COVID-19 is a new illness that can affect your lungs and airways. It's caused by a virus called coronavirus.
What's the risk of coronavirus for travellers?
There are some countries and areas where there's a higher chance of coming into contact with someone with coronavirus.
Symptoms of coronavirus
The symptoms of coronavirus are:
* a cougha high temperatureshortness of breath
* But these symptoms do not necessarily mean you have the illness.
* The symptoms are similar to other illnesses that are much more common, such as cold and flu.
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.
Do I need to avoid public places?
Most people can continue to go to work, school and other public places.
You only need to stay away from public places (self-isolate) if advised to by coronavirus service or a medical professional.
How to avoid catching or spreading coronavirus
Do
** wash your hands with soap and water often – do this for at least 20 seconds
** always wash your hands when you get home or into work
** use hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
** cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve (not your hands) when you cough or sneeze
** put used tissues in the bin straight away 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
Information:
Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Call your Govt. Hotline Number if you need to speak to someone.
How to self-isolate if you're asked to
If there's a chance you could have coronavirus, you may be asked to stay away from other people (self-isolate).
This means you should:
stay at homenot go to work, school or public placesnot use public transport or taxisask friends, family members or delivery services to do errands for youtry to avoid visitors to your home – it's OK for friends, family or delivery drivers to drop off food
You may need to do this for up to 14 days to help reduce the possible spread of infection.
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've recovered.
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