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covid-19

COVİD-19 is the disease caused by the new coronavirus that emerged in China in December 2019. COVİD-19
symptoms include cough, fever,shortness of breath,muscle aches, sore throath,unexplained loss of taste or

smell and some cases have caused death.

Coronaviruses , are transmitted from animal to human first. But what makes the virus dangerous is that the
virus had a mutation and is spreading fast. Every day, we receive thousands of new cases reported from

different countries of the world.

Why should we protect ourselves from corona?

We must be protected not to be sick and to not spread it to other people If we become sick. There are some
things we have to do to protect ourselves.Let me tell you the main things you need to do.

HOW CAN WE PROTECT OURSELVES FROM CORONA …

1.Clean your hands often

 wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have
been in a public place , or after blowing your nose , coughing ,or sneezing.

2.Avoid close contact

 avoid close contact with people who are sick and try to keep your distance in
crowded places.

3.Clean and disinfect

 clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables , doorknobs
light switches , countertops , handles , desks ,keyboards , toilets , faucets and sinks.

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