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                     Flattening the Curve
COVID-19  
IN TODAY'S 
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WHAT IS COVID-
19? WHO IS AT 
 RISK?
COVID-19 is a  new illness caused by a  virus 
called  coronavirus.
It can affect your lungs and airways.
It is spread through droplets from the nose and mou th -  
 example by talking loud, singing, shouting, coughing or  
sneezing. Droplets containing the virus can also fall onto 
 surfaces. If you touch that surface and then touch your 
 eyes, nose or mouth, you could also become infected.
Coronavirus (COVID-19) can affect anybody.
For some people however, the risk is much higher. 
 There are 2 levels of higher risk:
COVID-19 Symptoms
If you have any common symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19), self-  i
solateandphoneyourGPstraightaway(oroutofhoursGP  service- 
evenings/weekends) to get referred for a  coronavirus test  Common 
symptoms of coronavirus include:
•Fever (h igh temperature - 38 degrees Celsius or above)
•Cough -  any type of cough, not just dry
•Shortness of breath or breathing difficulties
•Loss or change to your sense of smell or taste
What should I do if I have been 
 in close contact/live with  
someone with COVID-19?