What is Coronavirus?

Coronavirus is a new illness, like flu

• People with Coronavirus have a fever. This means they feel hot.
• People with Coronavirus have a cough.
• People with Coronavirus can have problems breathing.

You can catch Coronavirus

• by being close to people with the virus.
• by being in places where people who have the virus have been.

How to reduce the chance of getting Coronovirus?

Always wash your hands with soap and water

• When you get home
• Before you cook
• Before you eat
• After using the toilet
• Before leaving home
• When you get to work or college or school
• After any doing sports

Wash your hands before touching

• Your eyes

• Your nose

• Your mouth

Do not share things you put in your mouth

• Cups

• Bottles

• Drinking straws, knives and forks

If you are feeling ill

• When you cough cover your mouth with a tissue
• When you sneeze cover your mouth with a tissue
• Put the tissue in a bin
• Wash your hands with soap and water
• Do not share - Towels, Bedding, Dishes

If you think you have coronavirus, or you live with people who think they have coronavirus

• You must all stay at home
• Stay away from other people as much as possible
• Do this for 14 days
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If you think you have coronavirus, or you live with people who think they have coronavirus

• If you feel very ill,
• Or If you still feel ill after 7 days, Call 111

Coronavirus is not serious for everyone

People get better by:

• Having Rest
• Taking tablets for pain – if told
• Drinking plenty of water

Finding More Information

You can find daily updates

• phw.nhs.wales/Coronavirus

• https://www.gov.uk/guidance/ coronavirus-covid-19-information-forthe-public