How can Coronavirus be
treated?
Although research is ongoing
into finding a vaccine, there is
currently no treatment for
Coronavirus.
If you have the virus, your
body will need to fight it and
during this time any
treatment should relieve the
symptoms.
Finally, you must stay in
isolation away from other
people until you are fully
recovered.
Myth busting
• Coronavirus can spread in all
climates. Hot and cold weather do
not kill Coronavirus.
• There is no evidence to suggest pets
can spread Coronavirus, but you
should wash your hands after
contact with animals as a
precaution.
• Although rumours have spread that
garlic is effective at protecting you
from Coronavirus, there is no
scientific evidence to suggest that
this is true.
• It is true that people with preexisting medical conditions such as
asthma, diabetes and heart disease
may be more vulnerable to
becoming severely ill with the virus.
For further information, guidance and
advice please visit:
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/corona
virus-covid-19/
What is it?
How is it spread?
What do I do if I think I have it?
COVID-19 is a new illness that can
attack your lungs and airways. The virus
is called coronavirus.
Coronavirus is new and research is
ongoing into how it spreads. In
comparison, other viruses can be
spread in cough droplets.
• You should stay at home and
avoid contact with others.
• Avoid GP surgeries, pharmacies
and hospitals.
• Contact the NHS 111 online
coronavirus service for further
advice.
Additionally, the virus has now been
confirmed as pandemic and so it is
important to be aware of what it is,
how to prevent is spreading and what
to do if you think you have it.
At the moment scientists think it is
unlikely that it is spread through food
or in packages.
What can I do to avoid spreading
Coronavirus?
What are the symptoms?
There are a number of symptoms
associated with coronavirus.
You should look out for:
• A cough
• A high temperature
• Shortness of breath
However, if you have these symptoms it
doesn't mean you have Coronavirus.
Contact the NHS helpline on 111 for
further information.
• You should wash your hands often using
soap. Try to do this for at least 20
seconds.
• When you return home from work or
school, wash your hands.
• You could use hand sanitizer gel if soap
and water are not possible.
• Cover your nose and mouth with tissue
or sleeve to cough and sneeze. Do not
use your hands.
• Put tissues straight in the bin after using
them and wash your hands.
• Avoid contact with anyone who is
unwell.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and
mouth if you have not washed your
hands.
What if I have travelled to another
part of the world recently?
Visit the NHS website at
https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/corona
virus-covid-19/advice-for-travellers/.
This provides a list of countries with a
higher risk of Coronavirus. The website
will provide you with further details of
what to do next.
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