WHAT DO WE KNOW ABOUT COVID-19?
COVID-19 is the first pandemic caused by a coronavirus. The virus has been rapidly spreading throughout different parts of the world. Currently, the Coronavirus is believed to be transmitted through liquid droplets from a person's cough or sneeze. A person is infected once the droplet enters into their eyes, nose, or mouth. The droplets are capable of spreading 1-2 meters away before dropping to the ground.  

 

PREVENTION

Why? To stop the spread of COVID-19! This can protect you, your loved ones, and others. 

How?

 

 

 

 

 

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Most importantly, stay updated with the current events. There are daily updates issued by public health experts on the federal and provincial levels. 

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For more information:

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/assets/gov/careers/about-the-bc-public-service/bc_public_service_covid19_response_overview.pdf

http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/prevention-risks

 

SYMPTOMS

• Fever

• Chills

• Cough

• Shortness of breath

• Sore throat and painful swallowing

• Stuffy or runny nose

• Loss of sense of smell

• Headache

• Muscle aches

• Fatigue

• Loss of appetite

If you are showing symptoms, self isolate for a minimum of 10 days and keep monitoring your symptoms. If you or someone in your care experiences chest pains, difficulty breathing, or severe bleeding, it could be a life-threatening emergency. Call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number immediately.

For more information, if you are sick:

http://www.bccdc.ca/health-info/diseases-conditions/covid-19/about-covid-19/if-you-are-sick

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NEED HELP?
Look into the site for more information whether you are afraid that you may have been infected by the virus or you have been affected in other aspects (financially, mentally, etc.). 

https://www2.gov.bc.ca/gov/content/safety/emergency-preparedness-response-recovery/covid-19-provincial-support