All About Coronavirus
Coronaviruses (CoV) are a large family of viruses that cause illness ranging from the common cold to more severe diseases such as Middle East Respiratory Syndrome (MERS-CoV) and Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS-CoV).
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is a new strain that was discovered in 2019 and has not been previously identified in humans.
All About Coronavirus
Symptoms
How it Spreads?
Prevention and Treatment
How to Protect Yourself
HOW TO PROTECT YOURSELF?
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the best way to prevent infection is to avoid being exposed to the virus. Everyday preventive actions such as:
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
- If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
Protect Yourself
COVID-19 is an infectious disease caused by a new coronavirus introduced to humans for the first time.
COVID-19 Useful Resources
Latest News
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Direct Flights to the U.S. Now Available from Egypt Air ---US Embassy in Cairo, March 28
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Flights Available Departing Egypt Via London 3/29- and Paris 3/31 -----US Embassy in Cairo, March 28
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Shift to Remote Learning: The Human Element---- Inside Higher Ed, March 28
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Race to Find COVID-19 Treatments Accelerates----Science Magazine, March 27
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World Health Organization Launching Whatspp Alerts in Arabic, Spanish and French---World Health Organizations, March 27
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Egypt announces two-week curfew, suspends transport to combat Coronavirus ----Ahram Online, March 24
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Good news for the rest of the world: Two studies showed that China’s extreme social distancing measures have worked against Coronavirus----Forbes, March 26
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How to Recover the Joy of Teaching After an Online Pivot----Chronicles of Higher Ed, March 26
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New York City hospitals will start treating COVID-19 patients with the blood of survivors as a possible antidote to the disease ----Nature, March 26
Useful Resources
- World Health Organization
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Egypt Cares
- Ready.gov
- US Embassy in Egypt Alerts
- Global Research on Coronavirus
- Egyptian Cabinet Information Website (in Arabic)
- Egyptian Cabinet Facebook Page
- Coronavirus Tracker
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