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Cases of COVID-19 first emerged in late 2019.
The mysterious illness was first reported in Wuhan, China.

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The virus is spread mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. Spread is more likely when people are in close contact with one another.

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What are the symptoms and who would require quarantine?

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What are the symptoms and who would require quarantine?

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Most commonly reported symptoms include fever, dry cough, and tiredness.

In mild cases, people may just get a runny nose or sore throat.

In the most severe cases, people with the virus can develop difficulty breathing, and may ultimately experience organ failure.

The virus can also be asymptomatic. However, these people are still contagious and can spread the virus.

People who develop the illness after exposure are usually quarantined for 14 days from the last date of exposure.

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 How long can the virus survive in the air or on surfaces?

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 How long can the virus survive in the air or on surfaces?

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How long coronavirus can survive on surfaces depends on the material of the surface.

Some examples include:

Metal (doorknobs, jewelry): 5 days

Wood (furniture): 4 days

Plastics (milk containers, detergent bottles): 2-3 days

Cardboard (shipping boxes): 24 hours

Copper (pennies, cookware): 4 hours

Aluminum (soda cans, tinfoil): 2-8 hours

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The CDC recommends a COVID-19 test called a nasopharyngeal swab. The technician will put a special 6-inch cotton swab up both sides of your nose and move it around for about 15 seconds. They’ll send the swab to a lab to test the material from inside your nose.

Other COVID-19 tests include swabs of:

Your mouth and throat (oropharyngeal)

The middle of your nostrils (nasal mid-turbinate)

The front of your nostrils (anterior nares)

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Currently, no antiviral medication is recommended to treat COVID-19, and no cure is available for COVID-19. Antibiotics aren't effective against viral infections such as COVID-19. Ongoing research is studying various drugs that may be effective for treating the virus.

Treatment is directed at relieving symptoms and may include:

Pain relievers (ibuprofen or acetaminophen)

Cough syrup or medication

Rest

Fluid intake

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What are some ways to protect yourself from getting the virus?

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What are some ways to protect yourself from getting the virus?

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The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

Wash your hands often and avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth (with unwashed hands).

Avoid close contact with people who are at risk. Distance yourself and other people.

Cover coughs and sneezes.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily.

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Who is at high risk of developing complications from the virus?

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Who is at high risk of developing complications from the virus?

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Older adults and people of any age who have serious underlying medical conditions.

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When the news talks about “flattening the curve”…what does this mean?

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When the news talks about “flattening the curve”…what does this mean?

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The idea of flattening the curve is to stagger the number of new cases over a longer period, so that people have better access to care.

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https://www.newscientist.com/term/covid-19/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#:~:text=Quarantine%20is%20usually%20established%20for,during%20the%20incubation%20period.

https://www.webmd.com/lung/how-long-covid-19-lives-on-surfaces

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html

https://www.webmd.com/lung/coronavirus-testing#2

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/coronavirus/diagnosis-treatment/drc-20479976

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/need-extra-precautions/groups-at-higher-risk.html