicle.com/world/asia/150420/china-didnt-warn-of-pandemic-for-six-crucial-days-reveals-secret-doc.html

Economic Times: Extension of non-immigrant visa holders in US on case-by-case basis: USCIS.
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/nri/visa-and-immigration/extension-of-non-immigrant-visa-holders-in-us-on-case-by-case-basis-uscis/articleshow/75154238.cms

Times Now: Did US fund experiments on bats and wild animals at China’s Wuhan lab?.
https://www.timesnownews.com/international/article/did-us-fund-experiments-on-bats-and-wild-animals-at-china-s-wuhan-lab/578358?utm_source=googlenewstand&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=latest-news

News18: 117 Million Children Face Measles Risk From Covid-19 Response: UN.
https://www.news18.com/news/india/117-million-children-face-measles-risk-from-covid-19-response-un-2577599.html