What is COVID-19?
What is Covid-19?
An infectious disease, Covid-19 is a type of coronavirus that primarily presents as a mild to moderate respiratory illness
When did it start?
The first human cases of COVID-19 were identified in Wuhan City, China in December 2019
1 in every 5 people who catch it need hospital care.
Who is affected by Covid-19?
While we are still learning about how COVID-2019 affects people, older persons and persons with pre-existing medical conditions (such as high blood pressure, heart disease, lung disease, cancer or diabetes) appear to develop serious illness more often than others.
When will the Pandemic end?
It is unknown when the pandemic will end. Throughout the globe, every country is doing what suits their communities best to minimize the virus spreading. The more effective these methods are, the quicker the virus will start to lessen, and the measures put in place can be lifted.
Stopping the spread
Covid-19 is contagious and it is estimated that one person can easily pass the virus on to two or three other people. These two and three people can pass the virus onto another two or three people and ultimately this means that just one person can quickly pass the virus onto hundreds of people.
The best way to stop the spread is to follow physical distancing and hygiene practices. In Australia physical distancing means keeping 1.5 meters away from others, avoid physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses, use tap and go instead of cash, travel at quiet times and avoid crowds and public gatherings.
