Basic Information

Am I at risk for exposure to COVID-19?
The risk depends on where you are - and more specifically, whether there is a COVID-19 outbreak unfolding there. Governments and health authorities are taki...
Sat, 14 Mar, 2020 at 11:44 PM
Will I recover without treatment at home?
Most people (about 80%) recover from COVID-19 without needing special treatment. You should contact health care facilities if you are having symptoms of C...
Tue, 30 Jun, 2020 at 5:32 AM
Novel coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
Coronaviruses are circulating in animals and some of these coronaviruses have the capability of transmitting between animals and humans.  Virus is transmi...
Mon, 6 Jul, 2020 at 4:50 AM
How to take care of yourself if you have or exposed to COVID-19?
The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is caused by a virus. It causes a fever, a cough, and shortness of breath. It mainly spreads person-to-person through dro...
Mon, 21 Sep, 2020 at 4:35 AM
How to talk to your children about COVID-19
Talking to your children about the coronavirus depends on their age and developmental needs. Learn tips on how to talk to your child about coronavirus (also...
Tue, 30 Jun, 2020 at 5:39 AM
Am I at higher risk for a more severe form of illness from COVID-19?
The people who are at higher risk of severe illness include older adults, with risk increasing by age, and people are immunosuppressed or have serious chron...
Sat, 14 Mar, 2020 at 9:34 PM
How to self monitor for symptoms for COVID-19?
You should monitor yourself for 14 days because that's the longest time between exposure and the onset of symptoms. Do the FIVE- wash your hands often...
Tue, 11 Aug, 2020 at 9:04 AM
Are children more susceptible to COVID-19?
No, there is no evidence that children are more susceptible. In fact, most confirmed cases of COVID-19 reported from China have occurred in adults. Infectio...
Sun, 15 Mar, 2020 at 12:00 AM
Should patients skip checkup or treatment appointments at this time?
Speak with your healthcare team about upcoming appointments to determine whether they advise you to cancel or postpone them. For example, if you are health...
Tue, 30 Jun, 2020 at 5:42 AM
Will warm weather stop the COVID-19 outbreak?
At this time, it is unknown whether the spread of COVID-19 will decrease with warmer weather, however investigations are ongoing. References: 1.https:/...
Sat, 14 Mar, 2020 at 11:43 PM