WMOK Covid-19 Coverage
COVID-19 Info
(As of December 23, 2020)
What are Coronaviruses? A large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases. Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that has not been previously identified in humans. So keep in mind that information is constantly evolving.
COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on March 12, 2020. What is a pandemic? A global outbreak of a disease
Stats (from CDC website, updated frequently)
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-updates/cases-in-us.html
How does it spread?
- Person to person contact
- Respiratory droplets from infected individuals
- Contaminated surfaces
Some symptoms
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Sore throat
Preventative measures
- WASH YOUR HANDS
- Avoid close contact (social distancing)
- Stay home if you develop sickness
- Disinfect frequently
- Listen to the experts