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INFORMATION: How to protect yourself from Coronavirus

Afnews Editor

Jan 23, 2020

There are currently no vaccines available to protect you against human coronavirus infection.
You may be able to reduce your risk of infection by doing the following :

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1. wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
2. avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands
3. avoid close contact with people who are sick

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How to protect others

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If you have cold-like symptoms, you can help protect others by doing the following

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1. stay home while you are sick
2. avoid close contact with others
3. cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands
4. clean and disinfect objects and surfaces

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Treatment
There are no specific treatments for illnesses caused by human coronaviruses. Most people with common human coronavirus illness will recover on their own. However, you can do some things to relieve your symptoms

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1. take pain and fever medications (Caution: do not give Aspirin to children)
2. use a room humidifier or take a hot shower to help ease a sore throat and cough
If you are mildly sick, you should

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3. drink plenty of liquids
4. stay home and rest

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If you are concerned about your symptoms, you should see your healthcare provider.

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