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The right way to avoid spreading infection is by covering your mouth with your arms and not by using your hands.

Yes, the virus has been detected in people showcasing no typical symptoms.

It spreads through infectious respiratory droplets which are released when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

COVID-19 stands for Coronavirus Disease 2019, associated with the virus Novel Coronavirus.

If you have travelled back to India from an affected area in the last 14 days, you must self-quarantine for the next 14 days and look out for the listed symptoms. If you showcase any of them, you must get yourself tested at one of the testing centers in your region.

The risk from Coronavirus is higher in people above 65 years of age and those who are suffering from pre-existing medical conditions. For instance, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, abnormally high blood pressure, cancer, etc.

This virus is highly infectious but has low mortality. Coronavirus has a mortality rate of about 3.6%.

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Self-quarantine means staying put in one location (eg. your home) avoiding exposure to other people, to keep a check on your health status. This needs to be done when you have not caught the infection.

If someone tests positive for Coronavirus, they shall be kept in isolation and treated accordingly.

The most commonly seen surgical mask in hospitals and clinics can be used. This mask will keep the virus from spreading and keep you from touching your mouth or nose with unsanitized hands.

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Yes, If you do catch the virus, there is a good chance you will recover from it. Majority people have recovered from the infection. This can be done by adopting normal treatment & care for a viral fever.

If you have come in close physical contact with someone who has travelled back to India from an affected area in the last 14 days, you must self quarantine for the next 14 days and look out for the listed symptoms. If you showcase any of them, you must get yourself tested at one of the testing centres in your region.

Social distancing involves avoiding group gatherings and events, crowded stores, malls, theatres, gym, mass transport systems, non-essential workers in the house, and taking precaution when visiting grocery stores & pharmacies, travelling, eating out, etc.

Yes, Coronavirus appears to spread fastest at 8-degree celsius. Though, it is important to know that it can transmit in both hot as well as cold weather.

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