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ABOUT CORONAVIRUS
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Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses. They can cause illnesses ranging from a mild cold to a severe pneumonia.
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Novel coronaviruses are new strains of the virus that have not been previously identified in humans. COVID-19 is a novel virus that has not been previously identified.
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The disease caused by this strain of coronavirus (COVID-19) does not appear to be as severe as other coronaviruses, such as SARS. Many patients have reported only mild symptoms.
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There is person-to-person spread.
WHAT ARE THE SYMPTOMS
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Symptoms of COVID-19 are similar to a cold or flu.
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Symptoms may take up to 14 days to appear after exposure to COVID-19.
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Symptoms have included:
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fever
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cough
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difficulty breathing
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pneumonia in both lungs
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It is important to call Alberta Health Link at 811 ; or your family doctor if you have been exposed to COVID-19 and are symptomatic.
HOW DOES COVID-19 SPREAD
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Human coronaviruses cause infections of the nose, throat and lungs.
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They are most commonly spread from an infected person through:
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respiratory droplets that are spread when you cough or sneeze
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close personal contact, such as touching or shaking hands
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touching something with the virus on it, then touching your mouth, nose or eyes before washing your hands
STAY HEALTHY & PREVENT THE SPREAD BY
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washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
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avoiding touching your eyes, nose or mouth with unwashed hands
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avoiding close contact with people who are sick
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coughing or sneezing into your sleeve and not your hands
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staying home if you are sick to avoid spreading illness to others
WHERE TO FIND UP TO DATE INFORMATION
For the latest and most up-to-date information for Albertans visit: www.alberta.ca/covid19
Other credible resources for information include:
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Public Health Agency of Canada’s web page on COVID-19 at:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html.
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Alberta Health Services:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/topics/Page16944.aspx
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Alberta Health Services Novel Coronavirus FAQs for the Public:
https://www.albertahealthservices.ca/assets/info/ppih/if-ppih-ncov-2019-public-faq.pdf
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Alberta Health Coronavirus information sheet:
https://www.alberta.ca/coronavirus-info-for-albertans.aspx
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Public Health Agency of Canada Coronovirus Outbreak Information:
https://www.canada.ca/en/public-health/services/diseases/2019-novel-coronavirus-infection.html?utm_campaign=not-applicable&utm_medium=vanity-url&utm_source=canada-ca_coronavirus
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Alberta Health Respiratory Viruses in the Workplace:
https://ohs-pubstore.labour.alberta.ca/bh022
Nêhiyawêwin
COVID-19
Alberta Health Services has developed a serious of Resources in Cree to be shared with families and communities across Alberta. See all Resources here.
Physical Distancing
Osam Sokipayik âhkosiwin COVID-19 âhkosiwin
Typical Symptoms of COVID-19 Infection
Tanisisi awîyak kanakateyimiht ōma ka âhkosihk COVID-19 wîkihk
How to care for a COVID-19 patient at home
