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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 to 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).
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Protect yourself: advice for the public
All information on the COVID-19 outbreak
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12 April 2021
Reducing public health risks associated with the sale of live wild animals of mammalian species in traditional...
2 February 2021
COVID-19: Occupational health and safety for health workers
11 December 2020
Checklist to support schools re-opening and preparation for COVID-19 resurgences or similar public health...
4 November 2020
Considerations for implementing and adjusting public health and social measures in the context of COVID-19