By now, you’ve probably heard about a new, or novel, the strain of coronavirus, originally known as novel coronavirus and now called COVID-19.
Novel coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected people from many countries around the world. There are lots of people talking about it: health organisations like us, governments, the media, people on social media, your family and friends.
When so many people are talking, it can be tricky to figure out what you need to pay attention to, and sometimes it is hard to understand the information you’re being told. We’ve gathered all the facts you should know about novel coronavirus (COVID-19). As this is a new virus and we are learning things about it all the time, we will make sure we keep this information up-to-date.
The most important thing we want Queenslanders to know is that they should be aware of and informed about novel coronavirus (COVID-19), but not alarmed. We are prepared to tackle novel coronavirus (COVID-19). This information will help you to be prepared, too.
How can I stop myself from getting it?
Washing your hands often and properly means that you can prevent viruses from entering your body. That means washing your hands when you’ve been out and about and before you eat (and after you go to the toilet!).
Did you know there are steps to washing your hands properly? Follow the below steps to make sure you’re washing your hands successfully.
Try to stay at least 1.5 metres away from people who are coughing or sneezing. Even if they don’t have novel coronavirus (COVID-19), they might have germs you don’t want anyway!